T-34/122 (T-122)

History

The "T-34/122" was adopted by the Syrian Army due to the end of the stockpile of Soviet-made WWII-era T-34 medium tanks and the ample supply of Soviet 122mm D-30 howitzers. As a self-propelled howitzer (SPH) vehicle.

The T-34's chassis, hull and landing gear remain largely unchanged, retaining most of the vehicle's maneuverability and performance, while the D-30 and its mounting/recoil components are mounted on the front of the tank. This way the gun faces the rear of the vehicle but maintains the correct center of gravity, making the T-34/122 system a solid artillery platform conversion.

To keep the conversion process simple, the weapon station is an open-air design with a rear-mounted folding platform. The T-34/122 was first used in the Yom Kippur War against Israel in 1973.

The new car is powered by a 12-cylinder V-2 series 493-horsepower diesel engine. The landing gear included five wheels on one side of the fuselage. A typical crew number seven, the rider is protected from bad weather due to its position on the front of the hull. The howitzer's mounting hardware contains the elevation and roll controls required by the shooter.

The main barrel is closed by a multi-slotted muzzle brake to deal with the strong recoil inherent in the 122mm gun. Subsequent deliveries of 122mm projectiles are carried out by the accompanying ammunition carrier.

Specification

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Performance

Armor

Depends on the ammo carrier.

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