T-55AMV
Tankconfirmed
The T-55AMV is a deeply modernized variant of the Soviet T-55 main battle tank, primarily featuring Kontakt-1 explosive reactive armor for enhanced protection. It also incorporated improvements to its fire control system and engine, aiming to extend the combat life of the aging T-55 fleet.
Specifications
| Type | Tank |
| Origin | Soviet Union |
| Manufacturer | Uralvagonzavod |
| Introduced | 1985 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 50 km/h |
| Range | 450 km |
| Crew | 4 |
| Weight | 41 t |
History
Developed in the Soviet Union in 1985, it represents an upgrade package for the T-55 series tanks.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 270 | confirmed |
Text adapted from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo from Wikimedia Commons; see the Wikipedia article for author and license.