Key Feature of Deconserved T-62M Tanks Revealed: Capable of Hitting Leopard-2A4

The U-5TS gun on the T-62M has proven itself well in operations from closed positions

A key feature of the T-62M family of tanks that have been removed from storage and modernized is the equipping of modern 1PN96MT-02 thermal sights. The system is capable of detecting "tank/BMP" type targets at night at a distance of about 2000 m, noted military expert Evgeny Damantsev.

Т-62МВ
Т-62МВ Image source: Park Patriot

The fire control systems of combat vehicles are integrated with the Sheksna guided weapon systems. They provide for firing 9M117M1 Arkan anti-tank guided missiles at a distance of up to 5500 m in day and twilight hours.

The tandem shaped-charge warhead (warhead) of the 9M117M1 missiles has armor penetration of about 830 mm behind dynamic protection (DZ). This makes it possible to hit German Leopard-2A4 tanks in various sectors of the frontal and side projections.
Evgeny Damantsev, military analyst

In addition, the 115-mm U-5TS smoothbore gun has proven itself well in operations from closed firing positions at a distance of 5-7 km using ballistic computers. T-62M tanks are equipped with Kontakt-1 dynamic protection kits.

Tactical and technical characteristics of the T-62M:

  • Combat weight - 42 t
  • Speed - 50 km/h
  • Cruising range - 450 km
  • Crew - 4 people

It was previously reported the weak spot in the protection of the T-90M Proryv-3 tank.

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