"Syrian-North Korean-Soviet" tank observed in Syria
On the Internet recently appeared a picture of an unusual fighting vehicle, which is in service with the Syrian government forces, reports Messenger of Mordovia.
Over old soviet a tank experts from the DPRK worked, and then Syrian engineers also contributed to the modernization of the combat vehicle.
“At first, the T-55 received a North Korean laser range finder (mounted above the 100-mm cannon, its photo clearly shows its box) and an improved fire control system, with a wind sensor and a ballistic computer. As a result, the tank significantly increased the accuracy of firing from a cannon, “- writes the author of the material Dmitry Lemeshko.
Many of the specialists who first saw this development in 90 for the first time were surprised at the relatively high level of equipment from the DPRK at that time.
The author notes that the modernization work was carried out long before the start of the Syrian conflict.
During the fighting, the T-55s of the Syrian army suffered the greatest losses. "It is not surprising that these tanks were equipped with the optical-electronic countermeasure system "Sarab-2" ("Mirage-2"), nicknamed "Birdhouse". This system allows disrupting the guidance of guided anti-tank missiles missiles, including American TOWs,” the article says.
According to military experts, it would be nice to install protective screens on tanks that can neutralize rocket grenades, against which the Mirage is powerless.
Over old soviet a tank experts from the DPRK worked, and then Syrian engineers also contributed to the modernization of the combat vehicle.
“At first, the T-55 received a North Korean laser range finder (mounted above the 100-mm cannon, its photo clearly shows its box) and an improved fire control system, with a wind sensor and a ballistic computer. As a result, the tank significantly increased the accuracy of firing from a cannon, “- writes the author of the material Dmitry Lemeshko.
Many of the specialists who first saw this development in 90 for the first time were surprised at the relatively high level of equipment from the DPRK at that time.
The author notes that the modernization work was carried out long before the start of the Syrian conflict.
During the fighting, the T-55s of the Syrian army suffered the greatest losses. "It is not surprising that these tanks were equipped with the optical-electronic countermeasure system "Sarab-2" ("Mirage-2"), nicknamed "Birdhouse". This system allows disrupting the guidance of guided anti-tank missiles missiles, including American TOWs,” the article says.
According to military experts, it would be nice to install protective screens on tanks that can neutralize rocket grenades, against which the Mirage is powerless.
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