As the 1990s came to a close, the newly established Russian Federation faced the dual challenge of modernizing its aging military while recovering from the economic turmoil caused by the collapse of the Soviet Union. These circumstances created a pressing need to develop new vehicles capable of fulfilling specialized combat roles at minimal cost. One such requirement was for a heavily armored personnel carrier (APC) to transport specialized "flamethrower" troops on the battlefield.

Given budget constraints, designing a new vehicle from scratch was not feasible. Instead, a solution was found in redesigning an already existing vehicle to fit this special role. A main battle tank, for instance, could be repurposed to become an armored personnel carrier fit for transporting troops while offering a decent amount of protection, and what better tank to choose for this endeavor than the iconic T-72?


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