Egyptian Army

[Kaaskop]

Is it just me, or does the turret on the second vehicle look like an M5 Stuart's turret?

Probably ex-Dutch YPR-765. Here's a better pic of the turret. Nice thread btw!

I've been several times in Egypt, nice country and very polite people

[zekas]

Modernized T-55 (right) M-60 (left):

wow new armour on T-55
I wish we have a clear one for this pic.

[zekas]

Is this a new equipment ?

And the crew become 3 not 4

[strategist]

Is it just me, or does the turret on the second vehicle look like an M5 Stuart's turret?

This is the YPR-765 , a total of 1207 units were purchased from Netherlands and Belgium since 1996

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AIFV#Users

[strategist]

Is this a new equipment ?

And the crew become 3 not 4

The same thing was noticed by many guys on arabic forums, honestly I don't know if the crew of the T-55 was reduced to 3, this could only mean mean that an automatic-reload system was fitted, but, I don't have any confirmation on that. Please correct me if I am wrong

[mountainbear]

Nice thread, thanks for the pictures.



Am I the only one surprised to see a snow blower?!

[strategist]

Nice thread, thanks for the pictures.



Am I the only one surprised to see a snow blower?!

Actually, It is a Sand Blower , this is also written in arabic on the black board on top of the red blower

[mountainbear]

Ok that makes sense. I suppose there isn’t much snow in Egypt but plenty of sand.

[Deus257]

Modernized T-55 (right) M-60 (left):

Hm, is there anyone who can zoom in on that T-55 upgrade, Im very intrigued by it.

[Damian90]

Interesting details on these upgraded T-55's, Probably M68 105mm rifled gun, known from M60/A1/A3, and armor upgrade seems to be similiar to Iraqi T-55 Enigma, of course probably more advanced.

There are probably still 4 crew members, on the parade one of them is just not needed.

Look at these M60A1/A3's, there are also 3 crew members seen but normally there are 4. So probably these guys just have a free day.

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[Deus257]

There are probably still 4 crew members, on the parade one of them is just not needed.

Look at these M60A1/A3's, there are also 3 crew members seen but normally there are 4. So probably these guys just have a free day.

If thats the case imagine if they added the autoloader Morozov uses on the T-55AGM, Granted it would add extra wait given the modular armor they added but *drool* it would be downright sexy.

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If thats the case imagine if they added the autoloader Morozov uses on the T-55AGM, Granted it would add extra wait given the modular armor they added but *drool* it would be downright sexy.

I read before that Egypt modernized its T-55 with new German-built engines producing 850 BHP, so additional weight won't be a big problem.

[Dark Avenger]

I too am intrigued about the upgrade to the T-55.
Comparison of upgrades:
Ramses II:


Jung Jugenthal:


T-55AGM:

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