All the Guns on a T-62 Tank (with Nicholas Moran, the Chieftain)

Published on August 6, 2021
Duration: 32:04

This guide covers the operational aspects of the T-62 tank's weapon systems, including its 115mm main gun, 7.62mm coaxial PKT, and 12.7mm DShKM anti-aircraft gun. It highlights specific controls, loading procedures, and safety considerations for these formidable military hardware. Instruction is provided by Nicholas Moran (The Chieftain), a renowned tank historian and former armor officer, and Ian McCollum, an expert in firearms history.

Quick Summary

The T-62 tank features three primary weapon systems: a 115mm U-5TS (2A20) smoothbore main gun, a 7.62mm PKT coaxial machine gun operated by joystick, and a 12.7mm DShKM anti-aircraft gun. The 115mm gun was notable as the first smoothbore in a production tank, achieving high velocities to counter Western armor.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the T-62 'Yuri'
  2. 06:02PKT Coaxial Machine Gun
  3. 09:56DShKM Anti-Aircraft Machine Gun
  4. 14:41115mm U-5TS Smoothbore Main Gun
  5. 18:21Main Gun Firing and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main weapon systems on the T-62 tank?

The T-62 tank is equipped with a 115mm U-5TS (2A20) smoothbore main gun, a 7.62mm PKT coaxial machine gun, and a 12.7mm DShKM anti-aircraft machine gun mounted on the loader's hatch.

How does the PKT coaxial machine gun differ in a tank environment?

The PKT in a tank features an electric solenoid trigger for remote operation via a joystick and has a heavier barrel for sustained fire, with approximately 2,500 rounds stowed for use.

What was the purpose of the DShKM on the T-62?

The 12.7mm DShKM was reintroduced to the T-62 in 1972 primarily to counter the emerging threat of attack helicopters, offering significant anti-materiel and anti-personnel capabilities.

What is unique about the T-62's 115mm main gun?

The 115mm U-5TS (2A20) was the first smoothbore gun used in a production tank, offering high muzzle velocities (up to 1,700 m/s) and capable of defeating contemporary Western armor.

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