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Soviet main battle tank chart - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

Soviet main battle tank chart - U.S. National Archives Public Domain p...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

MAZ-537 tractor-trailers loaded with tanks. Courtesy of Soviet Military Power, 1984. PHOTO No. 90, page 86, bottom

MAZ-537 tractor-trailers loaded with tanks. Courtesy of Soviet Militar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A left front view of two Soviet SU-122 tank destroyers on display on the grounds of the Memorial Complex of the Ukrainian State

A left front view of two Soviet SU-122 tank destroyers on display on t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kiev Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, USN (Ret.) Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Di... More

A Soviet T-34/76 tank on display at the US Army Aberdeen Proving Grounds

A Soviet T-34/76 tank on display at the US Army Aberdeen Proving Groun...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aberdeen State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, USN (Ret.) Release Status: Relea... More

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

An M551 Sheridan light tank modified to resemble a Soviet T72 tank par...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

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

Two M551 Sheridan light tanks modified to resemble Soviet BMP1 mechani...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

A Soviet T-80 main battle tank leads a formation along the edge of a wooded area

A Soviet T-80 main battle tank leads a formation along the edge of a w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Right side view, on display, Soviet PT-76 Light Amphibious Tank

Right side view, on display, Soviet PT-76 Light Amphibious Tank

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port quarter view of a Soviet Ropucha class tank landing ship underway

A port quarter view of a Soviet Ropucha class tank landing ship underw...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean(POC) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A side view of a Soviet T-64A main battle tank. "Soviet Military Power," 1983, Page 38

A side view of a Soviet T-64A main battle tank. "Soviet Military Power...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A left side view of a Soviet-built T-62A main battle tank underway

A left side view of a Soviet-built T-62A main battle tank underway

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A right front view of a Soviet BRDM-2 amphibious scout car with launching system for Sagger AT-3 anti-tank guided weapons (ATGW). The launching system is contained within the vehicle and is raised through the top of the hull for firing

A right front view of a Soviet BRDM-2 amphibious scout car with launch...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A chart showing the types of Soviet main battle tanks currently in operation. From Soviet Military Power 1985

A chart showing the types of Soviet main battle tanks currently in ope...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Right front view of a Soviet SU-122 tank destroyer on display on the grounds of the Memorial Complex of the Ukrainian State

Right front view of a Soviet SU-122 tank destroyer on display on the g...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Moscow Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, USN (Ret.) Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service ... More

An Opposing Forces (OpFor) M-551 Sheridan light tank visually modified to resemble a Soviet T-72 main battle tank rolls past a concertina wire obstacle while on the attack during an exercise

An Opposing Forces (OpFor) M-551 Sheridan light tank visually modified...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Irwin State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Armando Corrasco Release Status: Released to... More

A starboard view of a Soviet Ropucha class tank landing ship Konstantin Olshanskiy underway

A starboard view of a Soviet Ropucha class tank landing ship Konstanti...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Soviet Naval Infantry PT-76 amphibious tanks emerge from the bow of a Ropucha class tank landing ship during a naval demonstration for the officers and crew of two visiting US Navy ships

Soviet Naval Infantry PT-76 amphibious tanks emerge from the bow of a ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vladivostok State: Siberia Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

U. S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft fly over a Soviet T-62A tank

U. S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft fly over a Soviet T-62A t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Left front view, on display, Soviet PT-76 Light Amphibious Tank

Left front view, on display, Soviet PT-76 Light Amphibious Tank

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Marines repair a Soviet Tank after it threw a track during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 97, the tank was used as opposition force equipment during the training exercise. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Marines repair a Soviet Tank after it threw a track during Exercise KE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Cam... More

A right front view of a Soviet T-62 medium tank

A right front view of a Soviet T-62 medium tank

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A view of the Soviet RPG-18 anti-tank rocket. "Soviet Military Power," 1983, Page 78

A view of the Soviet RPG-18 anti-tank rocket. "Soviet Military Power,"...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A front view of a Soviet BRDM-2 amphibious scout car with its Sagger AT-3 anti-tank guided weapon (ATGW) system in the raised launching position. A single Sagger missile is mounted on the launcher

A front view of a Soviet BRDM-2 amphibious scout car with its Sagger A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Left front view of a Soviet T-54 main battle tank equipped with an infrared night driving device

Left front view of a Soviet T-54 main battle tank equipped with an inf...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The sighting mechanism and joystick control unit for the Soviet Sagger AT-3 anti-tank guided weapon (ATGW) system

The sighting mechanism and joystick control unit for the Soviet Sagger...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Examples of Soviet military equipment exported to Third World clients include, clockwise from upper left; Romeo class attack submarines, SA-6 surface-to-air missile systems, T-72 main battle tanks and ZSU-23-4 self-propelled anti-aircraft guns

Examples of Soviet military equipment exported to Third World clients ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Soviet ASU-85 self-propelled anti-tank gun is unloaded from an An-12 Cub aircraft. Exact Date Shot Unknown

A Soviet ASU-85 self-propelled anti-tank gun is unloaded from an An-12...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Soviet T-62 main battle tank "withdraws" during a sham removal of Soviet weapons

A Soviet T-62 main battle tank "withdraws" during a sham removal of So...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An M551 Sheridan tank, modified to resemble a Soviet BMP1 mechanized infantry combat vehicle, rolls through the desert during Operation SPEARHEAD.  The modification enhances the 177th Armored Brigade's role as an opposing force during exercises at the National Training Center

An M551 Sheridan tank, modified to resemble a Soviet BMP1 mechanized i...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SPEARHEAD Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Brian Jagie... More

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

M551 Sheridan light tanks modified to resemble a Soviet BMP1 mechanize...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

A left front view of the turret of a Soviet T74 main battle tank showing clearly the applique armor welded to the roof and eight smoke mortars mounted on the turret's left side

A left front view of the turret of a Soviet T74 main battle tank showi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An Opposing Forces (OpFor) M-551 Sheridan light tank visually modified to resemble a Soviet T-72 main battle tank moves forward in an attack on the Blue Forces during an exercise

An Opposing Forces (OpFor) M-551 Sheridan light tank visually modified...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Irwin State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: Marguerite Paduano Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Right side view, on display, Soviet BRDM-2 Amphibious Scout Car with AT-5 Spandrel, Anti-tank Guided Weapons, launchers

Right side view, on display, Soviet BRDM-2 Amphibious Scout Car with A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Soviet army observer and his US Army escort watch M1 Abrams main battle tanks on maneuvers during the Confident Enterprise phase of REFORGER/AUTUMN FORGE '83

A Soviet army observer and his US Army escort watch M1 Abrams main bat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER/AUTUMN FORGE '83 Base: Ulrichstein Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Relea... More

Components of the Soviet Sagger AT-3 anti-tank guided weapon (ATGW) system on display. From, left to right, a cutaway Sagger missile, a complete Sagger missile with fins extended, a Sagger carrying case containing a warhead and rocket motor, the top half of a carrying case with a missile on its launch rail, and a joystick control unit

Components of the Soviet Sagger AT-3 anti-tank guided weapon (ATGW) sy...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A left rear view of a Soviet-built T-62A main battle tank underway. Mounted at the rear of the hull are two drum fuel tanks and an unditching beam

A left rear view of a Soviet-built T-62A main battle tank underway. Mo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Soviet tank-mounted scissors bridge is transported by a heavy amphibious ferry. From Soviet Military Power 1985

A Soviet tank-mounted scissors bridge is transported by a heavy amphib...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Right front view of a Soviet T-34/85 tank equipped with additional external fuel tanks and an 85mm gun on display on the grounds of the Memorial Complex of the Ukrainian State

Right front view of a Soviet T-34/85 tank equipped with additional ext...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kiev Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

M551 Sheridan light tanks cross the desert during an Opposing Forces exercise at the National Training Center.  The tanks have visual modifications designed to make it resemble Soviet armor

M551 Sheridan light tanks cross the desert during an Opposing Forces e...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

A Soviet JS-3 Stalin heavy tank on display at the US Army Aberdeen Proving Grounds

A Soviet JS-3 Stalin heavy tank on display at the US Army Aberdeen Pro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aberdeen State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, USN (Ret.) Release Status: Relea... More

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

An M551 Sheridan light tank modified to resemble a Soviet BMP1 mechani...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

An M-551 Sheridan light tank modified to resemble a Soviet BMP-1 mechanized infantry combat vehicle moves along a dirt road during an exercise at the National Training Center. The vehicle is used by the 177th Armored Brigade in their role as an opposing force

An M-551 Sheridan light tank modified to resemble a Soviet BMP-1 mecha...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

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

M551 Sheridan light tanks modified to resemble a Soviet T72 tanks part...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

A right side view of a Soviet T-55A main battle tank with a laser rangefinder fitted over the 100 mm main gun

A right side view of a Soviet T-55A main battle tank with a laser rang...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

President Bush Participates in a Ceremonial Signing of a Passover Message

President Bush Participates in a Ceremonial Signing of a Passover Mess...

Original caption: President Bush participates in a ceremonial signing of a Passover message. With him are Zev and Karmella Raiz. After an 18-year struggle, the Raizes emigrated from the Soviet Union to Israel... More

Right front view, on display, Soviet T-80 Main Battle Tank

Right front view, on display, Soviet T-80 Main Battle Tank

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A view of a hole in an external fuel tank on a B-52G Stratofortress bomber aircraft from the 1708th bomb Wing, battle damage sustained during a mission in support of Operation Desert Storm.

A view of a hole in an external fuel tank on a B-52G Stratofortress bo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TSGT. Rose Reynolds Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

S46-77-019 - STS-046 - Suloy, Pacific Ocean

S46-77-019 - STS-046 - Suloy, Pacific Ocean

The original finding aid described this as: Description: A demarcation line identifies a convergence in the Pacific Ocean (1.5N, 133.0W) where two open ocean currents have interfaced. This interface phenomena ... More

Right front view of a Soviet T-55 medium tank in Peru. "Soviet Military Power," 1983, Page 90

Right front view of a Soviet T-55 medium tank in Peru. "Soviet Militar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Soviet main battle tanks. Courtesy of Soviet Military Power, 1984. PHOTO No. 59, page 58, bottom

Soviet main battle tanks. Courtesy of Soviet Military Power, 1984. PHO...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US main battle tanks. Courtesy of Soviet Military Power, 1984, PHOTO No. 58, Page 58, top

US main battle tanks. Courtesy of Soviet Military Power, 1984, PHOTO N...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

T-80 tank. Courtesy of Soviet Military Power, 1984. PHOTO No. 60, page 59, left

T-80 tank. Courtesy of Soviet Military Power, 1984. PHOTO No. 60, page...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The periscopic sight and joystick control unit for the Soviet Sagger AT-3 anti-tank guided weapon (ATGW) system

The periscopic sight and joystick control unit for the Soviet Sagger A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sighting throught a separation sight, a spotter prepares to fire a Sagger AT-3 anti-tank guided weapon (ATGW) missile from a launcher mounted on a Soviet BRMD-2 amphibious scout car

Sighting throught a separation sight, a spotter prepares to fire a Sag...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Soviet PT-76 light amphibious tank moves down the ramp of an Aist class air cushion vehicle. From Soviet Military Power 1985

A Soviet PT-76 light amphibious tank moves down the ramp of an Aist cl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Right front view of a Soviet IS-2 heavy tank equipped with additional external fuel tanks and a 122mm gun on display on the grounds of the Memorial Complex of the Ukrainian state

Right front view of a Soviet IS-2 heavy tank equipped with additional ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kiev Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, USN (Ret.) Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Di... More

A member of the 177th Armored Brigade describes an M551 Sheridan tank modified to resemble a Soviet tank to Lieutenant General (LGEN) Jenes and Major General (MGEN) Hammad of the Egyptian armed forces at the National Training Center.  The brigade acts as an opposing force during exercises at the center

A member of the 177th Armored Brigade describes an M551 Sheridan tank ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Kim Lytle Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

A Soviet-made T-54 main battle tank in desert camouflage on display at the Foreign Materiel Intelligence Group Training Detachment

A Soviet-made T-54 main battle tank in desert camouflage on display at...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Donna Fulghum Release Status: Released to Publi... More

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

Members of the 177th Armored Brigade roll through the desert in an M55...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

A right front view of a Soviet T74 main battle tank in a dug-in and camouflaged position.  The welded-on armor panels on the turret roof that distinguish the later T-74 models from earlier T-74 and T-72 models can be clearly seen

A right front view of a Soviet T74 main battle tank in a dug-in and ca...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An Opposing Forces (OpFor) M-551 Sherdian light tank visually modified to resemble a Soviet T-72 main battle tank moves across the desert to join the attack on the Blue Forces during an exercise

An Opposing Forces (OpFor) M-551 Sherdian light tank visually modified...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Irwin State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: Donna Fulghum Release Status: Released to Public ... More

A port bow view of a Soviet Ropucha class tank landing ship underway during a naval demonstration for the officers and crew of two visiting US Navy ships

A port bow view of a Soviet Ropucha class tank landing ship underway d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vladivostok State: Siberia Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

A combat cameraman stands in front of a captured Chinese YW-750 armored ambulance and a line of Soviet T-55A main battle tanks. The armor was confiscated from Iraqi forces during Operation Desert Storm

A combat cameraman stands in front of a captured Chinese YW-750 armore...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: LT. Gary W. Butterworth Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

An artist's concept of the new Soviet T-80 tank. PHOTO courtesy of Soviet Military Power Magazine

An artist's concept of the new Soviet T-80 tank. PHOTO courtesy of Sov...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A cutaway drawing of a typical Soviet tank

A cutaway drawing of a typical Soviet tank

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Components of the Soviet Sagger AT-3 Anti-Tank Guided Weapon (ATGW) system on display. Shown are the Sagger missile, background, the sighting mechanism and joystick control unit, center, the top half of the missile carrying case with launch rail, left, and the bottom half of the missile carrying case, right

Components of the Soviet Sagger AT-3 Anti-Tank Guided Weapon (ATGW) sy...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Right front view of a Soviet Stalin JS-3 tank on display on the grounds of the Memorial Complex of the Ukrainian State

Right front view of a Soviet Stalin JS-3 tank on display on the ground...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kiev Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, USN (Ret.) Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Di... More

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

A left front view of an M-551 Sheridan tank modified to look like a So...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Donna Fulghum Release Status: Released to Publi... More

An M551 Sheridan tank, modified to resemble a Soviet BMP1 mechanized infantry combat vehicle, rolls through the desert during Operation SPEARHEAD.  The modification enhances the 177th Armored Brigade's role as an opposing force during exercises at the National Training Center

An M551 Sheridan tank, modified to resemble a Soviet BMP1 mechanized i...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SPEARHEAD Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Brian Jagie... More

M-551 Sheridan light tanks modified to resemble Soviet BMP-1 mechanized infantry combat vehicles move through the desert during an exercise at the National Training Center. The tanks are operated by the 177th Armored Brigade in their role as an opposing force

M-551 Sheridan light tanks modified to resemble Soviet BMP-1 mechanize...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

An M551 Sheridan tank, modified to resemble a Soviet ZSU-23-4 self-propelled anti-aircraft gun system, parked at a desert location during exercise at the National Training Center.  The tank is operated by the 177th Armored Brigade in their role as an opposing force

An M551 Sheridan tank, modified to resemble a Soviet ZSU-23-4 self-pro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

A left side view of a Soviet T-80 tank

A left side view of a Soviet T-80 tank

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A left front view of a Soviet T-80 main battle tank carrying a range-extending fuel drum at the rear of the hull and a 12.7mm machine gun atop the turret. The T-80's reactive armor can be seen on the turret on a line with the main gun

A left front view of a Soviet T-80 main battle tank carrying a range-e...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An Opposing Forces (OpFor) M-551 Sherdian light tank visually modified to resemble a Soviet T-72 main battle tank moves to join up with several other OpFor vehicles on the move to attack the Blue Forces during an exercise

An Opposing Forces (OpFor) M-551 Sherdian light tank visually modified...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Irwin State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: Donna Fulghum Release Status: Released to Public ... More

A Soviet Alligator class tank landing ship, foreground, and a Soviet Kresta II class guided missile cruiser lie tied up together in a refitting yard during a U.S. Navy visit to the city

A Soviet Alligator class tank landing ship, foreground, and a Soviet K...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vladivostok State: Siberia Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

Soviet Naval Infantry PT-76 amphibious tanks deploy from a Ropucha class tank landing ship during a naval demonstration for the officers and crew of two visiting US Navy ships

Soviet Naval Infantry PT-76 amphibious tanks deploy from a Ropucha cla...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vladivostok State: Siberia Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

Left front view, on display, M551 modified to resemble a Soviet ASU-85 Airportable Self-propelled (SP) Anti-tank Gun

Left front view, on display, M551 modified to resemble a Soviet ASU-85...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

S46-77-018 - STS-046 - Suloy, Pacific Ocean

S46-77-018 - STS-046 - Suloy, Pacific Ocean

The original finding aid described this as: Description: A demarcation line identifies a convergence in the Pacific Ocean (1.5N, 133.0W) where two open ocean currents have interfaced. This interface phenomena ... More

Marines repair a Soviet Tank after it threw a track during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 97, the tank was used as Opposition Force (OPFOR) equipment during the training exercise. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Marines repair a Soviet Tank after it threw a track during Exercise KE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Cam... More

A view of a Soviet T-64 medium tank on the edge of the canal during the transit of the USS AMERICA (CV 66) Task Group. The tank was destroyed in 1973 during the conflict between Israel and Egypt

A view of a Soviet T-64 medium tank on the edge of the canal during th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Suez Canal Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: W. M. Welch Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

T-72 main battle tank. (PHOTO courtesy of Soviet Military Power Magazine, PHOTO #20, Page 29, bottom right)

T-72 main battle tank. (PHOTO courtesy of Soviet Military Power Magazi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An M551 Sheridan light tank crosses the desert during an Opposing Forces exercise at the National Training Center.  The tank has visual modifications designed to make it resemble Soviet armor

An M551 Sheridan light tank crosses the desert during an Opposing Forc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

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

An M551 Sheridan light tank modified to resemble a Soviet T72 tank par...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

Armored vehicles operated by the 177th Armored Brigade maneuver in the field during an exercise at the National Training Center.  The vehicles are M551 Sheridan light tanks modified to resemble Soviet armor

Armored vehicles operated by the 177th Armored Brigade maneuver in the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

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

An M551 Sheridan light tank modified to resemble a Soviet BMP1 mechani...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

A right front view of M551 Sheridan tank modified to look like a Soviet tank.  The tank is used by the 177th Armored Brigade in their role as an opposing force during exercises at the National Training Center

A right front view of M551 Sheridan tank modified to look like a Sovie...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

A left front view of an M551 Sheridan light tank modified to resemble a Soviet BMP1 mechanized infantry combat vehicle.  The vehicle is used by the 177th Armored Brigade in their role as an opposing force during exercises at the National Training Center

A left front view of an M551 Sheridan light tank modified to resemble ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

The lead Soviet Naval Infantry PT-76 amphibious tanks fires its 76 mm cannon as it heads a column of other tanks from the bow of a Ropucha class tank landing ship during a naval demonstration for the officers and crew of two visiting US Navy ships

The lead Soviet Naval Infantry PT-76 amphibious tanks fires its 76 mm ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vladivostok State: Siberia Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

S46-77-015 - STS-046 - Suloy, Pacific Ocean

S46-77-015 - STS-046 - Suloy, Pacific Ocean

The original finding aid described this as: Description: A demarcation line identifies a convergence in the Pacific Ocean (1.5N, 133.0W) where two open ocean currents have interfaced. This interface phenomena ... More

S46-77-016 - STS-046 - Suloy, Pacific Ocean

S46-77-016 - STS-046 - Suloy, Pacific Ocean

The original finding aid described this as: Description: A demarcation line identifies a convergence in the Pacific Ocean (1.5N, 133.0W) where two open ocean currents have interfaced. This interface phenomena ... More

S46-77-017 - STS-046 - Suloy, Pacific Ocean

S46-77-017 - STS-046 - Suloy, Pacific Ocean

The original finding aid described this as: Description: A demarcation line identifies a convergence in the Pacific Ocean (1.5N, 133.0W) where two open ocean currents have interfaced. This interface phenomena ... More

US Army SPECIALIST Michael Boguth, Alpha Company, 2nd of the 14th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, New York, demonstrates one of the four firing positions of a AT-4 (Anti-tank Variation Four); the sitting position. The others are standing, kneeling and another sitting position. The class was given at Range #6 just outside of Mogadishu Airport. Straight on shot of an abandoned and dilapidated building with overturned Soviet trucks inside. The building is located at an abandoned Soviet Base north of Sword Base and is being prepared for destruction. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

US Army SPECIALIST Michael Boguth, Alpha Company, 2nd of the 14th Infa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Range-6, Mogadishu Airport Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Gary Bryant Release Status: ... More

An Egyptian (French built) SA-342 Gazelle helicopter lands near a Soviet built tank during Bright Star '82, an exercise involving troops from the U.S., Egypt, Sudan, Somalia, and Oman

An Egyptian (French built) SA-342 Gazelle helicopter lands near a Sovi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '82 Base: Cairo West Air Base State: Al Qahirah Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. Don Suth... More

Illustration showing main battle tanks. "Soviet Military Power," 1983, Page 38

Illustration showing main battle tanks. "Soviet Military Power," 1983,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A view of a Soviet T-62 battle tank on display at the Warrior Preparation Center

A view of a Soviet T-62 battle tank on display at the Warrior Preparat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Einsiedlerhof Country: Federal Republic Of Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Don Sutherland Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Components of the Soviet Sagger AT-3 anti-tank guided weapon (ATGW) system on display. Shown are the missile warhead and motor, background, the bottom half of the missile carrying case, center, the sighting mechanism and joystick control unit, left, and the top half of the missile carrying case with launch rail, right

Components of the Soviet Sagger AT-3 anti-tank guided weapon (ATGW) sy...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Drawing of a Soviet-built T-62 main battle tank, right rear view

Drawing of a Soviet-built T-62 main battle tank, right rear view

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Artist's concept of a Soviets using pontoon bridges and other river crossing equipment to speed the thrust of tank and motorized rifle divisions during a conflict in Eastern Europe. From Soviet Military Power 1985

Artist's concept of a Soviets using pontoon bridges and other river cr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard bow view of a Soviet Ropucha class tank landing ship underway

A starboard bow view of a Soviet Ropucha class tank landing ship under...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A chart showing the types of US main battle tanks currently in operation. From Soviet Military Power 1985

A chart showing the types of US main battle tanks currently in operati...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

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