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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tanks category.
01 / Overview
T-62B
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tanks category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- Tank ClassificationMain Battle Tank (MBT)
- GenerationCold War
- Combat Weight44 t
- Crew Size3
◈Firepower8MOD.8
- Main Gun Calibre115 mm
- Main Gun TypeSmoothbore
- Main Gun Length (Calibres)2
- Muzzle Velocity (Max)1,800 m/s
- Effective Range (Main Gun)2,000 m
- Ammunition Stowage45
- Can Fire APFSDSYes
- Coaxial / Secondary MG Count1
▣Protection6MOD.6
- Armour TypeComposite Armour
- Hull Front Thickness (Max)115 mm
- Turret Front Thickness (Max)115 mm
- Has APSYes
- NBC ProtectionYes
- Smoke GrenadesYes
◇Mobility9MOD.9
- Engine Power620 hp
- Power-to-Weight Ratio14.1 hp/t
- Fuel TypeDiesel
- Transmission TypeManual
- Suspension TypeTorsion Bar
- Max Road Speed55 km/h
- Max Off-Road Speed35 km/h
- Operational Range (Road)500 km
- Fording Depth1.2 m
◆Dimensions4MOD.4
- Length (Hull)6.9 m
- Width3.3 m
- Height2.2 m
- Ground Clearance0.45 m
▤Electronics & Optics5MOD.5
- FCS GenerationComputerised Advanced
- Has AutoloaderNo
- Thermal Sights (Gunner)Yes
- Thermal Sights (Commander)Yes
- Night VisionYes
⬢Amphibious & Special1MOD.1
- Snorkel / Deep Wading Depth4 m
▲Production & Service3MOD.3
- Years in Production18 year
- Current Service StatusRetired
- Notable Variants Count3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1972Production started
- 1990Production ended
54
years in service
18
years in production
2,000
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 10 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
05 / Operators
Operator Countries12country
06 / MASS Score
TANKS RANKING Tanks · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theTankscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE13terms
Armour-piercing fin-stabilized discarding sabot: a type of kinetic energy penetrator ammunition.
Active Protection System. A defensive system that detects and intercepts anti-tank threats.
Armour made from multiple materials, such as metals and ceramics, to increase effectiveness.
Computerised Advanced: a tank fire‑control system generation that uses digital computers to calculate ballistic solutions and integrate sensor data for enhanced targeting accuracy.
Type of internal combustion engine fuel, refined from crude oil.
A main battle tank is a heavily armored vehicle with a large caliber gun, used for front-line combat.
Manual: a tank transmission in which the driver selects gear changes manually, typically using a clutch pedal and gear lever to engage gears.
Nuclear, Biological, Chemical protection for tank crews.
Enhanced low-light visibility through specialized optics or sensors.
Handheld or vehicle-mounted devices that release dense smoke to obscure vision, conceal movements, or screen friendly forces from enemy observation.
A smoothbore gun is a firearm with an unrifled barrel, allowing projectiles to travel without spin; it is commonly used in modern tank main guns for firing fin‑stabilized ammunition.
Thermal sights are infrared imaging devices mounted on a tank's gunner station that detect heat emitted by objects, enabling target identification and aiming in low‑visibility conditions.
A torsion bar is a steel rod that resists twisting and serves as a spring in tank suspensions, with one end fixed to the hull and the other connected to a lever arm moving the road wheel.
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