Jun 28, 2019 · T-55M5 (Ob'yekt 155M5) – This modernization kit adds convex explosive reactive armour "Kontakt-5" panels around turret front, armour panel on glacis plate, a longer hull, a new style fire control equipment with stabilized TVK-3 and TKN-1SM sights for the gunner and commander, an improved V-55U engine (or V-46-5M) and a main gun stabilization ...

I mean, the basic design considerations of russian tanks didn't really change between all of them. In terms of exterior form, the T-54 and the all the tanks up until the T-80 are extremely similar from the go (I consider the T-90 a modernisation of the T-72 for this purpose), and since the modernisations usually did the same things (and usually …

Jun 28, 2019 · Posted by u/Koppany99 - 374 votes and 30 comments

May 9, 2021 · But it is surely more expensive too, although I don't know the real cost of T-55M5 and am simply assuming that it is cheaper than the 59G. As I said in another comment, if you had 3000 T-55s stored which you suddenly needed to use (because someone is pulling a Timber Sycamore on you), go with the T-55M5 if you are tight on financial resources.

Mar 20, 2019 · UVZ's late '90s solution to the problem of unupgraded T-55s existing. One of the deepest modernizations in AFV history, T-55M6 added a completely new hull front (look at how far back the driver is!) with Kontakt-5 ERA on the front and sides, a new suspension and tracks utilizing T-72 road wheels, a 690 hp engine, and the complete turret of a T-72B model 1989.

Oct 13, 2023 · And at 2030 I could see them phasing out at the T-34s, modernize the stock of T-55s to T-55M5, either sell off or do something weird with the T-62s (like Algeria making the BMPT-62), also at least having a few T-90 variants and some T-80 variants (Especially with production restarting according to Uralvagonzavod).

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Sep 21, 2020 · Perhaps we could see it in the tech tree in a folder with the T-55A at 8.7, like how the T-62M-1 is in a folder with the T-62? Then we could get a T-55M5 as a 9.0 premium since it has thermals and slightly better armour (in the form of Kontakt-5) and mobility whilst otherwise being the same.

Jun 18, 2022 · T-55M5 T-55M6 Durjoy Ramses II T-72Z Al-Zarrar Tifón 2 And those are just major overhaul kits, as opposed ...

Apr 19, 2020 · Since we had the (supposedly fake) picture of a new soviet high tier thermal premium, i was thinking: what type of tank would gaijin go for?