In Ukraine, they began to convert T-64 tanks into armored personnel carriers

It's true what they say, that the need for inventions is cunning! A new armored personnel carrier, converted from the T-64 tank, has appeared in service with the Ukrainian army. Video of the "new" type of armored vehicles appeared on the Web.

On the published footage, you can see that the "new" Ukrainian armored personnel carrier has a caterpillar track. Which, in fact, is not surprising, given the fact that the armored personnel carrier is actually a remake of the T-64 tank.



Inquisitive users of social networks have already noticed that the prototype of the Ukrainian alteration, most likely, was the American mine-clearing assault vehicle M1 ABV. There is indeed a certain external similarity between the two samples.

Another distinctive feature of the "new" Ukrainian armored personnel carrier is the presence of elements of dynamic protection. Usually they are installed only on tanks. But the Ukrainians, thus, probably decided to increase the survivability of the armored personnel carrier.


The main armament of the "new" equipment, judging by the photo, is the same 30-millimeter gun. Apparently, in this regard, Ukrainian gunsmiths did not deviate from traditions.

It is not yet clear how the “new model” will prove itself on the battlefield, but judging by the longevity that the T-64 tank does not differ in, the life of the Ukrainian armored personnel carrier will not be long. However, it is still better than going on the attack on outdated Western-style armored vehicles.