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(Coming Soon) T-17 "Nazhopyr": the NATO imposter

10.0k AircraftExperimental  17 days ago

Historical Note:

The T-17 "Nazhopyr" was a export tank, developed by Russia to initially attract developing countries, the T-17 attracted Chile, Dominican Republic, Brazil, Bolivia, Mexico, Mongolia, and Indonesia, the tank was so advanced in technology, and armor that the tank was too easy to produce, it was sold in 2.9 million USD, the tank incorporated the design found in contemporary western tanks, the tank uses a 120mm gun, chambered in 120×570mm, which is more compatible with NATO shells, Pindad is the only company that is allowed to license produce a T-17 Nazhopyr, the tank was called locally by Indonesians as Koroveniyarets, the Indonesian version of this tank was called Pindad Shestopalno.

Info:

Main Gun: 120mm 2A11B7MKS (Mechanized Ammo Rack w/ 20 rounds ready, another 28 is stored in the hull)
Coaxial MG: 7.62mm PKT
Roof MG: 12.7mm NSVT, 12.7mm M2HB Browning (Indonesian version only)
Sights: Sosna-U