Russia is dusting off antique tanks from the 1940s, monitor group says, as its losses mount in Ukrai

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42. Correct

However, Russia did not directly put the previously reactivated museum T-62s on the front line. Instead, Russia has been furiously refurbishing and updating them first.

I would suggest the same is happening - these older tanks are bound for a factory where they will be modernized as much as the frame will tolerate. This is why I pointed out that Ukraine received several models which did get more modern rangefinder and fire control systems. Some of these updates have sometimes involved swapping out the main cannon with something a bit more modern. Will it be the same as a T-90? Probably not, but valuable in many conditions - including urban combat situations. Rather lose a $200k tank which operates at 80% capability of a $7mm tank.

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