122-mm T-34/122 howitzer

The Syrian T-34/122 self-propelled howitzer is a local conversion that combines the chassis of the obsolete T-34 tank with the highly regarded Russian 122-mm D-30 towed howitzer.

The T-34 turret was removed and the interior gutted; only the driver's position was untouched. There are five ammunition boxes, each holding four 122-mm projectiles, mounted on each upper hull side (for a total of 40). A collapsible, gridiron firing platform was fitted across the front. The gun is mounted...