Ukraine received 28 modernized M-55S tanks with a new gun and a powerful engine
In mid-September, it became known that Ukraine will receive almost three dozen M-55S tanks from Slovenia. And now the combat vehicles have already arrived.
What is known
Slovenia handed over 28 tanks to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. They were in the reserve of the Slovenian army, and now they will strengthen the Defense Forces of Ukraine. Instead, 40 German military transport vehicles will be sent to Slovenia as part of a circular exchange.
The M-55S is an upgrade of the Soviet T-55 tank. Slovenia received the latest updated version of the combat vehicle in 1999. The tank received dynamic protection and a V12 diesel engine, the power of which increased by about 15% and amounted to 600 horsepower.
Tankci go choo choo. pic.twitter.com/wUx3NX4zoR
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The upgrade of the combat vehicle was not limited to these innovations. The M-55S is equipped with a new 105 mm gun, which is accompanied by a Fotona SGS-55 sight with a laser range finder. The tank also got a new fire control system.
