T-55 VS M48 Patton

**Kommunist** · 08 Mar 09,, 19:31

Originally Posted by gabriel

The most hype version of the t-55 is probably the Al-Zarrar.
4 crew members
weight 40 tons ,730Hp Diesel engine, optional explosive reactive armour.
125mm Smooth Bore Gun.The projectiles used by Al-zarar are APFSDS, HEAT, HE.
Semi Auto Loading system & Manual loading system.
Internal Fire Extinguishing & Explosion Suppression.
Thermal smoke screen plus four smoke grenade dischargers on the side of the turret.

Doesn't the turret and the gun look too big for the tank? 40 Ton tank with a 125 mm gun?

**biteasaur** · 09 Mar 09,, 15:00

thanks, the sabre,thats it cool tank for a add on kitted out type,love merkavas.ill take any m48-60 series over any t seties.

**~~gabriel~~** · 09 Mar 09,, 21:13

Originally Posted by Kommunist

Doesn't the turret and the gun look too big for the tank? 40 Ton tank with a 125 mm gun?

The Slovenian upgrade uses a 120 mm gun, not much difference i suppose.
p.s. my mistake it's a 105 mm gun :P

**BMF12** · 23 Mar 09,, 21:25

Is there any info floating around out there on the Russian Black Eagle? .....or is their mainstay still going to be 80's and 90's?

**zraver** · 24 Mar 09,, 04:01

Originally Posted by BMF12

Is there any info floating around out there on the Russian Black Eagle? .....or is their mainstay still going to be 80's and 90's?

The T-80UM2 aka the Black Eagle was canceled. The T-95 is apparently still floating around but nothing has been said about it in over a year.

**Kernow** · 24 Mar 09,, 04:31

The T-92 (Object 775), is still underdevelopment, it is said to be entering service around 2025. There are discussions that it has a 135mm gun or a 155mm Gun, also a crew of two, to weigh approximately 55 Tonnes', with 'Ceramic and Fibre Armour'. They are already saying that it will be better than M1A2!!!!!!!

**Officer of Engineers** · 24 Mar 09,, 04:35

By 2025? It better be better than the M1A2.

**Skywatcher** · 24 Mar 09,, 06:32

I've never heard of the Russians deploying a 135mm caliber weapon before.

**Maxor** · 24 Mar 09,, 09:12

Sky in 15 years people can come up with new and amazing weapons.

**NUS** · 24 Mar 09,, 09:51

Originally Posted by Chaobam Armour

The T-92 (Object 775), is still underdevelopment, it is said to be entering service around 2025. There are discussions that it has a 135mm gun or a 155mm Gun, also a crew of two, to weigh approximately 55 Tonnes', with 'Ceramic and Fibre Armour'. They are already saying that it will be better than M1A2!!!!!!!

I don't know what sources you have, but never bother to trust them again. Object 775 was an experimental missile tank on T-64 base. Never been seen since 60's.

**Sheriff__001** · 28 Apr 09,, 13:13

Originally Posted by Chaobam Armour

The T-92 (Object 775), is still underdevelopment, it is said to be entering service around 2025. There are discussions that it has a 135mm gun or a 155mm Gun, also a crew of two, to weigh approximately 55 Tonnes', with 'Ceramic and Fibre Armour'. They are already saying that it will be better than M1A2!!!!!!!

Can't help thinking that the real main armament will be the "Vaporware cannon".

As for the scenario, it depends on who has the better infantry support, air support, artillery support, logistics, training, command and control, intelligence, leadership, and morale.

In short: I don't think the scenario is all that useful in terms of trying to work out how an armoured battle will turn out.

**Johnny W** · 28 Apr 09,, 14:10

Originally Posted by Chaobam Armour

The T-92 (Object 775), is still underdevelopment, it is said to be entering service around 2025. There are discussions that it has a 135mm gun or a 155mm Gun, also a crew of two, to weigh approximately 55 Tonnes', with 'Ceramic and Fibre Armour'. They are already saying that it will be better than M1A2!!!!!!!

By then the M1A4 or the M2 will be in production.