 Although the weight of the new BMPT is reduced by four metric tonnes, it still boasts a high level of protection like its predecessor.The Terminator 2 is shorter and thinner than the original Terminator.The BMPT-72 has a height of 3.33 m and a width of 3.6 m while the Object 199 Ramka had a height of 3.44 m and a width of 3.8 m. The upper part of the suspension is protected by armor plates towards the front and slat armor towards the rear.