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An M551 Sheridan light tank modified to resemble a Soviet T-72 tank participates in an exercise at the National Training Center. The tank is operated by the 177th Armored Brigade in their role as an opposing force

M551 Sheridan light tanks modified to resemble a Soviet T72 tanks participate in an exercise at the National Training Center. The tanks are operated by the 177th Armored Brigade in their role as an opposing force

An M551 Sheridan light tank modified to resemble a Soviet T72 tank participates in an exercise at the National Training Center. The tank is used by the 177th Armored Brigade in their roles as an opposing force

A M551 Sheridan light tank modified to resemble a Soviet T55 main battle tank. The tank is used by the 177th Armored Brigade in their role as an opposing force during exercises at the National Training Center

Members of the 177th Armored Brigade roll through the desert in an M551 Sheridan light tank modified to resemble a Soviet T72 tank during an exercise at the National Training Center. The brigade uses the tank in their role as an opposing force

An M551 Sheridan light tank modified to resemble a Soviet BMP1 mechanized infantry combat vehicle participates in an exercise at the National Training Center. The tank is operated by the 177th Armored Brigade in their role as an opposing force

A left front view of an M-551 Sheridan tank modified to look like a Soviet tank. The tank is being used by the 177th Armored Brigade in their role as an opposing force during field exercises at the National Training Center

M551 Sheridan tanks modified to look like Soviet tanks lay a smoke screen during an exercise at the National Training Center. The tanks are used by the 177th Armored Brigade in their role as an opposing force

Two M551 Sheridan light tanks modified to resemble Soviet BMP1 mechanized infantry combat vehicles participates in an exercise at the National Training Center. The tanks are operated by the 177th Armored Brigade in their role as an opposing force

An M551 Sheridan light tank modified to resemble a Soviet T72 tank participates in an exercise at the National Training Center. The tank is operated by the 177th Armored Brigade in their role as an opposing force

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Base: Fort Irwin

State: California (CA)

Country: United States Of America (USA)

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31/03/1988
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