A unique machine. National Interest praised Russia’s “Terminator”
MOSCOW, February 17 — RIA Novosti. Russian combat vehicle support tanks (BMPT) “Terminator” can fundamentally change the methods of using the armored vehicles on the battlefield, writes the journal The National Interest.
“The terminator” — a unique car based on the chassis of tank T-72 or T-90 tank (depending on model), but without the main 125 mm gun, the article says.
Earlier the General Director of “Uralvagonzavod” Alexander Potapov announced the beginning of serial production of the BMPT in the Russian army. These combat vehicles for fire support armored forces. They are equipped with two 30-millimeter automatic cannon, heavy machine gun and anti-tank missiles “Attack-T”. It is expected that “Terminator” will be presented to the public at the may 9 Victory day Parade.
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The publication notes that the Russian armed forces already have an effective Arsenal of combat vehicles, so the order for the army while it may be small. At the same time, “the Terminator” can become a hit in foreign markets, especially in countries leading the fighting against insurgents in difficult terrain.
The concept of using “Terminator” shows its effectiveness, and if it is confirmed in combat, for example, in Syria, the machine can significantly change the methods of warfare of armored troops.