In 1974 a replacement was needed for aging B.E.R. tanks as they were pushed past their modernization limit. The Huzhakili design bureau entered the contest with the Project 17 and was set to compete with other design bureaus in 1975 and the results showed a clear winner and project 17 went into production as BJM 76 (Branetuncli Jingovari Masihinu or Armoured Combat Vehicle 1976) Specs: Armament: 122 smoothbore cannon with 12 round autoloader operated by recoil 7.63mm Coaxial MG 13.2mm Mg in cupola Mobility: 800 hp engine top speed 61 kmh reverse 20 kmh Armor The front part of the turret has 200 of CHA with composite pockets and up to 700mm RHA equivalent and bustle has 90mm RHA with slats Hull has 400-500 RHA equivalent in front and 100 on sides and rear
Lowkey not that good