What helped the Russian T-72 shoot down the American super tank from the `first shot`?

(Dan Tri) – Upgraded features on the Russian T-72B3 tank have helped this weapon defeat the American M1Abrams super tank in the Ukrainian battlefield.

The image is said to be the first Ukrainian Abram tank destroyed by Russian forces on the battlefield (Photo: X).

On March 6, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that an M1Abrams tank supplied by the US to Ukraine was shot down by the crew of a Russian T-72B3 tank with the first shot.

Russian military expert Alexander Bartosh said that a number of key factors, including the skills and reconnaissance activities of the crew, contributed to helping the T-72B3 defeat the American super tank in the first match, according to Sputnik.

According to Mr. Bartosh, another aspect is that Russian military technical experts have long studied the weaknesses of Abrams tanks and calculated how and where the T-72B3 will fire.

`It is necessary to strike the area between the turret and the body of the Abrams vehicle, which can cause serious and irreparable damage to the tank, after which it will not be able to run on the battlefield or perform combat missions.`

Russian experts also pointed out that the features of the T-72B3, equipped with `powerful artillery and special equipment, help destroy Abrams right from the first shot`.

Mr. Bartosh emphasized that the T-72B3’s ability to destroy `miraculous Abrams` with just one shot shows the professionalism of the Russian military and `the inability of the US and Western countries to cause harm.`

Russian UAVs launched a sortie, destroying more Abrams tanks near Avdiivka

When asked whether the destruction of the third Abrams would affect Western efforts to send more similar armed vehicles to Ukraine, Mr. Bartosh said that the resolve of Western countries `has been shaken.`

First, Mr. Bartosh said that Russia’s destruction of Abrams and Leopard tanks is `a serious blow to the competitiveness of Western companies.`

Second, the West found that its military equipment used on the battlefield in Ukraine was not what it expected and vulnerable.

Russian experts say that the Russian military industry shows superiority – when it comes to both tanks and aircraft – compared to Ukraine’s Western-supplied equipment.

It is worth noting that the first two Abrams tanks were destroyed by Russian forces with the help of suicide drones, which were widely used in the conflict in Ukraine.

Russian main tank T-72B3 (Photo: Tass).

The T-72B weighs 44.5 tons, is 6.95m long, 2.2m high and has a crew of 3 people.

The T-72B3 version is said to possess nearly the same power as the T-90 super tank when equipped with Relikt explosive reactive armor, an advanced fire control system and a turbocharged diesel engine.

Meanwhile, in October 2023, the US confirmed that it had provided a shipment of 31 Abrams tanks to the Ukrainian army with the purpose of strengthening the country’s ground forces.

However, up to now, this type of armored vehicle is showing that its capabilities are not as expected in the Ukrainian battlefield due to its vulnerable nature and weaknesses that have been exploited by opponents.

American M1 Abrams tank (Photo: Sputnik).

The Abrams is considered one of the best tanks in the world today.

The continued development of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in conflict has and

This expert believes that, as UAVs become more advanced, the Abrams’ traditional armor may not be enough to withstand precision attacks, increasing the risk of super tanks being destroyed.