Algeria: a new missile to give more punch to the T55
Algeria has ordered anti-tank missiles for the T55AMV's 100mm gun which is in service with its mechanized divisions. The ANP received a first batch of Stugna missiles produced by Lutch in Ukraine.
These missiles, fired by the T55's 100 mm gun have a range of 5 km and are laser guided.
The T55, in service in the Algerian army since the years 60-70 was modernized during the 90s to the AMV format with a new FCS, a new gun and new protection with explosive bricks.
Although well maintained and in operational conditions, the T55 AMVs were decommissioned and removed from brigades and armored divisions in the early 2000s to join the mechanized divisions as infantry support tanks.
In 2017-2018, the deployment of the 12th mechanized division, for example ,took part in various exercises .. The two mechanized divisions have, since the deployment of the ANP on the borders with Libya and the Sahel countries, have the appearance of real small armies, very well equipped and very quick to maneuver
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