The T-62 was armed with the world's first smoothbore tank gun, giving it considerably greater muzzle velocity than the Western 90 mm and 105 mm tank guns of its time. [ 16 ] [ 17 ] It can …

Apr 1, 2023 · The T-62 medium tank entered service with the Soviet Union on 12 August 1961. It was a direct reaction to the new American M60 tank.

The T-62 is the world\’s first tank to introduce a smoothbore gun, and to use the APFSDS ammunition successfully. It had the theoretical advantage to fire at a far greater muzzle …

Dec 9, 2015 · The T-62 medium tank, known under the factory product code of Object 166, formally entered service in the Soviet Army on the 12th of August 1961. The tank was …

The T-62 first appeared in a Moscow parade in May 1965, and went on to become a symbol of Soviet power. It was the first tank to carry a smooth bore rather than a rifled gun, more than …

Feb 10, 2024 · The T-62AG and T-62AGM were Ukrainian upgrades for the Soviet T-62 Main Battle Tank (MBT). Both upgrade kits could successfully bring any 2nd Generation T-62 MBT …

Apr 16, 2024 · The T-62 had a more powerful main gun, heavier armor protection, and a smaller, more powerful, and more dependable engine, but it weighed only about one ton more than the …

The T-62 was the first Soviet tank produced with a smoothbore gun that could fire rounds with higher velocities. It became the standard tank for the Soviet Red Army, but did not replace the …

Feb 26, 2023 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the T-62 Medium Tank / Main Battle Tank (MBT) including pictures.

The Soviet T-62 medium tank was developed in the late 1950's as a response to the then latest NATO tank, the US M-60. The T-62 reflects standard Soviet design practices of the post World …