Grandad’s Still Got It! Vietnam's Newly Updated T-54Ms

[@AdamAdamHDL]

They may be old and obsolete compared to other MBTs the fact is they are still mobile gun platforms and having them is a lot better than not having them.

[@masrendra8625]

That's basically Indonesia Military

[@milokhanh313]

Well , Tank mostly used as a shield for troops to take charge . Landscape in VietNam is had for a tank battle , maybe ATGM will be a good solution . In 1979 , when Chinese brought their tanks to fight Vietnam , only with RPG-7 Vietnamese destroy 80% of Chinese tanks in only 4 days . So buying too costly MBT in VietNam is not a good idea

[@louiswright8282]

Well, modern MTBs aren't designed for short range combat, such as a jungle or forest and uneasy terrain, but much older tanks from the 60s all the way to WW2 are perfect for the environment.

[@Hokyyy_]

@@masrendra8625 sad amx 13 noise

[@marvelousstan]

@@milokhanh313 ATGM's biggest advantage is that they are accurate at long ranges, for close range ambush high-end unguided rockets like RPG-29 are cheaper and a bit lighter for infantry to carry.

[@pickeljarsforhillary102]

Next week's War Thunder new premium....

[@andrewn327]

I mean, there’s already a Vietnamese vehicle in the game in the Chinese tech tree, so they’ll probably place it there if they do decide to bring it to WT.

[@jamestheotherone742]

That would be pretty cool. Is there a T-55 with ERA and TI already? I can't recall there being one.

[@NoName-sb9tp]

I mean yeah, another vietnamese vehicle or 2 in the russian and chinese techtree. (phong khong t-34 is a vietnamese made tank on a T-34/85 chassis. I feel like it should be put in the russian tech tree, not chinese).

[@akirasean4080]

@@NoName-sb9tp it is already on USSR/Russian tech tree, pls dont spread hoax

[@NoName-sb9tp]

@@akirasean4080 you’re a hoax mate. The russian version is a gift vehicle. The normal tech tree version is in the chinese tech tree. Stfu if you haven’t download “Brain version 2021” yet. 🖕

[@cherrypoptart2001]

A 100mm gun, regardless of how old or what gen tank is still a gun that can support infantry or act as anti structure even though it mightnt be able to effectively engage newer tanks. Brasil still uses M41 bulldogs if i remember correctly

[@DeltaPi314]

and HE-FRAG is still an HE-FRAG.

[@jamestheotherone742]

Yep. You only need good enough to counter your regional or local threats and operational needs.

[@Ren-tq1hs]

Even taiwan uses m41Ds

[@paulomoura5893]

Brazil didnt use m41 any more. They are on reserve. Now day We just use Leo 1 A7 and A5

[@tuanpham-xf3hj]

Gunsforbuns the T55M will be used as infantry support and the tank battle will be give to the T90 and may be the T72B1(rumor) so it can not face with morden MBT. If you see Lao and Cambodia doesn't a big theart and boder with China is a moutain province.

[@mikeandhev]

Really appreciate this update. Fascinating to see M48's looking pristine in VPA livery.

[@bigblue6917]

They look fresh from the factory

[@alerossi8564]

@@bigblue6917 all vietnam armour in reserves are like that M48 s tanks . In a lot of photos you can see very old soviet weapons sistem like BM-13 katiusha that are still new from factory

[@hendi1571]

@@alerossi8564 yeah, ZIS-2 guns being polished, looking brand new

[@NoName-sb9tp]

@@bigblue6917 that’s because the VNPA usually devote alot of funding maintaining the equipment. We have a whole factory just used for repair and manufacturing new piece of machinery for the equipment.

[@нацияинтернационал]

The Vietnam used t54 against pol pod of Cambodia - Cambodia was America's friend .

[@Kruegernator123]

It's similar in practice to the Israeli Sho't/Magach series of tanks or the South African Olifant: pushing these workhorses past their intended life expectancy. I think it's pretty cool.

[@arandomt-9056]

We plan too install a 125mm gun for the the old metal coffin but there's only few that actually equipped with the 105mm instead

[@sassysasquatch5761]

well the olifant's only similarity with the centurion now is the body literally everything else has been replaced by new parts

[@hemidas]

If it ain't broken, don't fix it.

[@Joshua_N-A]

The M60 with Abrams turret as well.

[@m5a1stuart83]

@@arandomt-9056 the tanks are good for infantry support or artilerry. Let say 1000 of these deployed to take over a city with thousands of infantry and air support.

[@dalea1691]

Ironic, my dad's M-48 is probably still out in that field in Vietnam. Or stripped down for recycling iron.

[@invertedv12powerhouse77]

Or it's rollin in the Vietnam ranks lol

[@dalea1691]

@@invertedv12powerhouse77 It burned for 12 hours. Diesel. That was in 1966

[@EdNashsMilitaryMatters]

Entirely possible: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYHLd6KmqdWen6c

[@Krasnoye158]

@@dalea1691 probably scrapped by now

[@boocomban]

well due to lack of ammunition on 90mm as it got sold for Thailand in the early 90s and spent on the Pol Pot war before that. All of M-48 in VPA is currently preserved.

[@wilsonj4705]

3:30 Driver hoping someone doesn't suddenly turn the turret.

[@blackdeath4eternity]

lol... yeah.....

[@starliner2498]

"Snip"

[@FusionCoreHoarder]

An accident like that could lead to seriois head injuries, really

[@annatascha3979]

@@FusionCoreHoarder Injuries? It was more like to death.

[@tangdat8532]

@@annatascha3979 that kind of accident exactly did happen in the VPA , the driver died at once

[@Krasnoye158]

As far as I know, the Israeli involvement stopped with the rejection of the T/54M3 prototype. This is commonly acknowledged in VN. No doubt the 54M retained some suitable aspects of that design. The VPA often prefers ease of maintenance and logistics over battle capabilities (if that capability is not needed that is), so the decision to not upgrade the engine and gun makes sense.

[@mostlymessingabout]

Any information on the turret armour upgrade? Looks like applique armour rather than ERA to me 🤔

[@jerryle379]

@@mostlymessingabout Era day ong a

[@mostlymessingabout]

@@jerryle379 bình thường ERA mỏng hơn 🤔. Cái này là Nga làm phải ko?

[@jerryle379]

@@mostlymessingabout Vietnam lam ong a ; Cai nay la Cai lop Ben ngoai thoi ; mieng era Ben trong ay ; not hop Hinh nhu Chua 4 mieng ;

[@mostlymessingabout]

@@jerryle379 ở youtube này có video mình thử cái ERA này không? Chất lượng cái ERA là tương đương với KONTACT-5 hay sao?

[@SMGJohn]

Vietnam understands very well that having any tank is better than no tank. And in todays modern warfare doctrines, tanks play minor roles mostly firesupport for infantry, and Drones and other air superiority weaponry is of far higher priority.

[@minhhieu8554]

yes, we have also produced drones for attack and reconnaissance

[@megatwingo]

I really hope that they will not scrap the T34's and SU100's but sell them to museums and collectors all over the world!

[@michaelmckinnon1591]

That would help them afford more T90s

[@gururu1286]

No , we use them as mobile turret for islands protection again China. Mostly in Truong Sa ( sparty islands). They are old but still can be use when our country have limited military budget

[@megatwingo]

@@gururu1286 Interesting. Thanks for the information!

[@RCorvinus]

With how much Russia has a hard-on for bringing back T-34s for parades and monuments, you could probably get a good trade for them.

[@Krasnoye158]

We even have T54 mod 49 still in running condition and have been through the war

[@srbenda1098]

T-55 is still very good tank, especally modernised one, it has less eletrics than the other tanks and litelary most things for tanks can be repaired by tankcrew.

[@zhufortheimpaler4041]

it just depends on the context of the situation. when facing just infantry or pickups with autocannons, yes the T55 is still a good tank. when facing other contemporary MBT like Leo1, Centurion or M48/M60.... the T55 is NOT a good tank and was already obsolete and no longer competitive. when faced with the next generation of MBT its looking really bad for T55. during Operaton Desert Storm, upgraded T55 of the iraki army got destroyed without even being able to detect the M1, Cr1 and Leo1 shooting at them from distance. a modern FCS is a big upgrade, but wont change much if it still has just 100-200mm steel armor and only applique ERA and the 100mm gun.

[@dmknght8946]

@@zhufortheimpaler4041 it is not just about the tank, but the tactic as well. The modern tank which is controlled by bad crew is just a heavy metal box. I mean upgraded T54 maybe cant fight with new gen MBT, but it can be used as infantry support or flank enemy formation.

[@zhufortheimpaler4041]

@@dmknght8946 sure, even a T34 is dangerous when no other Tank is on the battlefield and the enemy has no anti tank weapons. But a T55 is easily destroyed by the most common hand held anti tank weapons, even older ones like the RPG7 (wich is the most common RPG in the world) so yes, the gun and armor are still viable vs small arms, but at the moment, someone pulls out an RPG7 (wich is from the early 60´s) the T55 is done for

[@nogisonoko5409]

@@zhufortheimpaler4041 I would not say this upgraded T-54/55M is easily destroyed by RPG-7 from the front/side as for an obsolete hull, they have a lot of ERA that will kept them alive longer against those HEAT-based rockets. Any anti tank weapon that is slightly advanced than RPG-7 such as Carl Gustav or RPG-29 will have no problem one shotting this tank.

[@zhufortheimpaler4041]

@@nogisonoko5409 well the "latest models" from 1988, the RPG-7VR have a TandemWarhead and up to 700mm penetration, even older models have 400-600mm penetration. so yes, the rpg-7 will punch through a T55 with ERA with ease.

[@a.a5929]

Wow, seeing such a beautiful tank like the t-54-55 aka t-55 (I think) makes me very happy, as it seems that they won't be seeing a scrapyard any time soon

[@mikecimerian6913]

The VPA has a conservative and rational attitude. Really good review. Thank you.

[@mikecimerian6913]

@Bao Thuy Not throwing away money for a war that could be and putting emphasis on building a future. The VPA has demonstrated their heart in battle, this is worth more than fancy gadgets. In my opinion you have your priorities straight.

[@mikecimerian6913]

@Bao Thuy A littoral ship can have VLS now, corvettes pack more punch than a WWII cruiser. The most crucial thing is communications hardening and low tech contingency planning. I still believe in motorcycle couriers. Land lines. Every chip has to be secure and this in every system. When facing giants you don't fight them on their ground, the VPA has displayed this at its best in the past. The T-54s won't fail you. Preparedness is something of the mind. When GPS and satellite comms fail you, you are at analog T-54 level one way or another.

[@aleksaradojicic8114]

@Bao Thuy Merkava is questionable buy for Southeast Asia theatre. While not sure on dimensions, Merkava is heavier tank compared to T-90.

[@aleksaradojicic8114]

@Bao Thuy Merkava has weight of 65t, while T-90 has around 46/46t. Merkava does have more powerful engine to compensate, so power to weight ratio should be similar.

[@nogisonoko5409]

@@aleksaradojicic8114 More engine power would not save Merkava from being stuck on a bridge that cant hold such a weight or Merkava stuck on a mud because of too much pressure applied.

[@Parocha]

800 tanks, no matter if they are from the late 60s, is quite a large armored asset

[@khangkhang3192]

Nope, the correct answer is more than a thousand. And you are right, it's a lot, even though we want to replace them with some new stuff too.

[@Parocha]

@@khangkhang3192 even better…

[@Frankd22003]

Last updates was the T-54, T-55 are in the number of more than 2000. Come the inventory of T-72, T-72B, T-72B3 is somewhere 1000+. The T-90 inventory is near or 1000. Russia will send the latest innovated T-90M & T-90MS over soon. Someone in Vietnam told me Vietnam actually have in its tank inventory well over 5000. I don't know for a fact but I believe the number.

[@DuongTran-mm2rt]

@@Frankd22003 the total number of tanks will never be reveal. Sometime, on rare occasion you will know (still, only estimate), when some military officials gather for a meal party and get really drunk. They will discuss about it out loud but people usually ignore it.

[@generalnguyenngocloan1700]

@@khangkhang3192🫡

[@yes_head]

You can see one of these coming just from the smoke plume. Like old 50s-60s era fighter jets.

[@johndowe7003]

Well some tanks are better than none, I guess

[@jerryle379]

Well you only see the smoke if they rev the engine

[@noire6845]

in fact, here in Vietnam, we still have ISU-152, but instead of using it for tank destroying role, we use it as coastal defend weapon

[@thitran1362]

Not ISU-152, We have none of those only t34-85 and SU-100

[@mr.waffentrager4400]

It's like m48 super :) Edit: m48 super also has added compositite Armor (Nera) on turret

[@ftdefiance1]

We still ran the 48 in Korea in the Mid 80's

[@Barabel22]

@@ftdefiance1 You still had M48A3Ks/5Ks up until a few years ago as far as I remember.

[@ftdefiance1]

@@Barabel22 considering infrastructure (Bridges, roads and passes through the mountains it makes sense.)

[@kmseyam6945]

Bangladesh army has also upgraded its fleet of type 59 tanks to 'Type 59 Durjoy' specs. 174 tanks are upgraded. All of them with New turret, 125mm smoothbore gun, thermal night vision, new armor package with ERA, laser warning receiver.. everything has been upgraded except for the hull.

[@doubleaamv4654]

durjoy

[@Tounushi]

It's interesting that the T-54/55 is one of those tanks that'll never go away. They're still viable (with upgrades) as medium tanks, if modern MBTs could be considered heavy tanks and IFV/CFV-based vehicles are light tanks.

[@Noon69]

T-55 is the equivalent of a MiG-21 on the ground, "its old, its rusty, but it still kicking in some countries" and modernized (Romania MiG-21 Lancer carrying modern russian R-77 73's)

[@DingDang3D]

it's still easy enough to take down armored vehicles

[@thaivietinternational2837]

Thank you for informing our military defense industry, we are trying to develop our military defense industry quickly, regular and modern elite. Vietnam 🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳 🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳

[@myplane150]

Wow, they turned this into a really good looking tank (3:10)...👍

[@sangNg02]

Vietnam is very good at keeping military secret. For example, the Scub B missile, the Vietnamese army has purchased it in 90’s, but the citizen only knew we had Scub B was in 2002. And also with this T-54MS and T-72, nobody knows how many do we have and will have.

[@chickenpuddingstudio4730]

And sar-9 missiles we don't even know if the Vietnamese have it or not

[@Flyinghigh888]

Very obsoleted stuffs!

[@Trump-a-Tron]

Hands down my fav tank. So glad the Congs are keeping it alive!! Big respect!

[@milokhanh313]

Guess what , we even have T-54 1949 , one of the rarest Soviet tank . We kept it clean and smooth like new one 😋

[@minhtientran8158]

Upgraded weapons of the Vietnamese People's Army depend on funding and combat tactics and military art of Vietnam. Recalling before 1975, Mig 17 aircraft of the Vietnam People's Air Force did not mind American aircraft, before Mig 21 appeared. No matter how modern the weapon is, if you can't master it, your spirit is weak, and your discipline is not high enough to lead to failure.

[@billhanna2148]

Thank you 🙏 AGAIN Ed for your excellent work 👍👏👏 🤔 Could you please cover the Vietnamese-Chinese conflict in the early 80's ? There's very little detail on that engagement 😎

[@EdNashsMilitaryMatters]

I really want to, but detail is difficult to get in english. I'll have to tap lee ann up, see if he has anything.

[@billhanna2148]

@@EdNashsMilitaryMatters thank YOU 🙏

[@Aes880]

@@EdNashsMilitaryMatters most detail are kept in Unit archive or national archive National archive is out of question since you need clearance to get and without connection ,it impossible Unit archive is tedious to get,but not imposible

[@trunganguc732]

Can be brief like this. China’s politician Deng Xiao Ping want to teach VNC a lesson, VNC main battle army is on their way to kick Polpot ass since they cross the border, invade 6 VN province and killing more than 30.000 of VN innocent people, Polpot Iengsary genocide is fact used to be communism who fought side by side with VNC but after 1975 when American left South VN, Polpot Iengsary started to leave VNC for CCP. They learned the Communism way from CCP by CCP model concentration camp and force labour which lead to 2.2 million Cambodians die. Thats will be not a big deal since we all communist by that time (VNC,CCP, Polpot genocide), Polpot have the right to do what ever he and his genocide want as long as inside his country (UN not allow other country to interfere other country inside matter) but Polpot try to invade VN. Since Polpot is backed by CCP at that time then Ping decided to “teach VN a lesson”. He start a war of 60 division (roughly 600000 mans) all across VN border and China border claim that “breakfast at Lang Son, Lunch at Ha Noi, dinner at Saigon” which indicate that China will take VN in one day. But fact that after 14 day they only move 0.9km per day. When VNC start to take things seriously and move the main battle forces from Cambodia to North VN (thankfully we have our trustful Soviet Union that time provide us air-transportation) Ping claim that he win the war and achives war course then retreat all his forces. But it took 13 days after Ping announcement for PLA to fully out of VN land. The war is also to test Soviet reaction if VNC is under attack, thankfully SVU is still huge that time and they deploy about 1 millions troop to the Far East apply lots of pressure on CCP that time. According to expert SVU is willing to attack if CCP commited full invasion on VN. That summerized the conflict

[@billhanna2148]

@@trunganguc732 Thank you 🙏

[@hdjfjd8]

they can use these tanks even longer ,smart thing the Vietnamese did by updating these . They will be a good addition to the Vietnamese fleet of T-90,T-72 tanks

[@Pein061]

As a Vietnamese those T54M grandad are for second line of defense, the first line are for T90 and next T72 white eagle then will be replace with T90s and T72s.

[@trunganguc732]

Nah, since Im VNese myself. We have about 60 T90 and fewer than 40 T72. The main resouce now going to Navy and Airforce (especially jet fighter) to maintain and defense sea area. These amount of newer gen tank is for the fact way to small to cover a full force war, T54-55 upgrade will still going front line. As we have a wide border with our “friendly-neighbour” but most of terran is hills and mountaint which not suitable for heavy main battle tank and the problem in land border is kinda settle so threat from land attack is considerable small.

[@minhnhat5813]

@@trunganguc732 could you give me some source about Vietnam having t72?

[@trunganguc732]

@@minhnhat5813 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIeUk3l6r6Z-oZI here you go bro

[@Ypog_UA]

4:19 Well, no one's better at upgrading equipment than Israel...

[@ravenouself4181]

Serbia: M-84AS1

[@Krasnoye158]

@Ozzie sounds like the perfect combination

[@M65V19]

Слава Украйне

[@NoName-sb9tp]

@@ravenouself4181 that’s an upgraded version of a T-72 mate. They are 2 different creatures. As well as there is no serial production happening at the time of this video.

[@cloudysoup9056]

Or Ukraine and Russia

[@drianmortiz9375]

Very impressive and wonderful modification of the old but still reliable T-54 Medium Tank. The country of Vietnam's great effort that has done well, could be use as a good motivation for every developing countries in particular in the SE Asia to become at least a little bit self reliant by trying to improve the capabilities of there military arsenals, that could also try to modify and upgrade there old war machines in order to make it more applicable, complex and reliable for the modern day warfare. Very informative video host, thank you for sharing this one.

[@master-on-self9802]

Respect Viêtnam army From Algéria

[@Alldaboss]

Man I feel like flying to vietnam to visit one of there miltary expos just to check out the interior.

[@AfroMan187]

Imagine going to Microsoft and asking for an update to Windows 95

[@dj1NM3]

One thing which seems conspicuous by its absence are ERA panel covered skirts covering the hull sides and top half of the tracks. The upgrading of the fire-control and sighting systems would be the most important of what the VPA has done, I would hazard a guess that they've figured that sustaining a single hit from a modern Russian or Chinese tank would at least be a mission-kill and there are limits as to what appliqué ERA panels can help protect from with plain RHA (not composite, like would show up with the T-62) backing it up.

[@Xumak525]

Al-zarrar is also a very interesting upgrade for the T-59 much extensive than the Vietnam ones.

[@MarkCSevenSixTwo]

It just goes to show that you can't polish a turd, but you CAN roll it in glitter.

[@OnEEmONErD]

That's cause tanks aren't that useful in a country like VN. No point in spending money on tanks they can't use in 90% of the country.

[@ravenouself4181]

WOW, someone doesn't understand neither the Geography of Vietnam nor the importance of the T-54/55 for the development of the modern MBT's.

[@nightshade4873]

god, that saying reminds me of Jimmy Carr.

[@jamestheotherone742]

The T-55 is hardly a turd.

[@RigepFroggit]

a 100mm gun is still a 100mm gun and it still kills. Vietnam doesn't need a bunch of new multi-million dollar western tanks. Update the fire control, the sight, slap on some new reactive armor and it works. New engines would be nice but not necessary what they've got works and you can make replacement parts in any machine shop, maybe upgrade the suspension to deal with increased weight.

[@fanda789]

Podívejte se na Československý t55 AM2 kladivo

[@Akaoni21]

I love how Vietnam seems to be sensible and works within their means. All the equipment looks very good. I'm so used to hearing about disasters and incompetence within my own nation's military so it's nice to see Vietnam doing well.

[@dehatechina]

The Vietnamese have produced a APFSDS round for the D10 gun. This will allow it to take out modern tanks. Furthermore, the T-54M can now shoot while on the move. The fighting in Ukraine has proven that heavy armor means nothing in the face of anti-tank missiles. Therefore, the T54M will survive just as well as a Challenger.

[@Flying_Lexus]

Well said. I agree with that statement. I remember people saying that the Russian armor was obsolete because it can be easily destroyed on a modern battlefield. Well, the war in Ukraine showed that any tank is obsolete on a modern battlefield.

[@TheKilroyman]

Vietnam showing us that the Old Guard still has it. 👍

[@hahdanghongha7810]

these tanks were to support infantry or fight in the mountains only we would have newer tanks like T90s, T72s upgraded to fight tanks. anyway, tanks are like final wall now. UAVs and small missiles are produced and upgraded in large quantity. China will soon be the best army in the world, we have to defend somehow

[@vashbain3136]

pretty nice upgrades, those tanks looking crisp

[@the.......3694]

Omg lets go,our t54/55 has been upgraded

[@superdupergrover9857]

Sure, they're not much good against other tanks, but they'll still work just fine against APC's, fortifications and for infantry support. The problems I can see are: treating it like a proper tank, maintenance, and anti-tank missiles. These problems seems to have been addressed.

[@kwlkid85]

@Bruh Moment Dropping the fleet number down to 300 means lots of spares from the other tanks.

[@Krasnoye158]

@Bruh Moment good point there about agtm launchers but they can only be effective once they get close enough. I don’t think we will ever use tanks without infantry support

[@superdupergrover9857]

@Bruh Moment While nobody _makes_ spare parts, that doesn't mean that there are no spare parts. Everyone else is getting rid of their T55's and would be ecstatic to get more than scrap value for those parts. Also, Vietnam has an entire industry supplying spare parts for, or modifying their salvaged American equipment _without_ the aid of the country of origin. Making/procuring/modifying spare parts for a T55 could only be easier. Secondly, I imagine they will address thermal signature during the refits, as there is only so much you can do for that before you wrap the whole thing in a thermal blanket, old equipment or new. Lastly, it will not be used for frontline service, just infantry support and the like. On paper at least.

[@Krasnoye158]

@Bruh Moment how do you know that vn has no tooling?

[@kentershackle1329]

@Bruh Moment What Spare Parts, here are we talking about?. Its a simpleton tank right?. Apart frm Engines/Gearbox; Gun barrel; I dont see any much problem that the VN current industry couldn't produce/reverse engineer.

[@travistucker1033]

Makes sense as a stopgap until the T-90.

[@ouitai4011]

VPA already received 64 T90 S and SK from Russia, and a VPA general even revealed in his speech that VPA also operates a number of T72MS

[@coolbox8545]

The T-90 most likely won't become too popular within the near future (15 years for instance) so the PAVN is most likely going to pick a cheaper though similar design to operate in unison with the T-90 in its armored doctrine. That designs as somewhat confirmed by a high ranking Armored Corp officer to be the Russian made T72M2, the combat performance of quite is generally considered to be similar to first generation T-90.

[@theognistyheros]

T-54/55 and T-55 during the war could be used as stug or howitzer (soviets were trained to shoot not only directly but also indirectly)

[@muneirovalibas6194]

Some may say its severely outdated compared to modern mbts...but thats still an mobile armoured platform with a 100mm cannon. Against almost everything else besides a modern MBT and air combatants, this is a deadly threat.

[@nguyenquanghoc5085]

Vietnam has successfully produced artillery shells and anti-tank missiles, which can penetrate 170mm of armor. And the 100mm barrel is fully responsive. When there is a war, Vietnam will be completely self-sufficient in ammunition and weapons in the country without the need to buy more or ask for aid. That is the policy of Vietnam towards.

[@nguyenquanghoc5085]

Vietnam has successfully produced artillery shells and anti-tank missiles, which can penetrate 170mm of armor. And the 100mm barrel is fully responsive. When there is a war, Vietnam will be completely self-sufficient in ammunition and weapons in the country without the need to buy more or ask for aid. That is the policy of Vietnam towards.

[@nguyenquanghoc5085]

Vietnam has successfully produced artillery shells and anti-tank missiles, which can penetrate 170mm of armor. And the 100mm barrel is fully responsive. When there is a war, Vietnam will be completely self-sufficient in ammunition and weapons in the country without the need to buy more or ask for aid. That is the policy of Vietnam towards.

[@Sholto_David]

I have been watching MasterMilo's refurbishment of a Type 69. One of the notable difficulties he has faced is excessive engine smoke. Similar amounts of smoke appearing at 2:26 here, perhaps this is a feature and not a bug.

[@EdNashsMilitaryMatters]

Those v50 engines are rough. I think zaloga talks about how the Soviets would change the oil after the first few hundred kms and get several kilos of steel shavings out it.

[@boocomban]

it is a Diesel engine, used a manual timed fuel injector. It is a bug as well as a feature as all of the tank has a function to produce the smoke cover by inject more fuel into the engine to produce the thick smoke screen. on the Soviet tank like T-54, it can produce 15 minutes of Diesel smoke before your engine go toast and everyone has a shitty day to maintain after it. But yes, all of the Diesel engine tanks will smoke when they rev high so saddle due to the fuel is not burn fast enough (diesel is more dense than gasoline), this is even worse in a cold climate as diesel harder to ignite at that time. this is Challenger smoke, as you can see even when its engine idle, it still produces white smoke, and when it turns on the smoke generator, as you can see the smoke thicker as it rev this can say it is a diesel engine bug and a feature as well. /watch?v=goLNmcmYcA0

[@matchc0635]

I bet there would be a T-54/55 still in active service somewhere when next century comes.

[@awizor]

People will colonize Mars using AKs, DShKMs, Toyota technicals and upgraded soviet cold war era tanks.

[@ComradeAesthetic]

It's cool to see you cover this thank you :D

[@duyphuongtran191]

Yes they are obsoleted but once the country is at war, everything which can shoot is valuable. Russian and Ukrainian are even pulling out their original t55 t54 and some www weapons from museums. Thanks for your information

[@MikhailTeplensky]

Russia is using the t-54’s for artillery type uses,meanwhile Ukraine is like Vietnam,upgrading them

[@duyphuongtran191]

@@MikhailTeplensky Yep, and I believe it's a good idea bro. Vietnam currently have an excellent generation of diplomats, so saving money for other aspects seems to be a smart choice.

[@The_ZeroLine]

You mean Russia is. Ukraine isn’t. Ukraine was gifted about 35 M-55s from Slovenia, which had Israel create an upgrade package for its T-55s.

[@300guy]

It only makes sense, they aren't going to be able to outbuild or outspend China, the only real opponent would possibly be Cambodia and I am sure those old but reliable tanks are adequate for that task.

[@z54964380]

Well I mean they could potentially get some goodies from the US at some point which is strange considering they are communists

[@300guy]

Friend of my friend, enemy of my enemy. Same reason why we supported Saddam against Iran, or more shamefully the Khmer Rouge against Vietnam.

[@SovietBear4]

@@z54964380 china's way bigger threat to US foreign interests than Vietnam

[@Quang_Tran_asdf]

Somewhere in VN we're still having T-34-85, so an upgraded T-54 would not be something suprise to us

[@thanhtc1988]

No, Vietnam had not used T-34 for a long time, they retired after China-Vietnam war end in 1991.

[@giaopx]

@@thanhtc1988 they are stationed in hoang sa, truong sa and used as a artillery.

[@gururu1286]

@@thanhtc1988 still use as turret in truong sa ( sparty island)

[@FusionCoreHoarder]

I heard they are being used for training. Which makes sense in a way, since the T-34/85 is very easy to drive

[@thitran1362]

@@thanhtc1988 We have been using those for island defense, a form of mobile artillery. Same with the SU 100.

[@5anjuro]

Supporting Vietnam's military program is one of the areas where Russia and the West have shared interests, and Vietnam can be a valuable medium and mediator. This can help build trust in other areas, like climate, pandemic prevention etc. Despite the official declarations, at heart Russia is equally wary of a too powerful China.

[@blackknightz5036]

Helping smaller SEA countries grow is a good way to box china in

[@davidbuur6999]

Vietnam's t55 tank was upgraded by Israel and engineers of the Vietnamese army, after upgrading its power was greatly increased.

[@tunguyen-jg5un]

Yes pro

[@davidbuur6999]

@Bao Thuy Israel signed a contract with Vietnam in 2012 to produce new guns for the Vietnamese army and upgrade these T 55 tanks.

[@RamenNoodlePackets]

That upgrade package looks badass. I know these old T series are ancient but a tank is a tank and all tanks are cool in my opinion.

[@paulkirkland3263]

Another very interesting video.

[@lagrangewei]

the side armour of the turret are probably just spaced armour. this is similiar to chinese reserve tank, ERA have a lifespan and are harder to handler, it not worth the cost especially in tank that are unlikely to see frontline service anyway. the armour can be refitted quickly anyway if required.

[@mikepette4422]

something that might not be considered about the engine of the T-54/55's.... they are old fashioned motors. In other words they don't need shielding from electronic bursts. They can start up without expensive shielding and replacement of electronics that would be knocked out by any EP blasts either atmospheric or localized. Sounds to me like Vietnam has made a very sound investment

[@sevko_1]

Great video the only thing I would add is that the turret and hull armour package has more than a passing resbelance to Ukranian Nozh (Knife) ERA but it's only a small thing

[@mostlymessingabout]

Probable. Vietnam has traded with Eastern European tanks over the decades

[@jamestheotherone742]

Not fitting ERA side skirts is an interesting choice if the vehicle is intended as an Infantry support tank, where all sorts of light to medium AT weapons tend to whiz around. I wonder if it was a budget (weight or cost) reason, or operational (easily damaged in urban and jungle terrain, etc.)?

[@Krasnoye158]

AT weapons only can approach tanks if there's no infantry support, and they have to get pretty close to be effective

[@jamestheotherone742]

@@Krasnoye158 Most ATGM have several km range and even light infantry are equipped with RPGs, LAWs, etc, that can ruin an AFV's day even if it has dismounts out in front of it because its common for there to be pockets of enemy troops that get bypassed or overlooked.

[@Krasnoye158]

@@jamestheotherone742 I acknowledge that, however, that move by enemy infantry is risky since as long as you fire, you are spotted. And also, the range is one thing as it is determined in testing ranges under controlled conditions, under real combat conditions it depends also on all other sorts of factors. When you fire, it must first hits, if it hits then it must penetrate to kill the tank, but you are still spotted regardless. In short I think this tank vs enemy pocket fight is a bit in favour of the tank.

[@jamestheotherone742]

@@Krasnoye158 That is not the experience of Israel in Lebanon, The US in Iraq, or Russia in Chechnya. Even the Saudis are constantly getting bloody noses because the Yemini are able to sneak up on them and pop a tank, in a desert. And they have all implemented all-aspect active and passive protection measures in response.

[@Krasnoye158]

@@jamestheotherone742 true, but let's not forget that VietNam is not a desert. One example doesn't say anything. The Saudis aren't experienced tank users. Russia failed because they let their tanks went into the city without infantry support.

[@derrickstorm6976]

Man the audio on this one is So Good

[@LostCylon]

*Sublime :)* A wonderful understated review of Viet heavy armour. Better than bravado any day :)

[@GIGroundNPound]

Just stumbled on your channel and really enjoy your vids sir! SUBBED!

[@janwitts2688]

They could get some good money from collectors for a few t34 and sus. .. probably enough for a few more upgrades..

[@gutentag587]

I feel as though they could just sell some outdated vehicles (btr-60, pt-76, t-34) or vehicles they don't necessarily need (m41 walker bulldog, m48 patton, m42 duster) through auction, and then maybe they could afford to either upgrade or get a small amount of btr-80, bmp-1/2. Hell they could even put up an auction for t-54 mod 1949 in running condition since these things are very rare and collectors would yearn for these things any day.

[@YuukiHotaruu]

@@gutentag587 that t-54 mod 1949 was in combat condition, not just running

[@gutentag587]

@@YuukiHotaruu my apology, but yeah those t-54 mod 1949 are surprisingly mint af

[@hendi1571]

@@gutentag587 vietnam already operates bmp-1 and 2

[@gutentag587]

@@hendi1571 yes but i feel as though they could have sell their outdated pt-76 in exchange for more amphibious vehicles such as bmp-1/2 or even bmp-3 if they were able to

[@cheongjiahao4843]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the applique armour is actually an upgraded variant of the Israeli Blazer ERA

[@hendi1571]

Probably Super Blazer

[@Mouxbar]

If it's good enough, it's good enough. Just ask a B-52 :-)

[@milokhanh313]

Sam-2 like B-52 ass 😋😋 I wonder what would happen if Sam-3 arrived Hanoi earlier

[@fangzu612]

b52 was called flying aluminium u know in vietnam war u know

[@phatxuan65]

Well I think i still have some of fragments of b52 in my kitchen ! And a skull of american pilot

[@tunguyen-jg5un]

Not is sam Is missied s125

[@impguardwarhamer]

i supose if they also went through the expense of upgrading the gun and engine as well they may aswell have just bought a new tank.

[@noticing33]

Probably cheaper, as countries move on, they have a lot of stock of old parts

[@Masada1911]

The T 54/55 will be around longer than we will

[@brapgabslab7336]

tbf it is the Ak of the tank world

[@guaporeturns9472]

@@brapgabslab7336 for sure.

[@guaporeturns9472]

@Bruh Moment yeah , really.

[@Sajuuk]

@Bruh Moment They DID integrate new armor into the hull, and the gun is good enough to cope with most foes it will face. It says so in the video. Also, that 100mm gun can penetrate the rear and sides of most modern tanks and easily destroy anything other than another main battle tank. Again, it's mentioned these tanks will be used to support the T90s which will eventually make up the vanguard of Vietnam's tank fleet, and not face frontline Chinese units. Keep in mind Vietnam's focus is on defending against Chinese aggression, for which these modernized tanks are aptly suited. Lastly, ANY tank facing down infantry that are out of anti-tank weaponry is a formidable foe (the Germans discovered this when overrun by hordes of Soviet tanks), so even these old modernized vehicles have a purpose in Vietnam's doctrine. They are very much the AK-47 of tanks in my mind.

[@Ypog_UA]

@Bruh Moment It can, just depending on the situation. A cheap tank anyone can get means that in small conflicts, the side with just a handful of outdated tanks will have a huge advantage over the side that doesn't. Also remember that they still pose a threat to all modern armies simply because of how common they are. Even modern MBTs can be knocked out by them if they're not careful.

[@NoName-sb9tp]

Judging from the potential enemy of Vietnam in the area, the upgraded T-54/55 is an okay choice for the time being because of the budget constrain. As more modern mbt like the T-90S/SK (and potentially T-72B3M) goes in the front lines, the T-54/55 will mostly be relegated to the rear and reserve, then retired.

[@NghiaLe-ol2go]

ta ko mua t72b3 đâu bro :)))) chủ yếu sẽ mua tiếp t90s và số lượng có thể lên tới hơn 120 chiếc nâng tổng số t90s phục vụ sẽ gần 200 chiếc (kế hoạch đến năm 2030)số t90s đó sẽ phối hợp vs t54/55m để đảm bảo học thuyết chiến tranh của ta vả lại ko thể mua trên 200 chiếc t90s vì chi phí vận hành nó quá đắt so với kinh tế của ta

[@229masterchief]

Have one of the tank ram the gates of the Independence Palace again

[@JimmySailor]

After such a terrible war it will probably never happen, but Vietnam and the United States share a lot of common interests. Both sides profit from free trade and neither wants to see China become exclusively dominant in the South China Sea. Having been to Vietnam, it’s a beautiful country and it’s only with great sadness that I think about the war. A closer alignment with Korea, Japan, Thailand, and the Philippines makes sense for everyone interested in a peaceful future.

[@mayonotes9849]

I can see this vehicle coming to War Thunder as a premium.

[@thelieutenant7732]

There should be a minor communist nations tree consisting of mostly Vietnamese and North Korean tanks

[@redsky4038]

The T54s were OP tanks back in the 60s to 80s nice to see it be upgraded to next gen.

[@chicuongvu1806]

If we going abram we are fuck but going against chinease tank I’ll say we have a good chance

[@redsky4038]

@@chicuongvu1806 nah, you’d be fcked either way. China also has a third gen tank, the Type-99. The misconception that China has second gen or first gen tank as their main battle tank is false. Their main battle tank is a third gen medium tank. The Type 99 uses a 125mm gun, while the Abrams uses a 120mm gun, both are on the same scale, the Abrams weight 26 tons and the type 99 weights 27 tons, both are very strong tank. It could easily take out a M48, but Vietnam has a upgraded version of the T-55 and the T-55 probably has a low chance of defeating Abrams or a Type-99, it still has a chance against both. The upgraded one that is.

[@jerryle379]

@@redsky4038 type 99 won't able to operate in Vietnam lol ! China will mostly used whele 105mm apc and type 15 light tank to invade Vietnam which this guy with new 100mm round more then able to destroy them ; for more heavy armor like type 96 the t90 and rpg 29 plus atgm guy will deal with them

[@redsky4038]

@@jerryle379 well in that case the Abrams can’t operate in Vietnam either. Because America also uses APC while invading countries. The Abrams was made for open ground battles. In the deserts and grass planes. I thought the battle field was gonna be in a open place, or a city. Not the in the jungles of Vietnam. If you were to be in the jungles ofc you’d use APVs instead of tanks.

[@jerryle379]

@@redsky4038 even Vietnam city type 99 and abraham are way too heavy lol 😂 only few bridge can able to support them ; road will broke and know sinkhole will start to sallow then

[@bigh9809]

Looking fine the old girl is still game and will take on all comers just like the nation she serves, 👍

[@vanja2565]

Only thing I see lacking here that would be rather cheap and hugely improve it are smoke launchers, 6 should do and sideskirts, they could go for basic rubber ones or even add sheet metal ones with ERA, honestly even kontakt-1 would do on them

[@RCorvinus]

Don’t need smoke launchers with that exhaust plume lol

[@vanja2565]

@@RCorvinus some would be good still

[@aspopulvera9130]

Just like our saying here... "Kalabaw lang ang tumatanda"

[@khoivo7947]

Vietnamese here. We did indeed developed ERA. 1st generation ERA comparable to Kontakt-1 had been tested some time back and newer ERA blocks, supposedly comparable to Kontakt-5 (the ERA on T-90s) are in development since last year.

[@tomk3732]

They should sell the old stuff to collectors. Or even wait a decade or so when it would be ultra valuable.

[@Rose.Of.Hizaki]

why should they sell off all their tanks to collectors and leave themselves open to attack from China?

[@loadingcheese9765]

That’s not how military equipment works..

[@ariqasadam199]

no one would buy it even tho it is very valuable

[@FusionCoreHoarder]

I mean, maybe the SU-100s will be wanted by museums...

[@tomk3732]

@@Rose.Of.Hizaki I do not think collector items would help vs. China. They will be replaced by slightly younger T-55s. There are plenty of potential buyers. Even T-34/85 is no longer "cheap" it costs more then T-55 (!) Su-100 / Su-76 or even M-48 are all more then a T-55. The tanks in storage are worth more then the tanks that are newer and about to replace them. Part of the high resale value of this historical collection is excellent condition. Where else would you find a battle ready Su-100? You can try North Korea but I doubt they are selling or even capable with sanctions of a sale. Also US stuff - cannot get that from NK (they do not have enough themselves). Where can you get for example early M48? Granted M48 is equivalent to T-55 but there are far more T-55 so value of M48 is higher then that of T-55. Too bad Vietnam did not fight the Germans, Panzer IV in mint condition is up to 3 million USD. Famous Tiger - if one was for sale (British will not budge) would easily go over 10m - more then a brand new Abrams. T-34/85 should sell for about 25% more than a nice T-55 - or at least 150,000 USD.

[@themajesticmagnificent386]

What a classic series of tanks the T54/55 were/are.!

[@Slaktrax]

Great idea, nothing wrong with up-grading old tanks, particularly Russian types as they are simple, reliable and dependable unlike modern western AFV's. That V12 diesel has been used since WW2 and is still being used in the latest Russian AFV's though obviously upgraded and modernized. 🙂

[@Xeemix]

They could also convert some of the T-54/55s into BTR-Ts.

[@RFi731]

imho BMPT would be more feasible for infantry support

[@Xeemix]

@@RFi731 Definitely, but I don't think they got T-72 chassis' to modify for that, but also the BTR-T would provide some troop transportation as well.

[@dohoang6515]

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[@TuanPham-do2oc]

Chào đồng hương

[@pudanielson1]

Hoang Sa belongs to China because North Vietnam gave it to them, VNCH fought China and lost at Hoang Sa.

[@vitamina-7536]

Я могу понять если это было т72 Б 3 но т 54 это уже слишком старая модель

[@blue-skyuniform]

this information is really good, I myself plan to make videos about the infantry and their uniforms in service, money also for the army of Laos and Cambodia I hope to see more video of people's army of Vietnam

[@donny6775]

Nice to see them upgrading in response to hostile CCP movements.

[@takoyakiboom1556]

Type 99 is laughing hard

[@jerryle379]

@@takoyakiboom1556 type 99 cry when enter Vietnam too heavy 😂 even in city ; type 96 and type 15 and they wheel apc 105 gun carrier will be the thing they used if they invade Vietnam but then beside type 96 the 100mm with it new apsdf can pen type 15 and wheel vehicle ; type 96 are for rpg 29 and t90 plus atgm to deal with

[@takoyakiboom1556]

@@jerryle379 You never knows who will win until the war breakout：）

[@jerryle379]

@@takoyakiboom1556 yup ; but hey if China invade us it will be they end ; we will made them bleed just like our ancestor did and it won't be a war between them and us ; everyone is waiting a reason to strike china ; they know it hence they don't dare to invade taiwan even they can ; ww3 will happens in asia either in south china sea or taiwan or indian china border mark my word

[@takoyakiboom1556]

@Hải Hùng why don't you ask Chinese about war? The one beat your army up in 1979

[@neutral3784]

The thumbnail really looks like the crusader tank.

[@alekzandah360]

I wonder how effective ww2 guns would be against modern tanks like Leopards and even T82s and T90s. Many poorer nations still use largely unmodified WW2 tanks. Paraguay and Uruguay, namely, still exclusively use WW2 tanks (M4 Fireflys, M3A1 Stuarts and M24 Chaffees) and even Brazil and Chile still have M48s, M41A1s and what not in storage. *Although Paraguay has discontinued service of the Shermans and Stuarts, those are the only true TANKS they have.

[@Kruegernator123]

They might be able to score mobility kills on the tracks or destroy the main gun's optics.

[@Ypog_UA]

@@thedungeondelver Well, that's not exactly true. Firstly, depending on the armour layout, the projectile wouldn't bounce off, but more likely would just shatter or have its fuse detonate on the composite. If there's ERA, then it will just be disintegrated. However, on the sides and rear of most MBTs they could penetrate within 1 or 200 metres. You have to remember that most MBTs only have thin steel mesh or rubber pads protecting these areas, which decent WW2 era AP rounds would not be affected by. Only on the best MBTs of the most powerful nations do they apply actual composite or even ERA to protect all around the tank.

[@svetovidarkonsky1670]

I wonder if the old aiming point at and above the gap after the first road wheel is still the go-to shot?

[@nagaykei6611]

Warthunder be like selling this in 7.0 br only to go up to 10.0 and remain useless

[@counterman-namreview516]

@Ed Nash's Military Matters beside T-54mod49, we also have some T-54 mod 47 with "smooth" D10T gun (without bore evacuator) and "square" gun manlet

[@jerryle379]

Those early model are trainer tank lol :)

[@Calum_S]

Meanwhile, the UK develops a new armoured vehicle that allegedly can't reverse over a 20cm barrier.

[@wekker090]

what a load of bull :-)

[@rajatdani619]

Shit happenes even in 2009-2010 That time president Obama's Lemosine also got stuck on the Speed breaker. It can save u from direct RPG round but can't save u from a speed breaker 😌😌.

[@Calum_S]

@@wekker090 clearly the pacifists at the Torygraph are just shit stirring then www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2021/06/02/new-british-tanks-costing-35bn-cannot-driven-safely-20mph-reveals/

[@wekker090]

@@Calum_Sjust wait and see. It will all be good. Do not believe all they write.

[@f-ducket4586]

3:59 "Good stuff" in the container to the left of the ladder .. "Meh stuff" to the right of the ladder.

[@1joshjosh1]

Now I want to join the VPA!!

[@mostlymessingabout]

You're welcome. Maybe even consider the special forces divisions too 😅

[@1joshjosh1]

@@Gunsforbuns Yes but diesel-powered scrap metal. Making a lot of smoke and noise. 😆😆😆

[@Frankd22003]

Last updates was the T-54, T-55 are in the number of more than 2000. Come the inventory of T-72, T-72B, T-72B3 is somewhere 1000+. The T-90 inventory is near or 1000. Russia will send the latest innovated T-90M & T-90MS over soon. Someone in Vietnam told me Vietnam actually have in its tank inventory well over 5000. I don't know for a fact but I believe the number.

[@billtheunknown917]

The VietNamese army are expect to have 200 T72MS in the near future

[@trungnguyen-te4rj]

We had have

[@ghostwolfonline]

@@trungnguyen-te4rj làm gì có bác

[@HuyTranHuy-dn6jt]

Đã mua.

[@noticing33]

With modern computers, its lethal, i hope ot has an artillery FCS for indirect fire

[@theleninist4272]

Russia has just finished delivering 350 T-90 tanks .

[@ReviveHF]

Good video, reminded me of Mark Felton Productions.

[@louiswilkins9624]

Use what you got

[@luthfirahman6460]

how come the fire system on Vietnam t55 has thermals and Ukraine t64 doesn't

[@doomskull7549]

ah yes.,The 80,000,000,000th T54 modernisation

[@bigh9809]

Yeah they just keep going and going

[@hahdanghongha7810]

suitable for the terrain. Heavier tanks are not suitable in Vietnam. The US knows it best

[@justicar5]

bet they are really regretting that T-90 purchase right about now.

[@googlesama]

Yep have over 600 t90s I think only Russia sell tanks to Vietnam Either it's the best tank we can buy maybe it doesn't have much better option well Do you sell tanks to communist country? probably is better than nothing