Been inside a North Korean T-34 a few years ago - after assuring the offical guides that I was not an American spy - surprisingly well maintained inside and quite comfortable with a primitive version of the British BV installed on some of the later T-34 versions. Sitting on the outside of a North Korean tank pelting it down the main road has to be amongst the most bizarre moments of my life so far

@vblake530530

Жыл бұрын

YOU are a better Person than me. I live in Atlanta GA, USA, over 18,000 KM’s away, and I STILL think I’m too close to North Korea.

@scrubvision5652

Жыл бұрын

@@vblake530530 emasculated fruit basket you are

@caniconcananas7687

Жыл бұрын

@@vblake530530 don't be so worried about North Korea and its army and look at the kids in your town. They and their careless parents make easy for them to take a gun and kill other people at the school, the mall or anywhere else. Believe me, it's easier to get shot by another US citizen than by a North Korean soldier.

@silkplayer9

Жыл бұрын

But are you really not an American spy ? ?

@battenburg6089

Жыл бұрын

mannn i wanna do that

North Korea is the world's largest military museum.

@quadcarnage8462

7 сағат бұрын

And if a war ever went hot (I hope not), they would have the largest military mausoleum 😆

North Korea is the pinnacle of creative anachronism: 21st-century ICBMs, WW2 era tanks, Bronze Age agriculture, and a leader who looks like he just crawled up on land from the primordial sea.

@Trek001

Жыл бұрын

Hey, please do not insult the Dear Comrade...

@jamesgreenldn

Жыл бұрын

@@Trek001you mean Dear Leader?

@envitech02

Жыл бұрын

😂 What a funny way to express the state of NK!

@carltonleboss

Жыл бұрын

Such a great statement

@BrettonFerguson

Жыл бұрын

19th century economic ideas.

I remember about 15 years ago, you could buy a T-34 for about 10k. There are so many of them, it is an inexpensive way to arm a small group of fighters.

@tomk3732

Жыл бұрын

No way. Not even close. They were usually quite more $$$ than T-55 / 54. Maybe you mixed your tank types. I saw quotes of 150k for one and many places banned their sale - so price can only go up - maybe 250k now.

@GamePlayWithNolan

Жыл бұрын

@@tomk3732 He's making fun of the Mosin Nagat enthusiasts lol

@plumbherhub1664

Жыл бұрын

No I remember when I was a kid I saw decommissioned Sherman's for 20gs online in Texas so I can see it

@DerpEye

Жыл бұрын

An rpg costs way less though.

@josephdavis1704

Жыл бұрын

inexpensive way to get blown up you mean

Mark Felton saying "interweb" was very unexpectedly funny

If I had to chose between being backed up by nothing, or being backed up by T-34s, I’ll ride that dinosaur🦖

@uesr7855

Жыл бұрын

Wouldnt ride it if I were you, infantry fire support sure, better that than nothing but riding it would get you killed if spotted

@ForelliBoy

Жыл бұрын

Fair enough lol. South Korea does have T-80s(!) they use for OPFOR training though.

@Channel-23s

Жыл бұрын

At some point it’s too much of a liability aka death trap like being backed by horses or WW1 Tanks but hey guess it hurts to try but isn’t the worst option

@WardenWolf

Жыл бұрын

Yup. Still requires heavy weapons to take out, still death to most vehicles and infantry. Still can obliterate structures. That's really the thing. You still need an anti-tank capable weapon to take one out. And at that point you're still dealing with a weapon that can kill a modern tank so it doesn't hugely matter; any armored vehicle hit by that is going to die.

@WardenWolf

Жыл бұрын

@@Channel-23s See my reply. Still way better than nothing. Their vulnerability to modern heavy weapons doesn't diminish their threat value against anything other than modern tank-grade armor.

Remember, "That any tank is better than no tank", the Chieftain.

It's interesting to see T 34 85 in great condition. The only times I've seen T 34s look so good is in private collections and top of the line war museums

@tetraxis3011

Жыл бұрын

You also see them in numbers during Russian military parades(they aren’t in service in Russia, but it’s tradition to drive T34s through the red square for military parades. Especially in the Victory Day parade).

@duke0salt717

Жыл бұрын

@@tetraxis3011 You're right but even the Russian T 34s aren't in this kinda condition. Those NK T 34s look practically new

@rubenlopez3364

4 ай бұрын

It’s easy when you have slave labor to maintain them every day

I think the most interesting thing about the T34 is its iconic design, a perfect meld of both form and functionality. Amazingly it still looks "modern" today in a way that most of its contemporaries don't. Compare it to the Char B, the Valentine, even the Sherman.

@JoeWhoJoeMama2024

Жыл бұрын

I feel like it also surpasses the Tiger I in this regard. The sloped armor really gives it a more modern look compared to the flat box that the Tiger was. But the most future looking tank had to be the Centurian Mark 1. Although it was sent to Germany in WW2, it didn't see battle.

@meijiturtle3814

Жыл бұрын

​@Dwigit Shroom- Assistant YT CEO Agreed. I left out the Centurion since it was, as you say, too late for WW2. The T34 was certainly an influence on the Panther while the Tigers were a continuation of the "blocky" German designs.

@FrancisFjordCupola

Жыл бұрын

Actually... the T-34 got knocked out in huge numbers by the Germans in the 40's because the T34 lacked functionality in terms of ergonomics, communication and poor manufacturing (when you just need numbers on the frontlines and you don't expect them to live long, quality control is not the highest priority). The T-34-85 solved some issues by having a bigger turret and more crew, reducing the workload on the commander. What certainly is not modern are the sloped sides. Not enough armor for protection, but the sloping comes at a huge cost of internal space. It's very backward. By contrast, the Sherman doesn't have that issue. Note that there have been huge modernization programs for the M4's and those included bigger and better guns. Visually the main difference between the T-34 and M4 is low profile versus high profile. Given how well Soviet tanks perform on a battlefield, let alone against NATO tanks, going low profile might have helped a bit in getting hit _less_ (less being the important word here) ... but all that means is that NATO tanks just have to aim better. Look at all the tech they got just to do that. A T-34 looks low tech, naively designed and ancient.

@Raptorsified

7 ай бұрын

​@@FrancisFjordCupolaat least it's not the t-28 or bt-7 anymore though.

I was going to joke that they still use biplanes in military service. Then Mark has a video showing an Antonov AN2 biplane still in service. I wouldn't be surprised now if some of their infantry use bow and arrows.

@dwaneanderson8039

Жыл бұрын

Due to shortages of ammo, many NK "soldiers" are only trained to use bayonets. Bows and arrows would be an upgrade.

@brittakriep2938

Жыл бұрын

I am german, Brittas boyfriend. In a ( not to thrustworty) german military magazine, i read, russian armed forces collect all in Russia still existing Antonov biplanes, to ( my english is limited) betray somehow modern Radar systems. Of course, i can' t say, if this is true.

@scottcharney1091

Жыл бұрын

Those AN2s are actually pretty useful, however primitive they seem to be.

@PRubin-rh4sr

Жыл бұрын

Wait till you hear about soldiers who still use knives. Lmao, so primitive!

@insertnamehere735

Жыл бұрын

Fr

North Korea rockin' the white walls on their T34-85s 😂

about 2 decades ago vietnam deployed some t-34 to our islands in the spratlys for used as anti-landing mobile artillery few years ago, they began to break down from the harsh salty, humid & corrosive oceanic conditions, so the turrets are refitted onto concrete pillboxes edit: the t-34 also has a limited operational range due to its old engine, which isnt a problem anymore on a small island along with t-34, there were also pt-76 & its chinese copy type 63 amphibious tank, who fared much better than t-34 thanks to being water-tight & purposely designed for maritime operation

@PaperThinArmor

Жыл бұрын

They're still also using su-100s as well which essentially is just t-34 hull with a 100mm

@WardenWolf

Жыл бұрын

Lasting even that long in those conditions is a testament to their durability.

@davidcox3076

Жыл бұрын

I can see them used as static defense. 76 or 85 mm main gun, can still dish out the damage.

@quoccuongtran724

Жыл бұрын

@@davidcox3076 they are mostly t-34-85 btw

@alerossi8564

Жыл бұрын

Vietnam still use T-34/85 for the defense of few islands

Russia: "We must re-equip and redeploy old tanks to replace our losses." North Korea: "Amateurs!"

@murmor6890

Жыл бұрын

To be fair, for a country were military is an ideology and not really bound by cost-efficiency it makes sense to keep those tanks, they are still self propelled guns with some armor protection after all. If Ukraine had well kept T-34 they would probably make good use of them now to beef up defensive positions, but it just wouldn't make sense for a normal country to waste money for maintenance and storage during peace times.

@daviddoran3673

Жыл бұрын

I heard the heroic Ukrainians captured 1000's of Russian tanks....

@carlbrown9082

Жыл бұрын

@@daviddoran3673 The Ukrainian farmers did... ;-) Although, that was more Grand Theft Military... My point was merely using the Russian situation to draw a comic parallel. You're the one taking it seriously.

@fabik805

Жыл бұрын

@@daviddoran3673 I mean they have been visually confirmed to have captured more than 500 and to have destroyed almost 2k tanks.

@bwilliams463

Ай бұрын

Russia: "It is time to re-deploy the T34s!" Kim: "RE-deploy?"

North Korea could probably make some money with military tourism by letting tourists drive and shoot these old tanks. Or fly those old MiGs. I do hope the Norks upgraded the gearboxes though. T-34's were infamous for being very difficult to shift gears, often requiring the use of a hammer.

@marcosbradanovic9100

Жыл бұрын

Man, that would be so cool.

@BrettonFerguson

Жыл бұрын

Yes I've read the clutch required superhuman strength. Also T-34 gear boxes wore out just as fast as the Tiger gearboxes. But the T-34 is a much lighter tank. The gearbox only had a life expectancy of a few hundred kilometers. That was plenty during wartime, many were knocked out before they made it that far. During peacetime it would be a bigger problem.

@scottcharney1091

Жыл бұрын

Russia made some money during the 1990s by letting tourists take rides on their jets. These were the two-seat training versions, of course.

@BrettonFerguson

Жыл бұрын

@@scottcharney1091 Also their space capsules.

@BrettonFerguson

Жыл бұрын

I just checked. They don't have panzer 3 anymore. And no T-34. They have a Sherman, a T-54, T-55, Cheiftain, Centurian, IFVs, Abbot, APCs, half tracks, humvees, and a 5 ton truck you can drive. As well as a ton of machine guns and flame throwers.

I’m in hospital sence Sunday and won’t be getting home soon, it’s your videos that are keeping me going mark, thanks, liam from the west of Ireland

@JesusFriedChrist

Жыл бұрын

“I’m **at* **the* hospital **since* Sunday...” Hope you feel better soon bud.

@als1023

Жыл бұрын

Please turn up the sound, help some folks learn while they pass the time ,,

@MrMrliamo

Жыл бұрын

@@JesusFriedChrist thank you, but you being a critic of my spelling is not helping me , but if it helps you feel better by picking on a sick man, well, the best of luck to your lonely life

@Breca

Жыл бұрын

I will have a pint for you *liam* Hope you are well soon mate.

@MrMrliamo

Жыл бұрын

@@Breca cheers Robert

At the end of the day, 85mm high-explosive is still gonna make anyone on the receiving end (be it on foot or in an IFV) have a significant emotional event.

It’s like they fully upgraded the tank in tier one and couldn’t access anything else

Always some of the best shows out there, love it thank you Mark

Mark, thank you for correcting all the nonsense and misinformation out there, just one of the many reasons you are one of favorite historians! I just finished reading Operation Swallow for the 2nd time, such a good book! Excellent video, as always!

It's impressive how they were able to keep these very old planes and tanks running. My country can't even keep some modern planes flying and other equipment working for a decade.

@flitsertheo

Жыл бұрын

As mentioned this is low-tech. Less electronics means less chance to break down. See over-engineered WW2 German tanks.

@ChristianHopchas

Жыл бұрын

It's much easier to maintain this old equipment to new equipment.

@LumenP1023

Жыл бұрын

yep, not much to maintain when the thing is 99% steel. Just keep it from rusting is pretty much all you have to do.

@NickThePilotUSA

Жыл бұрын

Philippines?

@koharumi1

Жыл бұрын

​@@NickThePilotUSA a certain place in America 🤣🤣

Mr Felton, always a pleasure to hear from you Sir. 🇬🇧 📚

Remember in the 1970's wars in Africa T-34's were sent with the Cubans to fight. US Generals and intell laughed at them saying a WW II tanks on the battlefield was a joke. First engagement the tanks appeared and the Africans dropped the weapons and ran. They had nothing to stop them until modern anti tank weapons were sent.

@justacat2

28 күн бұрын

lmaoo

Alltid intressant att lyssna på dig. Riktigt bra videos du gör.

I have always been impressed with how North Korea keeps antique aircraft and equipment rolling and flying. Pretty crazy they still use them while we look at them in museums

They are not a tank by 2023 standards. But an armored vehicle for infantry support. And or mobile artilery.

T-54, which are being updated for use in Ukraine, dates from 1948. So not much younger that the T-34.

@Tom-rd9qi

Жыл бұрын

they're light years apart in design and firepower

@domino051970

Жыл бұрын

Do you mean Romanian versions of T-54 /55 are being updated for use in Ukraine?

@kurousagi8155

Жыл бұрын

@@domino051970 Ukraine is using M-55S from Slovenia. Russia has been seen taking T-54Bs and other T-55s out of storage.

It's always great to watch and learn from from your programmes

I thought you were going to talk about Russia's parade tanks. Very informative as always, Dr Felton!

@battenburg6089

Жыл бұрын

he did, at the start?

@ifv2089

Жыл бұрын

Yeah he did lol

Amazing Job Mark as always keep up the great Videos love them !!!

Quality, nice to see them so well maintained. Good on them. . Thank you doctor Felton. 💛👊👍

Mr Felton , you do provide a very good and unbiased information

You have a quality channel Mark, thanks for all that you do! 😎

To be fair the T-34 can survive just as many Javelin or NLAW direct hits as a T-72 or T-90 tank.

@quintrankid8045

Жыл бұрын

And drones.

@flitsertheo

Жыл бұрын

Without blowing its turret in the air, no autoloader.

@46FreddieMercury91

Жыл бұрын

The javelin would cost more than the tank

@alerossi8564

Жыл бұрын

Javelin cost 10 time these tanks. But do you think that the javelins are everywhere during a war?

@quintrankid8045

Жыл бұрын

@@alerossi8564 They're not everywhere, but here is a wonderful business opportunity for someone who could make a cheaper anti-tank weapon. It doesn't have to make the turret fly high up in the air, it only has to make the guns incapable of being fired. Also, I wonder how we should account for the costs. Should the cost of the Javelin (or a cheaper NLAW) be weighed only against the cost of the tank itself, or may we add in the cost of the damage the tank might do? And, I think we can continue to produce Javelins and NLAWs, but can Russia still make these sorts of tanks?

Very informative

thanks dr. felton!

I would love to drive one of those old tanks. In the Army, I drove the M109A2 howitzer. Later, in the National guard I drove the M2 Bradley. Both had automatic transmissions with a steering yoke, not a wheel.

The older tanks Russia has in Ukraine are being used as self propelled assault guns, directly supporting infantry, rather than for breakthrough missions. The older tanks have thicker armor than self propelled artillery.

@user-wd5vs1jc9b

24 күн бұрын

There is another reason. Russia relies heavily on artillery superiority and that requires a lot of ammo. And Russia has millions of shells for t-55, and making use of them is simply cheaper than having tons of that equipment rusting in the warehouses.

Well done, Mark!!

Go Dr Feltzie another great one for us to binge on woop woop

“May kept ready for combat if needed” LMAO! 😂😂

@Enzo012

Жыл бұрын

They would be fine for combat against infantry armed with only light weapons.

The T-34/85 still is a very beautiful tank.

@IBroLLyISePhIrOtH

Жыл бұрын

IS-2 And Pershing

Thanks, Mark. Comments are very interesting tonight.

Nice video

Always enjoyable, Mark!

@DaveSCameron

Жыл бұрын

They're brilliant aren't they, perfect length, quality, content and education. 👍 📚🇬🇧

If all I had was small arms, no anti-tank weapons and no air support, a T-34 would be a major problem. Even an old armored car from World War One would be a problem against lightly armed people or civilians. The T34 would be great for managing civilians in North Korea.

@jamallabarge2665

Жыл бұрын

We Westerners sometimes fail to appreciate the virtues of old equipment. You use what you have to do what you need to do. Would a T34 handle rioting civilians? Very nicely. A T34 with explosive or fragmentation rounds would be a headache. Its machine guns would cause a lot of harm. Sensible people are frightened by armor.

@yfelwulf

Жыл бұрын

Or Israelistan

@jamallabarge2665

Жыл бұрын

@@yfelwulf Yeap. Don't tell them that though.... Israelis get touchy when you bring up rock throwing children.

@3-DtimeCosmology

Жыл бұрын

Perfect for oppressing unarmed civilians.

@anthonylegore1517

Жыл бұрын

It would pop open like a breeze against Javelins.

Great job.

Wow! Thank you!

At 3:13 the tank appears to be T-34 - 1942 - equipped with 76mm gun.

@larsrons7937

24 күн бұрын

Now that you mention it, yes I think you're right.

The North Korean mark 6 *Snorkel, the tank with fur lined turrets and an adjustable draw string waist, available in navy blue and black. £14.99 @ Birkenhead Market weekdays. 👏

Thank you for sharing 🤗🙏🇺🇸🏆

Tanks a lot NK

Dr Felton, Supreme leader in video makings

@bobertjones2300

Жыл бұрын

Field Marshal of the Interweb.

love this tank, legendary machine.

:28 seconds in, I believe those are T-54/55's. The turret is facing the rear of the vehicle, but the muzzle breaks are a give away.

The title is wrong......should say "The Country still using 200 WWII era tanks"..............Great content Mark, Thanks

@justacat2

28 күн бұрын

cuz russia and america got more ww2 era tanks that they dont use

@aramirez8427

28 күн бұрын

@@justacat2 Yah.....no insult here just proof that old the old guns still have a use......

I can see them being used in an Artillery role against fixed positions or convoys.

I could see them being used as second line weapons, perhaps to move alongside light infantry formations as an assault gun. The gun is old, but its still enough to deal significant damage when used appropriately.

@josephstalin5751

Жыл бұрын

The 85MM is still a nightmare for infantry men. It doesn’t matter much whether it’s 120 MM or a 85 MM 1 HE shell is no joke for infantry.

Fact; Mongolia still has oldest third generation tanks, like t-72, t-55

The good part about waking up this morning was knowing that Master Kim Jong Un didn't kill me in my sleep.

Certain countries in Africa and South America still deploy Sherman's and m3 staurts although they have been upgraded.

No joke, the amount military hardware and software has developed since the T34 got designed is so immense, if there was an imaginary fight between 10 Apaches and 200 T34's, I'd take the Apaches any day of the week. Imagine what a SABOT round from an M1A2 would do to one 💀💀💀

@MrManBuzz

Жыл бұрын

Even the North Koreans aren't stupid enough to think they'd stand a chance against modern weaponry. They could still be effective in patrols behind their own lines. I saw someone else say they'd be used to counterattack raids by paratroopers on their airbases and stuff like that. In that role they could still be very effective.

@matthorrocks6517

Жыл бұрын

Not a very good comparison. 200 t34s are still tanks. You could defeat an m1a2 with the 85mm as well

@rogerodle8750

Жыл бұрын

@@matthorrocks6517 Nope. The Abrams would kill a T-34 with every shot it took. Being faster, it would maintain distance. That 85mm sewer pipe would never even get in firing range. The Abrams would kill T-34s until it ran out of ammunition. Then it would leave.

@anthonylegore1517

Жыл бұрын

A smoking hole in the ground would be about all that would be left.

Excellent

1:47 that gun sure moves around a lot

No tank is outdated when it pulls up to a battle where there are no other tanks.

@gamerxt333

Жыл бұрын

There`s these things called NLAWs...Ukraine can teach you about them.

@robertnortan87

Жыл бұрын

Infantry weapons evolved so much these are just rolling coffins ⚰️

When you really think about it a tank is still strong against infantry.

@steveosborne2297

Жыл бұрын

Not with modern ATGMs it ain’t

@jameshailerthepostmaster4389

Жыл бұрын

@@steveosborne2297 Its all about cost effective warfare, If the Weapon used was more expensive than the target, it would be better to use other cheaper alternative.

@steveosborne2297

Жыл бұрын

@@jameshailerthepostmaster4389 They’re also extremely vulnerable to the much cheaper RPG 7

@jameshailerthepostmaster4389

Жыл бұрын

@@steveosborne2297 That's why it is better to use cheaper weapons against the T-34 and all of its variants

@kurousagi8155

Жыл бұрын

Only if the tank has the ability to detect the enemy to keep the enemy far away from itself and has the ability to defeat the most common and cheapest threats amongst the enemy’s infantry. Otherwise, what you’ve got is a mobile artillery piece at best.

In a nuclear war even British army would wish they had working Mark-1s.

Those white painted road wheels make an excellent aiming point for a gunner.

The fact that we get free videos on KZread by Mark Felton is truly a gift. 👏👏👏

I have read that after the fall of Yugoslavia in Balkans in the 90's some T-34's were used in combat.

@petergray7576

Жыл бұрын

Along with M36 tank destroyers.

@daviddoran3673

Жыл бұрын

They were also used in the Yemen and Syria....

@edwardd9702

Жыл бұрын

I've got an old French RAIDS magazine from 1992 that has an article about a Bosnian Army unit using Pakistan supplied ATGW against Bosnian Serb Army M84s and T-34s.

Marc Felton has his act down..his channel is awesome 👍

You catch the soldier @4:06 sprinting into the parade to pick up parts falling off those old tanks! Maintenance would be cool working on a 70 year old tank. Better than any modern disposable vehicle. I would trade my old mustang for an old tank in a heartbeat

Next week: North Koreas medival-aged Trebuchets still in service

Mark is getting us prepared for the Second Korean War, coming Soon™

@scockery

Жыл бұрын

Technically the first one never ended.

@quintrankid8045

Жыл бұрын

@@scockery Technically WW2 never ended.

@dziban303

Жыл бұрын

Technically it's open season on pedants

@quintrankid8045

Жыл бұрын

@@dziban303 I LOLed pedantically.

Imagin a modernisation with thermal imaging, stabiliser and powerful engine and tons of ERA

Dr. Felton is the man!

For some reason.... I had to subscribe again.

My father (decorated for valor) fought them back then and we are still fighting with them now. At 93, he still believes that too many lost their lives for such a lost cause.

@jafro8

Жыл бұрын

Fighting with them now where?

@joehernandez945

Жыл бұрын

My grandfather, also decorated for valor (bronze star), fought with the 555th FA attached to the 5th RCT. He would have been 93 this year as well. We unfortunately lost him 5 years ago and he rarely wanted to talk about combat. Do you know anything about your dad's service in Korea?

@fabik805

Жыл бұрын

I mean I wouldn't call the Korean war a lost cause. Vietnam and Afghanistan? Sure. But Korea? No.

@bman6065

Жыл бұрын

My grandad was there and is 93 too. He did recon as a ranger and defended outpost Harry.

@Channel-23s

Жыл бұрын

Ehh better to back the south then to live under a dictator for the Koreans it’s for a great cause for freedom and liberty and them threatening to Nuke America if he means them ready to fight then that’s a matter of them not giving up and something that’s a given freedom has a price.

As much as I want to berate NK, I gotta admit, their skills in preserving these relics are remarkable

@Red_Lion2000

Жыл бұрын

Why berate them? The US has invaded over 40 countries since ww2, how many have NK invaded? When NK fires its missiles, they land in the water, when the US fires missiles, they land on innocent people.

@redpipola

Жыл бұрын

Berate them for what? Lmao

Never change your intro music sir

85 mm gun with improved optics and new type of ammo is still competetive, not versus main battle tanks but vs light armored vehicles

Idk running into a t34 could still be terrifying as a infantry soldier. A tank is a tank after all! But if I was a American tanker looking at one through my optic i would feel sorry for the poor bastards I’m about to send to the afterlife!

I wonder if North Korea still possesses SU-100s and IS-2s as well?

@jwenting

Жыл бұрын

I doubt they had enough of those by the end of the Korean war to make it worth setting up production lines for spare parts.

@petergray7576

Жыл бұрын

They still have SU-100s. But they never possessed heavy tanks, and the Chinese were the only Asian Communist regime to possess IS-2s (which were eventually returned to the USSR).

@MrManBuzz

Жыл бұрын

According to Wikipedia at least, they've still got 100 SU-100s in service.

@0:30: contrary to their labeling as T-62 tanks, these are T-54/55s with the turrets rotated to the rear.

Brilliant

Were those CRAGER RIMS on those tanks??

What we're not seeing in those old T34 tanks in the parade are the 20 guys inside. Who are actually doing a Flintstones version of driving it by pedaling it along with their feet . In all seriousness though, even an old tank like this when properly maintained is better than no tank at all if you are an infantryman out in the field.

@kurousagi8155

Жыл бұрын

Maybe as a mobile artillery piece. But not as a tank. The enemy’s defenses will have anti-armor options and if you can’t defeat the cheapest enemy anti-armor weapons, you may as well attack on foot.

The DPRK does have some ancient WW2 tanks in service but the vast majority of their tanks are Chonma Ho T-62 related derivatives of various capability levels.

Credit where it’s due, they have done a great job making them at least look good. And keeping the 80 year old machines running in good enough shape to parade or train in.

I have heard the KPA intend to use their T-34-85 units to counterattack airbases in case of paratrooper attack or airlift infantry.

@kidpagronprimsank05

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If that the case, it certainly effective in that role. Although paras certainly equipped with AT weapons, but tank like this will create psychological effect for attackers for sure

@MrManBuzz

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​@@kidpagronprimsank05 They'd probably run out of AT weaponry before the North Koreans would run out of T34s. As ancient as the T34 is, it's still more than capable of ruining your day if you don't have the equipment to take it on.

@tianwong152

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@@kidpagronprimsank05 Local farmers (who are trained militia and often ex-regular professionals) are expected to pick up rifles and provide infantry support for them. This is in specific response to Gen Eric Shinseki's Stryker Brigade Combat Teams in case Stryker Brigades get airlifted into N Korean airbases and take them over, particularly if supported by paratroopers.

1:46 Did anyone else notice how light/bouncy the armata-style tank barrels are? If there was a decent amount of weight to the barrel (in other words actually functional and not a facade): it wouldn't loosely wobble while the tank drives on flat asphalt, unlike the old T-34 barrels which don't wobble at all while in motion.

@dp-sr1fd

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I thought that as well, they look far too light and shake around as though made of bamboo!

@benjimain6

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Yea, they almost seem to be made of cardboard 😂

@scockery

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@@benjimain6 Good tank for a paper tiger army.

@benjimain6

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@@scockery yea, haha

The positive is that these old tanks are well painted and shining.

Hello, great stories you share! I have a request… Could you cover the battle(friendly fire) between France vs Great Britain and USA battle in Algeria during WW2. I tried to find information here on YT but very limited Thank you!

T-34-85 the coolest tank of WWII !

Thing is, with a tank , they can’t be everywhere at once, and if you’re infantry facing a tank without ATGMs you’ll most likely have a very emotional experience. Older tank are very useful for airfield defence.

@yfelwulf

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Or as Self Propelled Guns

In many instances any armor is better than none. And I can see where being without any anti-armor weapons, then yes a old T34 would be a troubling threat. Not so much with weapons capable of making those tankers have a really bad day. Still it's interesting to see such an old piece that even by Soviet standards at the time of building, were estimated to have a lifespan of a range from minutes to perhaps a month. Really lucky to get a year out of it.

well they can be used as heavy IFV's or direct fire artillery so yeah its not a bad idea to use them

Actually you are the first person I've heard bring up a rumor that Russia might be using T-34's in Ukraine. Until this video the oldest I'd heard about was T-54/55's.

Mark Felton! 🏰

Today, a high-explosive projectile of 85 millimeters explodes as well as 70 years ago. If today the t34-85, t54, t62 are used as artillery, then they are quite good machines, even without modernization.

They look in great condition preserved !