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T-72 vs T-90 tracks? How different are they?
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Posted: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 - 12:26 AM UTC
Is there a visible difference between T-90 and T-72 tracks?
Width? "Length" of each trackpad? Miniarm have announced a T-90 track with rubber pads which I could use for a T-72 based project provided that the visible difference in 1:35 scale isn't too big (PT-91 Twardy ....)
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Posted: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 - 12:42 AM UTC

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Is there a visible difference between T-90 and T-72 tracks?
Width? "Length" of each trackpad? Miniarm have announced a T-90 track with rubber pads which I could use for a T-72 based project provided that the visible difference in 1:35 scale isn't too big (PT-91 Twardy ....)
/ Robin

Yes there is a visible difference because they are completly different tracks. While the early T-90 (cast turret) still use T-72 RMSH type tracks, latest T-90 tanks (T-90A ect.) have different tracks, very similar to T-80 ones. If I remember correctly, PT-91 is using the 570P tracks manufactured by Diehl, so buying a Leopard 2 track set would be the best choice.
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Posted: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 - 01:45 AM UTC

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Is there a visible difference between T-90 and T-72 tracks?
Width? "Length" of each trackpad? Miniarm have announced a T-90 track with rubber pads which I could use for a T-72 based project provided that the visible difference in 1:35 scale isn't too big (PT-91 Twardy ....)
/ Robin

Yes there is a visible difference because they are completly different tracks. While the early T-90 (cast turret) still use T-72 RMSH type tracks, latest T-90 tanks (T-90A ect.) have different tracks, very similar to T-80 ones. If I remember correctly, PT-91 is using the 570P tracks manufactured by Diehl, so buying a Leopard 2 track set would be the best choice.


Yes that's true but probably Robin was referred to the latest T-72 tracks







They are the same tracks of the T-90

Robin you can find some other pics here

http://otvaga2004.narod.ru/xlopotov_8/tank_t72ba_10.htm

http://otvaga2004.narod.ru/xlopotov_8/tank_t72ba_09.htm

http://otvaga2004.narod.ru/xlopotov_8/tank_t72ba_08.htm

http://otvaga2004.narod.ru/xlopotov_8/tank_t72ba_07.htm

http://otvaga2004.narod.ru/xlopotov_8/tank_t72ba_06.htm

http://otvaga2004.narod.ru/xlopotov_8/tank_t72ba_05.htm

http://otvaga2004.narod.ru/xlopotov_8/tank_t72ba_04.htm

here the rubber track pads

http://www.morozov.com.ua/eng/body/addtrack.php



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Posted: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 - 01:56 AM UTC
T-90 tracks, at least the most common type, are very similar to T-80 tracks, but they have thicker "inner" rubber pads (the pads that contact the roadwheels). It is noticable enough that you cannot switch tracks.

T-72 tracks are very different, RMSh anyhow.

My guess, since this has come up, is that if they do have a modernization of T-72's they will probably start upgrading their tracks to T-90 level...after the RMSh are used up or completely diverted to the T-55/62's that have been retrofitted.
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Posted: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 - 07:31 AM UTC
Will the new sets from Miniarm cover the T-90 'new style' T-72 tracks(?).

Two new track sets and new drive sprocket:
http://www.miniarm.com/

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/E
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Posted: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 - 07:46 PM UTC
Thanks guys!

What I was really looking for is a set of tracks for the Polish PT-91. I'll check the reference to Diehl tracks, might cause more work with the sprockets though ....

/ Robin
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