Amazing Tank combat video reports-Syria

[Stealhead]

Originally Posted by tmccarthy

Here's a clear view of a BMP taking a hit...

It sure blew the engine cover open.I think they run a V-6 diesel in the BMPs.


I think that HEAT round exploded too soon.

Here is what a proper HEAT round from an RPG looks.One hole with radial marks from the back of the device.


Lucky day for the BMP.

Ah in the video it says shaped charge IED that makes much more sense.

"Наступление на север. Часть 4.2 Контратака. Подрыв БМП.
Northward attack. Part 4.2. Counter-attack. IFV hit by a shaped charge IED."

So it was not an RPG it was a poorly designed or timed IED.

I have seen videos of T-72s getting taken out by IEDs so they get it right sometimes.

Personally as an insurgent force I'd go after the supply chain without fuel the T-72 is useless I'd destroy the fuel dumps and kill the mechanics the best way to win is to fight dirty.