Thank you Don, based on your last I'll consider the
T-80UM1 Bars deleted now. I can
confirm the following from various sites that
still have T-55 data:
1)
T-55M5 - This is an “upgrade kit” aimed for
export to all previous T-55/T-55A customers. This package includes “Kontakt-5” ERA panels, longer chassis, stabilized TVK-3 and TKN-1SM sights, upgraded main gun stabilization system for the 100 mm (3.94 in) D-10T2S, and the new V-55U engine or V-46-5M as an option for more mobility. The combat weight was less than 40 tons.
2)
T-55M6 - This was the
last Russian upgrade to the type. I'll post the ref. below but to this next point, I've seen the same mentioned on many other sites. That being said, those that track these things will hopefully see what I saw right off. The turret is
NOT a T-55 one but is without a doubt one from a
T-72 tank. I only found one site that "
hung it out there" to say it's a
T-72B turret. I think that to be correct, the time frame would be right and I'm pretty sure the 125mm on the
T-55M6 matches the
T-72B 125mm. The rest following is not in dispute among the sites and I've already posted this as well.
"The latest upgrade, both for the Russian army and export, includes a longer chassis with six roadwheels per side, a completely overhauled turret with the 2A46M 125 mm (4.92 in) main gun and autoloader from the T-72B, V-46-5M engine and protection upgraded to the T-80U level. As an option it could receive the 1A40-1 fire control system and ATGM system 9K120 “Svir” (from the T-72B), or A42 and 9K119 “Refleks” (from the T-80U)."
The
T-55M6 will need to be
added to the Russian OOB probably from
1992+/- 2yrs. (Sorry Don I just can't get it much tighter then this, except to say earlier vs later for those dates.) time frame after the
T-55MV/T-55AMV and
T-80U tanks were fielded.
I would finally add
we should only need one unit type, we all know the Russian propensity for having their tanks being able to fire tank launched ATGM. I would just give it the best one from above and call it a day assuming you'll add this tank. In this way we can still maximize the net gain in slots from the
T-80UM1 Bars deletion.
http://www.tanks-encyclopedia.com/co...oviet_T-55.php
http://www.russiadefence.net/t2820p9...r-t-your-views
These should be the correct pictures. The key here is
6 road wheels. Also the static displays are from
2012 no doubt. So are those the "ready stored" ones or something else? Could be reserve component or to attract foreign sales opportunities. Those were taken at a Russian weapons show.
Anyway I'm done for now and CINCLANTHOME is giving me that "Are you going to take a shower" look.
Regards,
Pat
Pictures are correct!!