Soviet tanks, which one is this ?

2016-09-09T08:40:11-04:00

I took this photo in Afghanistan back in 2006, I think its a Medium Tank T-54A but I'm not sure.

Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made Sep 9 at 2016 8:55 AM

2016-09-09T08:55:36-04:00

I would agree that it probably is a T-54. It would be easier to tell which one it is if you could see the gun.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 9 at 2016 9:16 AM

2016-09-09T09:16:48-04:00

I'm inclined to agree with you that it's a T-54

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Sep 9 at 2016 9:36 AM

2016-09-09T09:36:59-04:00

The round shape in the right side, rear makes me think T62.
The T-62 was in Afghanistan for the Soviet-Afghan War of 1979-1988. And stayed thereafter.
My first Iraq deployment, every trip to taja, we had to pass a T-55 that was being used by the ANA as a static guard position protective place and gun mount. Every trip it was all I could to keep from giving the fire command.. "Gunner, tank, front, acquire and identify"...lol Once an AT guy, always an AT guy.

Response by SFC Joseph Weber made Sep 9 at 2016 9:51 AM

2016-09-09T09:51:47-04:00

Hmm... I think that is the most popular model of Soviet tank. Called the T-Broke Down Fucked UP, or T-BDFU for short.