The Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed the first modernized T-62M tank of the 2022 model, which can withstand Javelin missiles
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have successfully destroyed the latest Russian T-62M tank, produced in 2022. This information was reported by the Dutch OSINT project Oryx, adding that detailed information about the place of destruction and the weapons used is currently unavailable. Russian media claim that the T-62M type can withstand Javelin missiles.
Counting Down: List Of Russian Army Equipment Not Yet Destroyed In #Ukraine 🇷🇺🇺🇦
Eliminated:
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Full list: https://t.co/MGxQKw8xfe pic.twitter.com/cZvIQeHGSo
— Oryx (@oryxspioenkop) March 16, 2023
T-62 tanks are being modernized at the 103rd Armored Repair Plant in Atamanivka, Trans-Baikal Territory. The upgraded combat vehicles have been fitted with modern thermal imagers, laser rangefinders, additional modules of multi-layer hull armor, dynamic Kontakt protection and anti-stimulus screens.
According to the Oryx website, the 2022 T-62M received an updated fire control system, which should increase the efficiency of the 2A20 (U-5TS) 115 mm Molot gun. After modernization, this gun is capable of firing long-range guided missiles.
Of course, all the data about the tank’s “improvements” are taken from the Russian so-called media, and as usual, they can be highly exaggerated.
