Few years ago in Syria, one T62M with "Brezhnev eyebrows" protection on turret, recieved TOW hit into that protection on turret, and had zero damage to tank itself. Video was on YT until recently by the name "T62 Stalinium"...
Doesn't sound like a direct TOW 'hit' but perhaps a glancing blow or close proximity detonation. Of course, it all could have been an early model TOW from the Vietnam era or some Soviet ATGM. Regardless, there's good reasons to keep your front to the enemy in a tank.
@@aymonfoxc1442 i cant say which model of TOW it was. There was also a story from Iraq 2003, by US soldiers, they were testing Iraqi T55E, with sandwich aplique armor, and they said it swallowed 5 TOW without damage
Sounds like it should be called the Algerian Mutant 🙊 It's always interesting to see the unique and unusual variants of AFVs that emerge around the world.
One of the reasons why other users were not so keen on buying and producing this tank was because it was a stopgap solution until newer tank is made. And it was more expensive than the T-55. So, why invest so much into T-62 (which had a lot similarities to T-55) when it was not meant to last that long, with later models pending? That new model was supposed to be T-64, with larger gun and composite armor. However, it was even more complex and expensive, so T-72 popped up as a cheaper and less complex tank. That is why other tank manufacturing nations within Soviet bloc waited and went straight for T-72 from T-55. Another tank manufacturing nation was Yugoslavia, though not a part of Eastern bloc. They acquired license to produce T-72, but the tank they made had some differences and was dubbed M84.
If you are going to parrot wikipedia, you could atleast do it properly. 1. T-62 wasn't considered a big enough improvement to warrent the retooling of Polish and Czech tank producers. The T-64 wasn't known about, nor would it be offered to export, that was the T-72. 2. The T-62 didn't have the same amount of variants, because you could just reuse the T-55 based ones. 3. The T-72 license wasn't aquired untill decades after the T-62 was offered.
@petep8828 read up operation Nasr/Hoveyzeh near Dezful, 1981. Can read Arabs at war by Kenneth Pollack or other authors who specialize on Middleast conflicts for details.
Kenneth Pollack also points out, that the fact that most of the trained command staff and trained tank officers had either fled the country, had been detained by the new regime or demoted heavily contributed to the poor showing of Iranian Armour.
@marcusott2973 well the Iranians were facing Iraqis a mostly conscript army too not NATO or Soviet Union. The Iraqis did well to maul two armored brigades and the third narrowly escaped. Anyways I was talking about a decently used tank and not the overall military
Absolutely the best medium tank ever put into service. Sadlly T62 supposed to battle with M60, not leopard 2, but with good tactic, it still can throw a punch.
1:43 shouldn't the year be 1969 instead of 1989? Great video btw, the underrepresented T-62 is a vehicle that has always fascinated me, and I'm grateful to see it covered so well in your series.
"Turret toss champion". That was harsh. Funny, even though it really shouldn't be. After all, each tossed turret is three dead men if the tank was active. 😢 Good video.
T-62 is not good to overestimate, but also to underestimate. If they have the last type of Sabot shells. So the 3BM-21M has a penetration of 495 mm RHA on 1,5-2km. Upgraded tanks have at least a "new" aiming system with night vision, which is usable at 1.5 to 2 km. Tanks with a BDD version hull at the head + added Kontakt 1 will last a while. It can certainly destroy tanks from the side, including the Abrams. From the front, Leo 1A5 and Leo 2A4, also T-64BV or upgraded T-72M1 from Czech and T-91Twardy.
We Vietnamese also has T-62s, exact numbers unknown but it is estimated to be around 70 or 200, depending on the source. This used to be the most powerful MBTs we got until the arrival of the T-90S/SKs.
In many ways, I like the T-62 more than than the T-72. The carousel autoloader requires too many design concessions for my liking, and the T-72 doesn’t bring some of the T-64's strongest features to the table. The T-72 was an attempt to hark back to the reliability and low production costs associated with a mechanically simple design, but the T-55 and T-62 already filled this role. The T-72 came to prominence for political reasons as much as any other, instead of relying on the merit of its design, and we see the lingering costs of the Soviet selection process in its enduring legacy today.
Dude, T-64 has literally nothing to offer over 72. Initially 72 was considered the simpler and cheaper tank relegated to motor rifle support role so 64 and 80 were getting all the premier electronics but that was equalized by the dissolution with T-72B. Note how T-64 didn't even get Kontakt-5, it was effectively phased out in favor of 80. 5TDF has almost as bad a reputation as Leyland L60 - a maintenance queen and oil hog but at least not horrendously underpowered. The 64/80 MZ carousel cuts off the driver's access to turret unlike the 72 AZ and it is a somewhat larger profile. Finally, T-64 design started at 36 tons and went up to 43 tons which is quite a lot in relative terms (especially since it uses half-width torsion bars) that must have affected mobility and reliability.
When West Ukraine uses T-62, T-72: "Oh they sre the under dog!". When East Ukraine/Donbas uses tanks and weapons from ww2 era in Museum to foughts against West Ukraine bombing civilians for 8 years: "Oh they sre Putin puppet, they are Russian dog." Russia giving Donbas T-62 because they dedicated their newer tanks to faces NATO tank: "Oh they given their puppet trash". Wow, the double standard.
Last time I checked, Russia has been using the T-62 in their own armed forces for a while now. The reason that’s pathetic is because one one side in this conflict has been claiming to be the second best army in the world for decades now.
Last time I check, all the former soviet nations still use t-62 with additional armor plating as mbt. Last time I check, nato and kiev were also spread mis information that russia and donbas equipment is severally outdated. While that is true of donbas, if catalonia decide to declare independent and soain retaliate with literally shelling catalonia, and send troops to wipe out massive numbers of catalonian like what kyiv did you the donbas since 2014, you would imagine literally taking ft-17 from some museum to defend themselves too. If america ever got into another civil wars, you would see m4 sherman and m47 being used against m1 abram if push comes to shove.
@@Huy-G-Le Those post soviet countries can’t afford better tanks. Do you honestly think they would still be using them if they had the option of getting T-72 or T-80? Russia isn’t using these tanks because they are the best possible option, they are using them because they have lost a minimum of 3000 tanks in less than 3 years. This whole war has become an embarrassment for Russia. This would be like if the US decided to invade Mexico or Canada, and nearly 3 years later they have only occupied 20% of the country and were forced to pull the few remaining old M60 tank out of deep storage to replace their losses. The whole world would be laughing their asses off and rightly so.
Few years ago in Syria, one T62M with "Brezhnev eyebrows" protection on turret, recieved TOW hit into that protection on turret, and had zero damage to tank itself. Video was on YT until recently by the name "T62 Stalinium"...
Doesn't sound like a direct TOW 'hit' but perhaps a glancing blow or close proximity detonation. Of course, it all could have been an early model TOW from the Vietnam era or some Soviet ATGM. Regardless, there's good reasons to keep your front to the enemy in a tank.
I can't seem to find it, may you post the link of the video?
@@aymonfoxc1442 i cant say which model of TOW it was. There was also a story from Iraq 2003, by US soldiers, they were testing Iraqi T55E, with sandwich aplique armor, and they said it swallowed 5 TOW without damage
@@uroskostic8570 I thought TOW missile having Tandem shaped charge?
@@uroskostic8570 Composite Armor?
Algeria fields a number of modified T62's with a BMP-2M "Berezhok" turret called BMPT-62 or Algerian Terminator.
Sounds like it should be called the Algerian Mutant 🙊
It's always interesting to see the unique and unusual variants of AFVs that emerge around the world.
T-62 reminds me of the saying "nothing is more permanent than a temporary solution, or in this case a stop gap solution".
One of the reasons why other users were not so keen on buying and producing this tank was because it was a stopgap solution until newer tank is made. And it was more expensive than the T-55. So, why invest so much into T-62 (which had a lot similarities to T-55) when it was not meant to last that long, with later models pending?
That new model was supposed to be T-64, with larger gun and composite armor. However, it was even more complex and expensive, so T-72 popped up as a cheaper and less complex tank. That is why other tank manufacturing nations within Soviet bloc waited and went straight for T-72 from T-55.
Another tank manufacturing nation was Yugoslavia, though not a part of Eastern bloc. They acquired license to produce T-72, but the tank they made had some differences and was dubbed M84.
If you are going to parrot wikipedia, you could atleast do it properly.
1. T-62 wasn't considered a big enough improvement to warrent the retooling of Polish and Czech tank producers.
The T-64 wasn't known about, nor would it be offered to export, that was the T-72.
2. The T-62 didn't have the same amount of variants, because you could just reuse the T-55 based ones.
3. The T-72 license wasn't aquired untill decades after the T-62 was offered.
Great input. Thanks for such a great comment.
T-62s did well against Iranian Chieftains and Pattons in the Iran-Iraq war
Really? Where can i read about this?
@petep8828 read up operation Nasr/Hoveyzeh near Dezful, 1981. Can read Arabs at war by Kenneth Pollack or other authors who specialize on Middleast conflicts for details.
@@Archer89201 okay cool, thanks!
Kenneth Pollack also points out, that the fact that most of the trained command staff and trained tank officers had either fled the country, had been detained by the new regime or demoted heavily contributed to the poor showing of Iranian Armour.
@marcusott2973 well the Iranians were facing Iraqis a mostly conscript army too not NATO or Soviet Union. The Iraqis did well to maul two armored brigades and the third narrowly escaped. Anyways I was talking about a decently used tank and not the overall military
Absolutely the best medium tank ever put into service. Sadlly T62 supposed to battle with M60, not leopard 2, but with good tactic, it still can throw a punch.
Well my good sir thats what a t-80 t-72a-b and t-64
1:43 shouldn't the year be 1969 instead of 1989?
Great video btw, the underrepresented T-62 is a vehicle that has always fascinated me, and I'm grateful to see it covered so well in your series.
Yeah, mispronunciation on behalf of the narrator.
@@TanksEncyclopediaYT In a next month probably uncovered the APC called GKN Simba in the future?
"Turret toss champion". That was harsh. Funny, even though it really shouldn't be. After all, each tossed turret is three dead men if the tank was active. 😢
Good video.
Well they have munition at the back of the turret
I always found it over exaggerated, like for instance the challenge 2 or the T62 here have severely wrose ammo placements than the T72 in comparison
Four men because it's a T62, no auto loaders 😮💨
The chinese are still proud of capturing that T-62
Actually the Chinese bought it
T-62 is not good to overestimate, but also to underestimate. If they have the last type of Sabot shells. So the 3BM-21M has a penetration of 495 mm RHA on 1,5-2km. Upgraded tanks have at least a "new" aiming system with night vision, which is usable at 1.5 to 2 km. Tanks with a BDD version hull at the head + added Kontakt 1 will last a while. It can certainly destroy tanks from the side, including the Abrams. From the front, Leo 1A5 and Leo 2A4, also T-64BV or upgraded T-72M1 from Czech and T-91Twardy.
Love this Tank. Still one of my Favorites along with the U.S. M-60A3's.😊
The vehicle at 9:20 isn’t a t-62 but the Chinese equivalent type 69 I believe
I agree
We Vietnamese also has T-62s, exact numbers unknown but it is estimated to be around 70 or 200, depending on the source. This used to be the most powerful MBTs we got until the arrival of the T-90S/SKs.
Size, weight and abilities to support infantry as assault artillery/light tank
It will be remembered by me for the movie "The Beast"
The T-62 is my favorite. On the fence regarding the -54/55 & everything after leaves me cold...weird.
In many ways, I like the T-62 more than than the T-72. The carousel autoloader requires too many design concessions for my liking, and the T-72 doesn’t bring some of the T-64's strongest features to the table. The T-72 was an attempt to hark back to the reliability and low production costs associated with a mechanically simple design, but the T-55 and T-62 already filled this role. The T-72 came to prominence for political reasons as much as any other, instead of relying on the merit of its design, and we see the lingering costs of the Soviet selection process in its enduring legacy today.
Dude, T-64 has literally nothing to offer over 72.
Initially 72 was considered the simpler and cheaper tank relegated to motor rifle support role so 64 and 80 were getting all the premier electronics but that was equalized by the dissolution with T-72B. Note how T-64 didn't even get Kontakt-5, it was effectively phased out in favor of 80.
5TDF has almost as bad a reputation as Leyland L60 - a maintenance queen and oil hog but at least not horrendously underpowered.
The 64/80 MZ carousel cuts off the driver's access to turret unlike the 72 AZ and it is a somewhat larger profile.
Finally, T-64 design started at 36 tons and went up to 43 tons which is quite a lot in relative terms (especially since it uses half-width torsion bars) that must have affected mobility and reliability.
The algorithm is good today
1:34 half life 2 nova prospect soundtrack lmao
The T62A is my favorite Soviet medium tank in World of Tanks!
When West Ukraine uses T-62, T-72: "Oh they sre the under dog!".
When East Ukraine/Donbas uses tanks and weapons from ww2 era in Museum to foughts against West Ukraine bombing civilians for 8 years: "Oh they sre Putin puppet, they are Russian dog."
Russia giving Donbas T-62 because they dedicated their newer tanks to faces NATO tank: "Oh they given their puppet trash".
Wow, the double standard.
West Ukraine ? It’s Ukraine
Donbas is also Ukraine, the people who put up the resistance against Kyiv are also Ukrainian who opposes free market ideology.
Last time I checked, Russia has been using the T-62 in their own armed forces for a while now. The reason that’s pathetic is because one one side in this conflict has been claiming to be the second best army in the world for decades now.
Last time I check, all the former soviet nations still use t-62 with additional armor plating as mbt. Last time I check, nato and kiev were also spread mis information that russia and donbas equipment is severally outdated.
While that is true of donbas, if catalonia decide to declare independent and soain retaliate with literally shelling catalonia, and send troops to wipe out massive numbers of catalonian like what kyiv did you the donbas since 2014, you would imagine literally taking ft-17 from some museum to defend themselves too.
If america ever got into another civil wars, you would see m4 sherman and m47 being used against m1 abram if push comes to shove.
@@Huy-G-Le Those post soviet countries can’t afford better tanks. Do you honestly think they would still be using them if they had the option of getting T-72 or T-80? Russia isn’t using these tanks because they are the best possible option, they are using them because they have lost a minimum of 3000 tanks in less than 3 years.
This whole war has become an embarrassment for Russia. This would be like if the US decided to invade Mexico or Canada, and nearly 3 years later they have only occupied 20% of the country and were forced to pull the few remaining old M60 tank out of deep storage to replace their losses. The whole world would be laughing their asses off and rightly so.
At last .. thanks.
People really over exaggerate the ammo in a T72. In comparison a challenger 2 or the very T62 this video is about have extremely wrose ammo placements
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Nah. Its T-55 all the way.