The T-62 originally was conceived as a companion weapon to the T-5, being essentially a T55 up gunned with the2A20 115mm cannon. Both the T-55 and the T-62 used the same wheels, track, engine, transmission, hatches and other fittings. The primary differences between the two vehicles were the T-62’s lengthened hull and new turret design. The new UT-5 cannon could fire its BR-5 APFSDS steel round through approximately 300mm of armour at a range of 1000 meters. This was adequate to deal with the then perceived threat of such NATO tanks as the American M-48 and later models of the British Centurion. The T-62 was meant to add long range firing capability to Soviet tank regiments being placed alongside T-55s, but in the later years of its deployment it fulfilled much the same role as the T-55.
Length: 286mm Width: 95mm
Total Parts 516pcs
Turned aluminium gun barrel, brass wire
Photo Etched Parts 1pcs
Total Sprues 21 sprues and lower hull
Paint and glue not included
SKU TRU00377
Brand Trumpeter

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