T-64

Soviet tank

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The T-64 was a Soviet tank developed in the 1970s. It featured a novel configuration that replaced the human loader with an automatic loading mechanism, utilizing a carousel-type magazine located below the turret for its 125-mm gun. This design innovation aimed to enhance efficiency and survivability on the battlefield. The T-64 was part of a broader post-World War II trend in Soviet tank development, which saw progressive increases in gun calibre and advancements in fire-control systems to counter evolving threats. The Soviet army's commitment to maintaining strong armored forces, particularly during the Cold War, spurred continuous development in tank technology.12

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…1970s and ’80s by the T-64, T-72, and T-80, all with 125-mm smoothbore guns. The JS-3 and T-10 heavy tanks with their less powerful 122-mm guns had by then been withdrawn. This left the Soviet army in the same position as others of having a single type of battle tank…
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…1970s and ’80s by the T-64, T-72, and T-80, all with 125-mm smoothbore guns. The JS-3 and T-10 heavy tanks with their less powerful 122-mm guns had by then been withdrawn. This left the Soviet army in the same position as others of having a single type of battle tank…
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