T-72B3 vs T-90M: how to tell them apart

Two main battle tanks that are easy to mix up at a glance. Here is what tells them apart.

T-72B3

Main battle tank, Russia. In service since 2012

What gives it away

Six large road wheels, low rounded cast turret covered in reactive armour, low hull.

Used by

Russia

T-90M

Main battle tank, Russia. In service since 2020

What gives it away

Six road wheels like the T-72, but a welded angular turret with a large rear bustle.

Used by

Russia

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