Hybrid T-55 and BTR-60PB in Libya
As the Oded berkowitz, in Libya, a hybrid of T-55 and BTR-60PB.
T-55 – medium танк, developed by the design bureau of Plant No. 183 (later - PO Uralvagonzavod) on the basis of the T-54B medium tank in 1958. It differs from the T-54B in its more powerful engine, increased ammunition, increased fuel system capacity, the introduction of anti-nuclear protection, improved equipment, the installation of a new type of smoke apparatus, etc. It was accepted into service on May 8, 1958. Serial production at Plant No. 183 (UVZ) began in June 1958 and in the first basic modification was completed in July 1962. T-55 tanks were also produced at Plant No. 174 (Omsk, since 1958) and at Plant No. 75 (Kharkov). It was repeatedly modernized (1970, 1975, 1983). The last Russian T-55 tanks were taken out for disposal from the Kuril Islands in 2011.
The BTR-60PB was developed in the 1965 year. Produced serially from 1966 to 1976. He was in service with the Soviet Army, the armies of the Warsaw Pact countries. Used in battles in the Republic of Afghanistan.
T-55 – medium танк, developed by the design bureau of Plant No. 183 (later - PO Uralvagonzavod) on the basis of the T-54B medium tank in 1958. It differs from the T-54B in its more powerful engine, increased ammunition, increased fuel system capacity, the introduction of anti-nuclear protection, improved equipment, the installation of a new type of smoke apparatus, etc. It was accepted into service on May 8, 1958. Serial production at Plant No. 183 (UVZ) began in June 1958 and in the first basic modification was completed in July 1962. T-55 tanks were also produced at Plant No. 174 (Omsk, since 1958) and at Plant No. 75 (Kharkov). It was repeatedly modernized (1970, 1975, 1983). The last Russian T-55 tanks were taken out for disposal from the Kuril Islands in 2011.
The BTR-60PB was developed in the 1965 year. Produced serially from 1966 to 1976. He was in service with the Soviet Army, the armies of the Warsaw Pact countries. Used in battles in the Republic of Afghanistan.
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