Russian T-62M tank miraculously survives attack by 10 suicide UAVs

Russian T-62M tank miraculously survives attack by 10 suicide UAVs

Thursday, March 14, 2024 12:45 PM (GMT+7)

A Russian T-62M tank crew has made a miracle by surviving an attack by about 10 suicide drones from Ukraine.

Russian media reported that the crew of the T-62M tank of the Russian army demonstrated outstanding skills and courage in combat near Donetsk. According to Avia, Military Today.

Video footage shows a T-62M tank of the 20th Guards Motor Rifle Division crossing a minefield while being chased and attacked by Ukrainian suicide drones. According to Avia, Military Today.

A series of large explosions from mines and suicide UAVs occurred, but the T-62M tank was still able to overcome them. According to Avia, Military Today.

Russian media acknowledged that it was the skill and bravery of the T-62M crew that helped them escape the attack of a swarm of suicide UAVs, about 10 of them. The fact that the somewhat outdated T-62M tank could miraculously survive the attack of suicide UAVs is quite special in the Eastern European conflict. According to Avia, Military Today.

Although it was born a long time ago, thanks to reasonable solutions, the T-62M tank still exerts its power on the Eastern European battlefield. According to Avia, Military Today.

Russia has mobilized a large number of T-62M tanks for the war in Eastern Europe. According to Avia, Military Today.

Due to weak armor and an outdated fire control system, the Russian army actively uses the T-62M tank as a highly mobile self-propelled artillery. According to Avia, Military Today.

T-62M tanks maneuvered to a good position could open fire to destroy enemy defenses, then quickly retreat to avoid counter-fire. According to Avia, Military Today.

T-62M tanks are also equipped with specialized armor to deal with suicide UAVs. In addition, the Russians also use T-62M tanks as suicide bombers. According to Avia, Military Today.

With the filling of explosives, T-62M tanks with damaged turrets will turn into mobile "explosives" that can "blow away" any enemy defense line. According to Avia, Military Today.

Because of its armor, destroying a "suicide tank" will be much more difficult than cars or armored infantry vehicles filled with explosives. According to Avia, Military Today.

The T-62 tank was developed by the Soviet Union in the early 1960s to counter the British FV4201 Chieftain and the American M60 Patton. The last units were produced in 1975. According to Avia, Military Today.

The T-62M version was launched in 1983, a comprehensive upgrade package in terms of defense, mobility and fire control for this vehicle line. The T-62M tank weighs 41 tons, is more than 9 meters long, 3.3 meters wide and 2.4 meters high. According to Avia, Military Today.

Compared to the original T-62 tank, the upgraded T-62M includes the integration of the Sheksna laser-guided anti-tank missile system (NATO designation AT-12 Swinger). According to Avia, Military Today.

The T-62M tank version is also equipped with BDD passive armor and R-173 communication system. According to Avia, Military Today.

The main weapon of the T-62M is still the U-5TS 115mm smoothbore gun with a smoke exhaust in 2/3 of the barrel, with an average rate of fire of 4 rounds/minute. According to Avia, Military Today.

The gun has an upgraded aiming system with the Volna fire control system including a KTD-2 laser rangefinder mounted on the main gun body. According to Avia, Military Today.

Added BV-62 ballistic computer; Meteor-M1 two-axis stabilization system, TShSM-41U gunner sight. Around the front of the turret is added BDD reinforced armor module capable of resisting anti-tank hollow-charge ammunition. In addition, a more powerful engine helps the T-62M maintain the previous mobility characteristics of the vehicle. According to Avia, Military Today.

Adding armor plates has increased the weight of the T-62M by nearly 4.5 tons, so having a stronger engine will help the vehicle move on the battlefield. According to Avia, Military Today.

The T-62M version is equipped with an improved V-55U diesel engine, thanks to a more optimized direct fuel injection system, reaching a capacity of 620 horsepower. This engine helps the T-62M tank move at a speed of 50 km/h. According to Avia, Military Today.

The T-62 and its variants were the main battle tanks of many armies. According to Avia, Military Today.

In total, more than 22,700 T-62 tanks were produced. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia inherited thousands of T-62 tanks of many versions, mainly the T-62M. According to Avia, Military Today.

PV (According to ANTĐ)

Source: https://danviet.vn/xe-tang-t-62m-nga-song-sot-ky-dieu-sau-khi-bi-10-uav-tu-sat-tan-cong-2024031411183891.htm