“Russian turtle tank on the base of T-62 during construction. It’s visible that it’s also welded to the tank turret. Which completely prevents the possibility of turret rotation. ”

by Qubecoiseman

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  3. Chruschtschow was alive the last time this turret was able to rotate. I believe some turrets fly better than rotate.

  4. Those are just tacked on as supports during construction and will clearly be removed. 

  5. So the strategy if upgrading T62 tanks with new optics etc is abandoned and now the strategy id strap a steel shed to the 60 year old tank and hope it can soak up a few more drone strikes than normal

  6. There is no need for rotation as the tank is outranged in a tank vs tank battle anyways and for indirect fire it only makes it mildly inconvenient…

    The turret rotation probably didn’t work in the first place and after years of collecting rust won’t be easily repaired

  7. The real question is: will this put a stop to our beloved turret toss competitions?

  9. Probably already been mentioned somewhere else…. but wouldn’t the optimal strategy be to knock the treads off with drones and then finish them off with artillery? If they can’t move or turn the turret, they’re going to be abandoned pretty fast.

  11. This tanks are in so bad condition it’s better just to add as much armor as possible, drive to the point and run back ASAP

  12. Still servers his main function, bringing Russians to the meat grinder

  16. They obviously don’t care about turret rotation. These are basically ad hoc EW and minesweeping platforms. You know, the highly valuable things we didn’t have enough of to send Ukraine. Not a bad idea, really.

    I wouldn’t be surprised if the UAF starts to do similar in a few months, if and when they go on an offensive.

  17. Well, they are not using them as tanks they are a little low on Infantry fighting vehicles. They are using motorcycles, golf carts, and trucks to attack. Now they have tanks covered with sheets of scrap metal. Ukraine is fighting this war using its intelligence and bravery. Russia is fighting by a doctrine that comes from over 80 years ago, the last time they fought in Europe. The only thing that has changed is the power of the weapons.

  18. So yes this is effective at reducing fpv threats. But won’t help much against ATGMs so send those. 155mm not a chance. Land mines no difference at all so send those fancy mine laying artillery shells.this is a stop gap against one threat that holds zero water against others. Send Ukraine a diverse arsenal of munitions.

  19. Something I’ve heard said and I can’t tell if it’s true, just heard it.

    Most of the tanks being turned into the Tactical Shed have some kind of issue such as damaged turret drives, damaged rings, worn parts, busted breaches etc… some major fault that makes fixing them worthless or too costly so they turn them into these rolling shit boxes to act as drone sponges.

    Again just something I had heard said.

  21. Makes more sense to use a old T-62 for this than a T-72 or T-80.

  24. I wouldn’t be surprised if the tank had non functioning turret in the first place after knowing where they are taking those from 🤔

  25. Turret and cannon probably didn’t work anyway. These garbage cans are more than 50 years old – clunkers that cannot stand up to any modern AT battery. Useless, let them waste their time then create entertainment while we ratchet up their destruction.

  27. It’s real purpose is to keep the turret contained from being launched into lower earth orbit

  29. I can only imagine how loud it is inside of a tin box with a tank.

  30. That’s just a support weld while they’re building it. They’ll knock it off with a hammer after lol.

  32. Sounds like Ukraine needs to figure out how to equip drones with a bit of thermite. Burn through that stuff and through the top of the turret.

  33. So is it solely for mine clearance and portable EW for the rest of a following armoured column?

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