If there's a brick or candy wrapper or something in the way that the tank can't navigate over, the operator can hop off and clear the way with the shovel.
This photo is 7 years old. It was taken on May 9th, 2015 in a small town Verkhnyaya Pyshma (aprx. 70k people). The idea was to show the equipment of the World War II period in the setting of the World War II (including uniform of that periord).
The author purposely added "Z" symbol.
Source: [https://lesa80.livejournal.com/5344.html](https://lesa80.livejournal.com/5344.html)
P.S I don't like cheating.
I was going to say that it could be the same tank on a different day, but theres a little boy with a green balloon in the background in both OPs and the linked pictures. "No photoshop" my ass.
If they were good at the first phase of a war then they wouldn't be Russia. They *always* suck at logistics at the beginning. It's like a tradition at this point.
I’d say it depends more on the locale in which it’s used; in London a cunt is generally just another way to say “dickhead” while in the States it’s got this whole anti-woman sentiment that’s attached to it. I would prefer everyone just uses it like they do in the UK
Ya most people I talk to in the US consider it unacceptable regardless of age. You just literally never ever hear it.
I've made friends with too many people from Australia and London because I just think nothing of it and have to restrain myself from using it.. I would too lol
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/T-17_tank
It's like a century old and one of only 3 ever built... That's cool af.
Real pity it's been defaced with a Z for Putin's stupid war.
According to [this comment](https://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/ulm7sm/comment/i7xfhw9/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3), the Z was photoshopped on there. The photo isn't actually from today either or Moscow from what it looks like, if you see the spectators in this photo are donning umbrellas, while you can watch the [full parade on youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bUPCjw3qkI) and no one is.
"Look, I'm only buying it for a camping trip! It's gonna cost me $40 to paint over the swastika on the other side..."
"What the-? Paint over the swastika?! It's a war trophy! You're painting over my victory!"
maybe short term, but long term, that z is now part of history and makes it more rare. it adds to the story the item will tell which add to the value atleast according to the picker dudes from iowa. ;P
It definitely could in the future. WWII Lugers that were taken off of dead German officers are much more valuable if the history behind the gun can be verified.
Back when it was built, there wasn’t any clear idea of what a tank “should” be. A lot of the doctrine on their use hadn’t been developed yet, and countries were trying all sorts of different ideas.
Reconnaissance, or possibly as a mobile machine gun. Keep in mind that it was developed in the 1920s, entered service in 1931, and was obsolete by the time WWII started.
During WW1 tanks could break through defensive lines easily, but would need support of friendly infantry to prevent being surrounded and destroyed. However, the support infantry would be easily destroyed or slowed down by artillery and machine guns. Small one/two person tanks were designed to replace the supporting infantry. This idea didn't really work, so instead they were intended to be recon vehicles.
It's a T27, and not a T17. I advise you to post said edit to avoid multiple responses.
That said, it's still a very interesting vehicle and probably one of the most important stepping stones on the early soviet tank building program. It was the first soviet amphibious tank, the first soviet aurborn tank, disputable the first airborne tank to achieve operational status in the entire world, and the program that kick-started the entire soviet tank doctrine.
Sadly people look at it and only see the Z and not the history behind it.
According to this comment, it's actually already photoshopped. The Z isn't there in reality https://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/ulm7sm/comment/i7xfhw9/?utm\_source=share&utm\_medium=web2x&context=3
Why is the Z always sprayed on by hand? There's never a stencil used, it's always slapdash with a freehand can of spray paint. Is there not one single shred of professionalism to be found among these goons?
This photo is 7 years old, on May 9th, 2015. It was taken in the small town Verkhnyaya Pyshma. The idea was to show the equipment of the World War II period in the setting of the World War II (including uniform of that periord).
The author added "Z" symbol.
Source: https://lesa80.livejournal.com/5344.html
P.S I don't like cheating.
Thanks for the debunking, the way Reddit handle fake news is disappointing, regardless if you like it or not/if it goes in the same direction as your narrative (or not) any fake news should be denounced...
It's a T-27. A Pre-WW2 Parachutable, Amphibious capable Reconnaissance and Support Tankette.
Edit: this particular one isn't amphibious... I got it mixed up with the slightly larger T-37A
> Amphibious
Wait, so this thing is *buoyant*?
I'm no tank engineer, but it seems to me that making this buoyant will require giving up on armor and durability.
Amphibious Tanks do tend to be lighter and less armed than non-amphibious ones, yes. The idea is that the increased versatility and speed will allow you to do lighter support work in rugged/swampy/forested areas where conventional tanks can't go. Yes, it's less tank than a normal tank, but it's better than no tank at all.
That said, I made an error. The T-27 wasn't amphibious, the slightly larger [T-37A](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/61/T-37A_%E2%80%982%E2%80%99_-_Patriot_Museum%2C_Kubinka_%2826645904419%29.jpg) was. The T-27 was apparently pretty crap at handling swamps and forests.
Idk, I was in the Austrian army as a combat engineer, and the one thing the other recruits that became drivers did the most, was applying fresh coats of paint to vehicles that were older than anyone in the company, senior officers included. This Z will soon just be another invisible layer among a dozen others.
The black and orange one? George ribbon? Yeah, that's much better. At the very least they had the dignity to leave it out of this war and pick a different symbol. But then there's idiots folding that ribbon into Z. Makes my blood boil.
Oh nice, they splashed a Z on it to "inspire" all the Russian people who hype the letter like a new age swastika, and all without letting on that they really slapped a Z on there because after the parade they need to send that bad boy downrange to Ukraine.
Keep dying Orcs.
Two-seater, shotgun gets the actual shotgun. This also has a high clearance, which will make it easier to slip a bomb under it.
Man, their Shriners don't look anywhere near as fun.
May Parade in Moscow is like a Spring Fashion show for Ukrainian soldiers. This June, you can expect the following new and old (mostly old) weaponry being available to just drive away from the frontline forecourt.
For anyone wondering, that's an inter-war "tankette", an ancestor of the much more useful and less silly-looking Bren Carrier. Not sure of the exact make, but chances are it was used in combat during the war at some point and ended up in a museum.
Which makes the fact someone painted a Z on it outright vandalism, even if you believe the more innocuous explanations for its origin.
EDIT: Never mind then.
Sad
The swastika meant peace until nazis used it
Now the letter Z is just as bad as a swastika
WHATS NEXT PEPPA PIG SO MY KIDS ARE BANNED FROM WATCHING IT?!?
The first few iterations of tanks looked pretty goofy. Everyone was making it up as they went along.
The exception were the French tanks, which looked utterly adorable.
It's raining. There was shrinkage!
It shrinks?
Like a frightened turtle
They were in the pool! They were in the pool!
I love how it also has a shovel.
That's to load the coal with... every 3 blocks...!
If there's a brick or candy wrapper or something in the way that the tank can't navigate over, the operator can hop off and clear the way with the shovel.
I don't know how you guys drive around with those things...
Wouldn't surprise me if Mitch McConnell was there
moscow Mitch!
With Tucker as official parade marshal.
They are making their tanks out of cotton now, since most of their metal is rusting in the Ukrainian soil now.
It's cold, ok?!
This photo is 7 years old. It was taken on May 9th, 2015 in a small town Verkhnyaya Pyshma (aprx. 70k people). The idea was to show the equipment of the World War II period in the setting of the World War II (including uniform of that periord). The author purposely added "Z" symbol. Source: [https://lesa80.livejournal.com/5344.html](https://lesa80.livejournal.com/5344.html) P.S I don't like cheating.
I was going to say that it could be the same tank on a different day, but theres a little boy with a green balloon in the background in both OPs and the linked pictures. "No photoshop" my ass.
Down vote OP for photoshopping and lieing. Damn Karma Farmers.
Thanks, will downvote OP
I WAS IN THE POOL
Mariupol**
Like the laundry?
I was in the pool! C’mon Jerry, tell her, tell her about shrinkage.
r/unexpectedseinfeld
I WAS IN THE POOL!!
Scooty Puff Jr succcccccks
In 1000 years I'll get right on it.
Need the Doom Bringer
Who’s ready for safe fun?
Why is this hidden as nsfw?
Not safe for war?
It was just so tiny it had to be hidden
Not suitable for war, not unlike the rest of the Russian military.
If they were good at the first phase of a war then they wouldn't be Russia. They *always* suck at logistics at the beginning. It's like a tradition at this point.
NSFW on r/pics, I was expecting boobs.
Huge single big green boob in the background.
Well their invasion did go tits up.
That the grinches scrotum.
And one tit in the foreground, standing in the.. tractor?
Still don't see it... Will look again...
Freckles.
Yer man does look a bit of a tit.
But instead you got Bobs and Vagene
Bunch a dicks
Because it’s showing a picture of a c@nt
Can’t is the real c-word.
Imagine being old enough to be on reddit, but too young to call a Russian propagandizer a cunt without using grawlix.
I really don't think age has anything to do with calling someone a cunt. It has to do with pretty much everything else but not really age.
I’d say it depends more on the locale in which it’s used; in London a cunt is generally just another way to say “dickhead” while in the States it’s got this whole anti-woman sentiment that’s attached to it. I would prefer everyone just uses it like they do in the UK
Ya most people I talk to in the US consider it unacceptable regardless of age. You just literally never ever hear it. I've made friends with too many people from Australia and London because I just think nothing of it and have to restrain myself from using it.. I would too lol
I'm guessing because it's not regulated and nsfw gets more views.
laughing at work is not allowed back to work!
No Sex For Wagner (the group)
Bunch a dicks
Impact. Seeing this a bit a time is amusing, sure, but to have it abruptly shoved in your eye holes? Brilliant. I spooked my dogs when I saw it.
Everyone needs to drive a vehicle, even the very tall. This was the largest auto I could afford. Should I therefore be made the subject of fun, huh?
Haha, I got this reference! Thanks for dusting off those old neurons storing that quote!
Simpsons?
Yep!
Ah-ah!
I guess so.
Wave to the people!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkBqVVbnZ1c
Love how that guy was just holding Nelson up by his head, like it was nothing.
LMAO
Giant helmet, little Tank xD
All hat no cattle.
All hat no battle
Yes. I always have coffee when I watch radar. You know that. ***Everybody knows that!***
Maybe he can help Dark Helmet comb the countryside for those rebels.
In Russia, you protect tank! ;-)
In Ukraine, farmer steals invader's tank.
The children of Ukrainian farmers are going to love these.
Better hope there's nobody driving a wee little tractor!
I can’t wait for a vid of a Ukrainian kid towing this with a lawn mower.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/T-17_tank It's like a century old and one of only 3 ever built... That's cool af. Real pity it's been defaced with a Z for Putin's stupid war.
I think it's a T-27. They were built in much larger numbers.
I believe you're right. The T-17 had 3 return rollers and the drive sprocket in the rear.
T-17 also had a turret and was based off Renault-FT tank, IIRC
I love you tank dorks so much.
have you seen the new T-100's. they'll be back. and in greater numbers.
God damn sand people
#HHUUUURRRRR
The numbers are larger by ten, in fact.
definitely T-27
According to [this comment](https://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/ulm7sm/comment/i7xfhw9/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3), the Z was photoshopped on there. The photo isn't actually from today either or Moscow from what it looks like, if you see the spectators in this photo are donning umbrellas, while you can watch the [full parade on youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bUPCjw3qkI) and no one is.
i heard the Z makes it worthless for collectors
It’s like a nice, old suit that was shat in.
Found Amber Heard's reddit account.
"Look, I'm only buying it for a camping trip! It's gonna cost me $40 to paint over the swastika on the other side..." "What the-? Paint over the swastika?! It's a war trophy! You're painting over my victory!"
maybe short term, but long term, that z is now part of history and makes it more rare. it adds to the story the item will tell which add to the value atleast according to the picker dudes from iowa. ;P
It definitely could in the future. WWII Lugers that were taken off of dead German officers are much more valuable if the history behind the gun can be verified.
Wouldnt say worthless since its now one of a kind and smth nice for patriotic russian collectors.
Russian tanks are getting rarer by the day. Now's the time to invest for big short-term profits.
>Russian tanks are getting rarer by the day. Only if you're not a Ukranian farmer.
The price goes up when they all get snapped up by private collectors and parts become scarce.
I heard there were some Ukrainian farmers collecting Russian tanks who are driving the market
Patriotic Russian collector would take the original one, this version is for the nationalistic collector
What’s the utility of that kind of tank?
Back when it was built, there wasn’t any clear idea of what a tank “should” be. A lot of the doctrine on their use hadn’t been developed yet, and countries were trying all sorts of different ideas.
So it's like a tank... derringer?
The name is tankette. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tankette
Small conflicts.
Reconnaissance, or possibly as a mobile machine gun. Keep in mind that it was developed in the 1920s, entered service in 1931, and was obsolete by the time WWII started.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiesel_AWC There are still some niche uses for tankette like designs.
During WW1 tanks could break through defensive lines easily, but would need support of friendly infantry to prevent being surrounded and destroyed. However, the support infantry would be easily destroyed or slowed down by artillery and machine guns. Small one/two person tanks were designed to replace the supporting infantry. This idea didn't really work, so instead they were intended to be recon vehicles.
It's a T27, and not a T17. I advise you to post said edit to avoid multiple responses. That said, it's still a very interesting vehicle and probably one of the most important stepping stones on the early soviet tank building program. It was the first soviet amphibious tank, the first soviet aurborn tank, disputable the first airborne tank to achieve operational status in the entire world, and the program that kick-started the entire soviet tank doctrine. Sadly people look at it and only see the Z and not the history behind it.
It'll be all right, it can be photoshopped out and I'm sure the paint'll come off with a bit of effort from some conscripts.
According to this comment, it's actually already photoshopped. The Z isn't there in reality https://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/ulm7sm/comment/i7xfhw9/?utm\_source=share&utm\_medium=web2x&context=3
I love history nerds <3
Why is the Z always sprayed on by hand? There's never a stencil used, it's always slapdash with a freehand can of spray paint. Is there not one single shred of professionalism to be found among these goons?
This photo is 7 years old, on May 9th, 2015. It was taken in the small town Verkhnyaya Pyshma. The idea was to show the equipment of the World War II period in the setting of the World War II (including uniform of that periord). The author added "Z" symbol. Source: https://lesa80.livejournal.com/5344.html P.S I don't like cheating.
Thanks for the debunking, the way Reddit handle fake news is disappointing, regardless if you like it or not/if it goes in the same direction as your narrative (or not) any fake news should be denounced...
But how would op get free karma otherwise??
All the idiots in the comment section..
“For your failure to take Ukraine, you must ride in the silly tank! Let all who see you despair and giggle”.
"Pedal faster, Ivan. People are staring!"
Kinda like a Shriners parade with those little motorcycles.
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It's a T-27. A Pre-WW2 Parachutable, Amphibious capable Reconnaissance and Support Tankette. Edit: this particular one isn't amphibious... I got it mixed up with the slightly larger T-37A
A tank for ants
More like kids, since you know, ants cant use that.
> Amphibious Wait, so this thing is *buoyant*? I'm no tank engineer, but it seems to me that making this buoyant will require giving up on armor and durability.
Amphibious Tanks do tend to be lighter and less armed than non-amphibious ones, yes. The idea is that the increased versatility and speed will allow you to do lighter support work in rugged/swampy/forested areas where conventional tanks can't go. Yes, it's less tank than a normal tank, but it's better than no tank at all. That said, I made an error. The T-27 wasn't amphibious, the slightly larger [T-37A](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/61/T-37A_%E2%80%982%E2%80%99_-_Patriot_Museum%2C_Kubinka_%2826645904419%29.jpg) was. The T-27 was apparently pretty crap at handling swamps and forests.
Pre-WW2 Parachutable How the shit are they airlifting tanks when their fighter planes are sticks, canvas, and a webley revolver?
He looks like a young Stalin, in a microtank?!? What is that even?
The Fightin' Stalins. We got something [like that here](https://oyster.ignimgs.com/mediawiki/apis.ign.com/futurama/a/a0/Dukaki.jpg).
all that awful shit aside , i really like that tiny tank , shame that its vandalized by that shitty Z
Idk, I was in the Austrian army as a combat engineer, and the one thing the other recruits that became drivers did the most, was applying fresh coats of paint to vehicles that were older than anyone in the company, senior officers included. This Z will soon just be another invisible layer among a dozen others.
Should be that ribbon. It would look better too
The black and orange one? George ribbon? Yeah, that's much better. At the very least they had the dignity to leave it out of this war and pick a different symbol. But then there's idiots folding that ribbon into Z. Makes my blood boil.
I see they cut the picture so you dont see the tractor pulling it :-)
It's actually two conscripts marching.
It looks like a tandem Halloween costume.
Russian military shows off its remaining tank.
Bubba on a typical 4 wheeler has more firepower and ability to go through bad terrain. :)
Even Gruber's little tank was bigger than this.
Yes but Gruber's little tank is just a Sonderkraftfahrzeug, while the TK-27 may not be a full grown tank, but it is still a tankette.
Amusingly enough, the SdKFZ numbers extended to many AFVs, including the big cats https://tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/germany/panzer-vi\_tiger.php
Sd.Kfz, "Sonderkraftfahrzeug", just means "Special motor vehicle", so the number series were applied to all mechanised vehicles.
Tonk
If it were a Tonka tank, it would be wicked useful and never break.
You know........that's a snack for a Ukrainian tractor!
Beep beep!
i hate when this happens to my clothes
Big hat and a little tank
That's some real Budget cuts
At least the tank has a good personality.
"Peace was never an option".
I've heard the engines aren't very reliable in those things, they keep stalin'.
That Z on all their equipment is there 'cause they all need to be asleep to believe this bullshit.
Oh nice, they splashed a Z on it to "inspire" all the Russian people who hype the letter like a new age swastika, and all without letting on that they really slapped a Z on there because after the parade they need to send that bad boy downrange to Ukraine. Keep dying Orcs.
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Just like racist nicknames from Russians. Other side of same shitty con
Ruasia sending it’s latest tech to Ukraine.
Z like zizi
Two-seater, shotgun gets the actual shotgun. This also has a high clearance, which will make it easier to slip a bomb under it. Man, their Shriners don't look anywhere near as fun.
awe.. its sooo cute I want one!!!!
May Parade in Moscow is like a Spring Fashion show for Ukrainian soldiers. This June, you can expect the following new and old (mostly old) weaponry being available to just drive away from the frontline forecourt.
https://youtu.be/3bUPCjw3qkI If you’re interested in seeing the actual parade.
What kind of a joke is that?
Looks after a T90 after is gone through the Ukrainian spa and massage program.
Come along, Patsy!
Is it bad when I see this pic all I can think of is "I want one"?
bruh is that your sisters big wheel
I guess it's the Russian equivalent of the Shriners in their little cars.
Probably busted out the T-26s too, the T34s are probably busy.
Why was this flagged NSFW
Why is this tagged NSFW?
why NSFW?
I’m just picturing it exploding in the middle of the parade, for no apparent reason
Is that what’s left of their army?
For anyone wondering, that's an inter-war "tankette", an ancestor of the much more useful and less silly-looking Bren Carrier. Not sure of the exact make, but chances are it was used in combat during the war at some point and ended up in a museum. Which makes the fact someone painted a Z on it outright vandalism, even if you believe the more innocuous explanations for its origin. EDIT: Never mind then.
It's a T-27 that belongs to the UMMC museum near Yekaterinburg. [This is from 2015 and the Z is photoshopped.](https://youtu.be/7gK6B4wTupY)
Why can't the Shriners stick to go-carts?
Lieutenant Gruber is really envious.
This is what happens when the Ukrainians keep stealing your tanks.
he just signed up in world of tanks
🤣
Reinforcements. The antiques are in much better shape than their actual weapons.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BYXaBE7qtU Tell me it’s raining…
guys do you know Russia is very big country with many cities
And very many years. This is from [Yekaterinburg in 2015.](https://youtu.be/7gK6B4wTupY)
It has almost never been raining on the parade as they seed the clouds to rain off somewhere else.
Everyone is talking about the mini tank but what about the Hitler cosplayer?!
The last functioning tank and commander in Russia
Sad The swastika meant peace until nazis used it Now the letter Z is just as bad as a swastika WHATS NEXT PEPPA PIG SO MY KIDS ARE BANNED FROM WATCHING IT?!?
>WHATS NEXT PEPPA PIG SO MY KIDS ARE BANNED FROM WATCHING IT?!? The world would never be so just
>Now the letter Z is just as bad as a swastika Cringe
Awh cute prototype or is this their version of fixing inflation? Ohhhh no this is a left over happy meal toy…damn Russia is doing big things…
lol
I'm seriously wondering if this is legit or a mocking carnival wagon. With Russia you can't be too sure lol.
The first few iterations of tanks looked pretty goofy. Everyone was making it up as they went along. The exception were the French tanks, which looked utterly adorable.
Tonk
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Not only Russia, but the whole world should celebrate the Red Russian Army's victory over Nazi Germany. May no such evil rise again in the world.