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This article examines Russia’s unsustainable loss of tanks in its war against Ukraine, and highlights Russia’s desperation in redeploying its Cold War-era T-62 tanks which are struggling with the weight of additional armour needed to fight a modern war.Summary
- The T-62’s low power-to-weight ratio causes mobility problems.
- The tank’s slow reverse speed hinders its hit-and-run effectiveness.
- The T-62 is left vulnerable to attack.
- Ukraine's modern M-1s and Leopard 2s offer a tactical advantage.
