Chinese Type 81 mine in Ukraine - test

T-62M with New Modernisations​

T-62M with New Modernisations​

7 Aug 2025

7 Aug 2025

7 Aug 2025

T-62M with new modernisations observed in Ukraine in Nov 2023.

  • Observed in Luhansk Oblast​

  • Relikt ERA panels on turret sides​

  • New standardised design of cope cage on turret roof​

  • PNM-T/Sosna-U gunner’s sighting system installed​

  • Possible designation of T-62M Obr. 2023 mentioned in OSINT communit​y

  • Turret is reminiscent of T-90M (Objekt 188M) but without RWS (remote weapon station) ​

  • 115 mm gun (U-5TS) remains as main armament​

  • Lack of production capacity for T-72/T-90 chassis​

  • Heavily modernised T-62 presents an interim upgrade ​

  • Large numbers of T-62 surplus/in storage​

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