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Omsktrasnmash is delivering a new batch of T-80BVM tanks.  It's worth noting that the old Sosna-U sight housing has been upgraded and now utilizes a similar opening mechanism as on the T-90M . Alongside the housing changes, Omsktransmash has added an additional ERA mounting bracket right above the gun mantlet and in front of the commander's cupola. It's not stated how many vehicles are being delivered but there are 7 train wagons loaded.   Taken from: TG -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Discord --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

T-54 with "Pauchok" camouflage net at a distance of 80 meters. T-54 utilizing a canvas-style cover on the hull along with the "Pauchok" camouflage net. T-54 positioned in a trench utilizing the "Pauchok" camouflage net. The image was taken after 5 consecutive shots.  Images were taken in the late 40s or early 50s.    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Discord --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

To see full image quality, open in new tab. Special design bureau of transport engineering - JSC "Spetsmash" Geolocated area of a T-80U at the LKZ (Leningrad Kirov Plant) in the late 1990s/early 2000s.  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Discord --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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NII Stali provided their last premier video showcasing their ERA package intended to be mounted on the BMP-3. This post follows up with a previous post , covering the 4S24 ERA performance showcase. NII Stali provides more details about the protection package.  The ERA package is based on a newer generation ERA called 4S24.  Additional armour protection covers 62% of the side armour.  Additional armour protection covers 36% of the front armour.  Additional armour protection covers 70% of the turret armour. The total package weight is 4200kg. 4S24 ERA can function in temperatures ranging from -50C to +55C. Each slab weighs 1,36kg.  Dimensions:  131,9mm wide  251,9mm long  13mm thick  The ERA package provides protection against:  Monoblock RPGs B-32 AP rounds  23mm API-T rounds  30mm AP rounds      The ERA blocks do not detonate when hit with:  API-T rounds  30mm calibre rounds  Fragmentation hits fro...

I received this brochure during one of my visits to the Heeresgeschichtliches Museum.  This brochure was produced by the Austrian HEER and is dedicated to remembering the deployment of Austria's forces during the Yugoslavian crisis of 1991. All of the significant events that occurred on Austria's side are well depicted in this brochure. 1991 was the first and last year Austria had to deploy their forces to defend and ensure security along the Slovenian-Austrian border. This was due to Austria having a territorial defence force to protect itself from any possible escalation during the Cold War. I have outlined some of the more interesting parts and translated them. If you wish to read the entire brochure in German,  I have included a scanned PDF of the booklet. For full image quality, you can open the images in a new tab.    On the 28th of June, the MoD received pressure from the states of Kärnten and Steiermark to deploy forces along the Austrian-Slovenian border. Au...