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What is the tank in the back?

iambrb

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I mean, I THINK it is a T-62, but there is what appears to be a laser over the barrel, and what is that on the side of the turret? This a captured Syrian version, an IDF tank, or what?


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The one in the back is either T-54 or T-55 since the wheels spacing give that out. The box on the side is for stowage.

Regards,
 
If they are Syrian, it could be the North Korean Laser Range Finder installed during upgrades in the 70's and 80's as a cheaper option than the Russian upgrade package.

Cheers,
Rich
 
I have seen that picture on an Israeli website It was captured Syrian T-54/55's That formed the basis for the Israeli Tyran conversions.
 
I stand corrected found my bookmark of the picture

"Syrian T62 captured in East Lebanon during 1982 Lebanon War"

http://idf-armor.blogspot.co.za/2008/07/m-48-frog.html
 
If they are Syrian, it could be the North Korean Laser Range Finder installed during upgrades in the 70's and 80's as a cheaper option than the Russian upgrade package.

Cheers,
Rich

I had thunked it to be a T-54/55. I think Rich is right it likely is a range finder!
 
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