The Czech Republic sent to Ukraine an upgraded T-72 Avenger tank, bought for $1 million especially for the AFU

Recently we wrote that Czech people collected $1.3 million for an upgraded T-72 tank for Ukraine. The fighting vehicle has already gone to its new owner.

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The tank was named Tomáš in honor of the first president of Czechoslovakia. It cost 25 million zlotys ($1 million). Another 8 million zlotys ($300,000) were spent on the purchase of ammunition for the combat vehicle, so it will not arrive in Ukraine empty-handed.

The Czech upgrade of the T-72 features improved armor and enhanced combat capabilities. The Konatkt-1 dynamic protection enhances the combat vehicle's protection against APCs and RPGs. In addition, the Avenger has received a night vision system from Opticstrade, more advanced communication devices and a GPS navigation receiver.

The T-72 Avenger is equipped with a 12 cylinder B-84 engine rated at 840 hp. It significantly increases maneuverability of the fighting vehicle.

Source: iDNES