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IT-1

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The IT-1 ('Istrebitel tankov–1', lit. 'tank destroyer-1') was a Soviet cold war missile tank based on the hull of the T-62. The tank fired specially designed 3M7 Drakon missiles from a pop-up launcher. It saw a very limited service between 1968 and 1970. The large deadzone around the tank created by the missiles' minimum range combined with the limited amount of ammunition carried made it unpopular with the military. Also, the 520 kg of guidance equipment needed for the missile was impractical. Eventually, the tanks were converted into recovery vehicles. A turbine-powered version was also developed named the IT-1T.

General Characteristics

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  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 9.8ft (3.0m)
  • Length 21.2ft (6.5m)
  • Height 8.1ft (2.5m)
  • Empty Weight 7,619lbs (3,456kg)
  • Loaded Weight 8,284lbs (3,757kg)

Performance

  • Wing Loading 153.9lbs/ft2 (751.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 53.8ft2 (5.0m2)
  • Drag Points 5440

Parts

  • Number of Parts 125
  • Control Surfaces 2
  • Performance Cost 721