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T-62
The T-62 is a main battle tank of Soviet origin. It was developed in the late 1950's as a follow on to the succesful T-55. The T-62 was produced in large quantities in the 1960's and played an important role in the Cold War. In several areas the T-62 is an improvement over the T-55. However, the slight increase in performance does not justify the production costs that are twice that of the T-55. The introduction of newer tanks made the T-62 quickly obsolete as the primary Soviet tank, a role which would be fulfilled by the later T-72.
100mm KSM-65
The KSM-65 is an early Cold War era coastal defense gun of Soviet origin. Development started in the later stages of World War 2 as the S-65. Although the S-65 successfully passed Soviet state trials in 1948, the decision was made in 1951 to base the new coastal defense system on the 100mm KS-19 anti-aircraft gun and add an advanced off-mount fire control system for the entire battery.
240mm Howitzer M1
The 240mm Howitzer M1 is a World War 2 era howitzer of US origin. It was designed to replace the M1918, which was a pre-World War I era design of French origin. This weapon is nowadays best known by its nickname "Black Dragon". This weapon was intended for use against heavy fortifications, such as the Siegfried Line. In practice these howitzers were mostly used in the counter battery role and shelling regular defensive lines.
150mm sIG-33
The sIG-33 is a World War 2 era heavy infantry gun of German origin. It was developed in the interbellum based on experience gained during World War 1. What makes the sIG-33 unique is that it was the only large caliber infantry gun in widespread service during the war. Despite obvious drawbacks it was deemed effective and was produced until the very end of the war. This iconic piece of equipment saw action in all German theaters of war. The concept of the heavy infantry gun saw no use after the war.
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