Amazing Tank combat video reports-Syria

[CptSimFreak]

Originally Posted by Wolferz

They can still move but can't steer very well.
If the track came off that easily, it either was poor design or a poor repair made prior to the engagement.

How about RPG that damaged said track.....

[Wolferz]

Originally Posted by CptSimFreak

How about RPG that damaged said track.....

Well, yeah, that would do it too. I couldn't tell what was going on with all the smoke being laid down and all of them stepping and fetching.

That was a brave fellow who hooked up the tow cable.

[tmccarthy]

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

[Wolferz]

Originally Posted by tmccarthy

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

The view clouded up rapidly.

[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.

[Tango589]

Originally Posted by Stealhead

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.

Don't go giving 'em ideas!

[Stealhead]

That idea has been common knowledge for a very long time death by 1,000 cuts nothing new at all classic guerrilla warfare or given the situation in Syria the whole thing is asymmetric the fact that the opposition has lasted this long means that they are playing by my rules.


Additionally I could care less about Assad.

[tmccarthy]

Here it is... attack on "rear" / assembly area followed by some armor/IFV close combat.