Draft:BMPT-62
| Submission declined on 29 September 2024 by Dr vulpes (talk). This submission is not adequately supported by reliable sources. Reliable sources are required so that information can be verified. If you need help with referencing, please see Referencing for beginners and Citing sources.
Where to get help
How to improve a draft
You can also browse Wikipedia:Featured articles and Wikipedia:Good articles to find examples of Wikipedia's best writing on topics similar to your proposed article. Improving your odds of a speedy review To improve your odds of a faster review, tag your draft with relevant WikiProject tags using the button below. This will let reviewers know a new draft has been submitted in their area of interest. For instance, if you wrote about a female astronomer, you would want to add the Biography, Astronomy, and Women scientists tags. Editor resources
|  |
| Submission declined on 28 September 2024 by Tavantius (talk). This submission does not appear to be written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. Entries should be written from a neutral point of view, and should refer to a range of independent, reliable, published sources. Please rewrite your submission in a more encyclopedic format. Please make sure to avoid peacock terms that promote the subject. Declined by Tavantius 22 hours ago. | |
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)
 A Model BMPT-62 | |
| produced | 2010-Current |
|---|---|
| in-service | 2022-Current |
| No. Built | ~300 |
| Operators | Algerian People's National Army Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Developed From | T-62, BMP-2, BMP-2M (Allegedly) |
| Engine | V-55V Engine (Allegedly) with 620 Horse Power |
| Weaponry | Kornet ATGM ,2A42 Autocannon, 7.62MM PKT Machine Gun, RDG-M Smoke Grenade |
General Information and History
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Weapons and Firepower
[edit]
(Additionally can include secondary weapons such as PKT 7.62 Machine guns and Smoke grenades)[1]
Armor and Protection
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]
- Algerian Land Forces- ~300 in Service as of 2022[1]
- Ukrainian Ground Forces Unknown amount in service as of 2022[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f "T-62 Berezhok Heavy IFV". www.globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
- ^ office_zzam (2022-07-05). "New BMPT-62 fire support tracked armored vehicle unveiled by Algerian". armyrecognition.com. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Algeria T-62 Berezhok Fire Support Vehicle Conversion". Secret Projects Forum. 2022-07-03. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
- ^ "Improvisation in Ukraine: T-62 tank hull with BMP-2's turret". 2023-05-08. Retrieved 2024-09-29.