Soviet PT-76 Amphibious Tanks: The Story of Their Creation and Tragedies During Exercises.
The tank was supposed to capture shores, but instead, it took the lives of its crews. Why were the Soviet PT-76 and T-38 amphibious tanks considered the most dangerous for their own soldiers?
In this video, we'll explore the history of Soviet amphibious projects. You'll learn how engineers tried to make 14 tons of steel float on water, why a 20% buoyancy reserve became the death knell for hundreds of tank crews, and what happened inside a tank when it began to sink. We'll debunk the myth of the "universal soldier" and show footage of secret tests of heavy tanks with pontoons that ended in disaster.
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