• Comment: This is a good start to an article, the sources just need a little work. They might be hard to find, I looked around on Google Scholar but couldn't find anything. If you need a hand with getting sources ping me and I'll try to help where I can. Dr vulpes (Talk) 18:47, 29 September 2024 (UTC)


BMPT-62
BMPT-62
A Model BMPT-62
produced2010-Current
in-service2022-Current
No. Built~300
OperatorsAlgerian People's National Army Ukrainian Ground Forces
Developed FromT-62, BMP-2, BMP-2M (Allegedly)
EngineV-55V Engine (Allegedly) with 620 Horse Power
WeaponryKornet ATGM ,2A42 Autocannon, 7.62MM PKT Machine Gun, RDG-M Smoke Grenade

General Information and History

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The BMPT-62 is an Algerian Armored Fighting Vehicle (AFV) being developed by the Algerian Military to service with BMPT Terminators as-well as replacing T-62 and BMP-2 Vehicles sitting in storage deposits and weapons caches. beginning development sometime in 2010[1] and entering service in 2022 for the 60th Algerian independence day parade featuring a T-62 chassis along with a BMP-2 turret and additional slat armor.[1]

As of 2024 little is known about the BMPT-62 with it only being scene in scarce photos and footage from Algerian military parades,[2]

According to Certain sources an estimated number of ~300 have been produced however this could be higher or lower including recent production or accidents/sales.

Development

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The BMPT-62 is developed from a mix of the T-62, A Soviet Main Battle Tank
and the BMP-2, A Soviet Infantry Fighting Vehicle.[1] The original vehicle was developed from a need of the Algerian military to reinforce their low numbers of BMPT Terminators as well as replacing, Modernizing and removing aging and BMP-2 and T-62s from storage.[3] The BMPT-62's produced however contain a T-62 Chassis along with additional Slat-Armor and ERA with a BMP-2 Turret with Additional Sights, Technology and ATGMs.[1]

Weapons and Specifications

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Weapons and Firepower

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1x 30 mm 2A42 autocannon

2x Kornet ATGM

 
Kornet ATGM
 
2A42 Auto Cannon
 
V-55V Engine Likely used by the BMPT-62

(Additionally can include secondary weapons such as PKT 7.62 Machine guns and Smoke grenades)[1]

Armor and Protection

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Chassis Protection

102mm Steel Upper-Front-Plate

79mm Steel Upper-Side

15mm Steel Lower-Side

46mm Steel Back-Plate

Additional Slat armor and Add-on Kontact-1 ERA

Turret Protection

33mm Steel Turret Face (Estimated)

16mm Steel Turret Sides (Estimated)

Additional Slat armor[4]

Engine

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The BMPT-62 Likely inherits the V-55V Engine from the T-62 providing 620 horsepower, weighing in at around ~30-40 Tons this gives it a sluggish and slow speed however it could be faster with an upgraded engine or suspension characteristics.

Operators

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  Algeria

- Algerian Land Forces- ~300 in Service as of 2022[1]

  Ukraine

- Ukrainian Ground Forces Unknown amount in service as of 2022[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "T-62 Berezhok Heavy IFV". www.globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
  2. ^ office_zzam (2022-07-05). "New BMPT-62 fire support tracked armored vehicle unveiled by Algerian". armyrecognition.com. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
  3. ^ Liam, Darek (2022-07-09). "Algeria parades BMPT-62 fire support vehicle based on T-62 with Berezhok turrets". Military Africa. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
  4. ^ "Algeria T-62 Berezhok Fire Support Vehicle Conversion". Secret Projects Forum. 2022-07-03. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
  5. ^ "Improvisation in Ukraine: T-62 tank hull with BMP-2's turret". 2023-05-08. Retrieved 2024-09-29.