POLISH T-55 MINE CLEARING TANK

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: NGA Records (Formerly NIMA)
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78T05698A000200020019-4
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: T
• Document Page Count: 1
• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2016
• Document Release Date: June 21, 2011
• Sequence Number: 19
• Publication Date: February 13, 1975
• Content Type: MISC

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TITLE/SIGNIFICANCE:
Polish T-55 Mine Clearing Tank
COMMENT: The modification to the T-55 tank consists
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boxes mounted over the treads on the rear deck of the tank.
Each box contains an
explosive cord attached to a small rocket. When fired, the
rocket trails the explosive
cord across the minefield. The T-55 mine clearing tank has
been seen with a tank
regiment and could appear with other front line units. Als
o, the boxes containing the
rocket and explosive cord could be mounted on other vehicle
s.
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LOCATION(S)
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Warsaw Parade, Poland
Zagan Army Bks Paulus Dachsberg,
Poland
DISCLAIMER - This is an informal communication intended for circulation within NPIC/IEG only. The conclusions are the opinion of the originator
at the time of issue. Supporting or contrasting views are welcomed, and should be directed to the originator.
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