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Most Iraqi T-72s were locally built and all were M or M1 export models rather than actual Soviet T-72A or B variants, which are significantly more capable. However the USSR exported only M variants.
These tanks have seen significant combat experience in the first [[Gulf War]] as well as the current [[Iraq]] deployment. Here they have shown to be a true force to be reckoned with and have one of the best combat records of any modern tank.
These tanks have seen significant combat experience in the first [[Gulf War]] as well as the current [[Iraq]] deployment. Here they have shown to be a true force to be reckoned with and have one of the best combat records of any modern tank.
During the war the US army rolled over Iraqi T-72s (made by the communist Soviet Union) with huge success. Their success against Iraqi armor in the first gulf war caused many nations to reconsider their armored forces, realizing that their force of communist made vehicles was inferior.
During the war the US army rolled over Iraqi T-72Ms (designed by the communist Soviet Union) with huge success. Their success against Iraqi armor in the first gulf war caused many nations to reconsider their armored forces, realizing that their force of communist made vehicles was inferior.
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