Pion's FIRST LAP! Plus T-72, T-55, Type 69 & BMP-1 Test Runs3 Thumbnail Captions for A/B Testing:

An absolute spectacle this Friday — Steve finally takes our 2S7 Pion out on the track for the first time, but he's not alone. We deploy a full lineup of Soviet and Chinese heavy armour for test runs: Master Milo's Type 69, the T-55, BMP-1 and T-72 all join the Pion out on the circuit. It's the closest thing to a Cold War armoured column you'll see in North Queensland. The 2S7 Pion is the world's largest full-tracked self-propelled gun, carrying a 203mm cannon on a chassis built from T-72 and T-80 components. After 12 years sitting idle and a dramatic revival involving 70 litres of excess oil, this is the moment it finally stretches its legs. Meanwhile the T-72 brings Cold War main battle tank firepower, the T-55 is one of the most produced tanks in history, Master Milo's Type 69 is a Chinese development of the T-54, and the BMP-1 rounds out the formation as one of the world's first infantry fighting vehicles. 🎟️ Want to ride in these vehicles? AusArmourfest Tickets HERE ⏩ https://bit.ly/aaf26 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Labels 01:32 – Deploy Type 69 03:05 – Deploy T-72 04:26 – Deploy T-55 05:21 – Deploy BMP-1 06:05 – Deploy the BEAST! 08:10 – Pion's First Test Drive 10:52 – Type 69's First Lap 11:52 – Left turn trouble... 14:07 – Resolved! 🎥 Videography and editing by Ella from AusArmour The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum is home to the largest collection of armoured vehicles and artillery in the Southern Hemisphere, located in Cairns, North Queensland. We are dedicated to the collection, preservation, restoration and display of military vehicles from the 1800s to present day. Our collection includes over 220 armoured vehicles and artillery pieces from 15 countries. 🔧 Visit us: https://www.ausarmour.com 📱 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ausarmour #Pion #2S7 #T72 #T55 #Type69 #BMP1 #SovietArmour #MilitaryVehicle #WWII #ColdWar #MilitaryHistory