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2023-03-22 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia

A T-55 being prepared by Russia for Ukraine

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Posted by 3dc 2023-03-22 03:56|| || Front Page|| [11130 views ] Top

#1 That is a T-34/85. You can tell by the hatch, machine gun next to it and the longer barrel.

This is a T-55

Posted by DarthVader 2023-03-22 08:57|| 2023-03-22 08:57|| Front Page Top

#2 The more they use older and older models, the more older and older anti-tank weapons can be used.

Posted by Procopius2k 2023-03-22 09:10|| 2023-03-22 09:10|| Front Page Top

#3 Trains

Posted by 3dc 2023-03-22 09:12|| 2023-03-22 09:12|| Front Page Top

#4 I don't know what they're doing to it in the factory...

...but I think I mentioned earlier the T-55 might have mobility advantages over some more modern tanks thanks to its lower ground pressure. I don't know if that has anything to do with this, but I thought I'd mention it again.

Posted by Thing From Snowy Mountain 2023-03-22 09:13|| 2023-03-22 09:13|| Front Page Top

#5 From Hibernation to Humiliation? Russia Brings T-54 Tanks Out of Retirement

Posted by Fleter Crasing2148 2023-03-22 09:38|| 2023-03-22 09:38|| Front Page Top

#6 mobility advantages over some more modern tanks thanks to its lower ground pressure

Most lighter, even modern tanks have that advantage over the M1 and other NATO tanks. What made the T-55 nasty for its time is that it was just as good as the M-48 with a bigger gun, cheap and the Soviets could make a metric shit ton of them. They were the start of the Soviet horde nightmare that NATO had and thus the west added nukes to the battle plan. Add the new BMP-1 to the mix and NATO generals didn't have a good nights sleep until the M1 and the Bradley were deployed.

Posted by DarthVader 2023-03-22 13:38|| 2023-03-22 13:38|| Front Page Top

#7 Photo of T-55s being sent towards Ukraine

Story at link too.
Photo for those that just want a quick look:

Posted by DarthVader 2023-03-22 14:58|| 2023-03-22 14:58|| Front Page Top

#8 Looks like T-55 turret on T-34 hull. From the pic, I can't tell the gun barrel size. The gun barrel lacks the old muzzle break, and the tracks are modern era. It's a hybrid for sure and that can't be good news for the Russers.

Posted by Rex Mundi 2023-03-22 16:21|| 2023-03-22 16:21|| Front Page Top

#9 Damn - the gun mantlet still looks like the ol T-34. WTF?

Posted by Rex Mundi 2023-03-22 16:24|| 2023-03-22 16:24|| Front Page Top

#10 Who knew we had so many tank nerds running loose? Yet another example of why Rantburg U is so great.

Lately, I've heard tell of the Russ using tanks for indirect fire. Certainly not a new idea, but the modern twist is using drones to call the shots. Tank v Tank is a whole 'nother story, but for this application, funky old tanks would serve just fine.

Posted by SteveS 2023-03-22 17:41|| 2023-03-22 17:41|| Front Page Top

#11 Who knew we had so many tank nerds running loose?

I'm not really a tank nerd.... but as an 11BC2 I had to know how each enemy tank moved, engagement ranges, soft spots, etc. while knowing the same for friendly tanks and just kind of out of habit kept on it with the most recent upgrades and deployments.

Posted by DarthVader 2023-03-22 18:04|| 2023-03-22 18:04|| Front Page Top

#12 DV, sounds like a tank nerd to me. After 34 years as a geek, I know nerds.

Posted by AlanC 2023-03-22 18:07|| 2023-03-22 18:07|| Front Page Top

#13 But in a good way ;-)

Posted by Frank G 2023-03-22 19:40|| 2023-03-22 19:40|| Front Page Top

#14 DV, sounds like a tank nerd to me

I'll have you know I represent that remark!!!

Posted by DarthVader 2023-03-22 22:34|| 2023-03-22 22:34|| Front Page Top

#15 Oh and looking for a new DnD or Twilight 2000 group.

Posted by DarthVader 2023-03-22 22:34|| 2023-03-22 22:34|| Front Page Top

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