![]() ![]() ![]() The aim of the Soviet command was to have tanks constantly on the move, constantly pushing forward and applying pressure to defending forces and not even thing about stopping until they see Rhine. ![]() It is also meant to be operated by conscripts so it is almost too simplistic. It is meant to operate in large numbers, with platoons of three tanks each (vs four in NATO). It was the answer to the following question "can we have a tank that is as cheap as the T-55 but has the cool things that T-64 has?" Just like T-64 it was meant to be small, tough and pack a huge punch against both tanks and infantry. The T-72 is a cheaper, simpler version of T-64 which was developed in late 50s. This is a great illustration of two very different design philosophies emerging from two very different operational doctrines and separated by 20 years. ![]()
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