Title:
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T-80 STANDARD TANK
THE SOVIET ARMY'S LAST ARMORED CHAMPION |
By: |
Steven J. Zaloga, Tony Bryan (Illus) |
Format: |
Electronic book text |
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£9.99 |
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ISBN 10: |
1780961480 |
ISBN 13: |
9781780961484 |
Publisher: |
BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC |
Pub. date: |
20 October, 2011 |
Series: |
New Vanguard 152 |
Pages: |
48 |
Synopsis: |
The Soviet T-80 Standard Tank was the last tank fielded before the Soviet collapse, and the most controversial. Despite having the most sophisticated fire controls and multi-layer armor ever fielded on a Soviet tank, its turbine power plant (rather than a conventional diesel) remained a source of considerable trouble throughout its career. Steven J Zaloga charts the little-known history of the T-80, covering the initial construction, through the development to the subsequent variants, the T-84 and Russia's enigmatic "Black Eagle Tank." Accompanying detailed cut-away artwork illustrates the unusual design features that made the T-80 so controversial. |
Illustrations: |
20 b/w; 27 col |
Publication: |
UK |
Imprint: |
Osprey Publishing |
Returns: |
Non-returnable |