Croatian armoured train from the breakup of Yugoslavia civil war(s), i think this is an early version of Krajina Express
Posted by IronWarhorses@reddit | shittytechnicals | View on Reddit | 22 comments
BobCharlie@reddit
Those Yugo SKSs are lookin sharp.
JJohnston015@reddit
They were $200 in the US at one time.
BobCharlie@reddit
In Canada there used to be a combo deal for a crate of 7.62x39 and a Russian or Chinese SKS for I want to say $500 CAD but it's been so long I actually forget. I do remember picking up 2 1956 Tulas for $125 CAD and I still have them. Love the dark reddy coloured stocks on them.
Cheers!
BeneficialAbrocoma67@reddit
Was literally coming here to say the same!
Tassiloruns@reddit
Krajina Express wasn't Croatian. It's a simple Google search.
IronWarhorses@reddit (OP)
well good on you.
outlaw1148@reddit
Whats that got to do with it?
CaptainRex2000@reddit
M75 20mm?
No_Friendship_5215@reddit
Looks to be a Zastava M55 triple 20mm that was developed from the Hispano-Suiza HS.804 which is a triple barreled HS.404. The M75 is a licensed produced HS.404.
IronWarhorses@reddit (OP)
always found that triple barrel set up to be quite strange and awkward.
No_Friendship_5215@reddit
I haven't read much into the doctrinal use for the M55. Being all three autocannons use the same drum magazine, as far as I know, it seems like a decent, albeit short lived, burst of fire.
Normally AA weapons like this would require a relatively large crew, five or more. Someone to run the gun, someone to direct the gun, loaders, etc. Seems like the middle gun would be a pain to reload. The magazines would be empty in less than a minute with the RoF.
CaptainRex2000@reddit
Thank you for the knowledge
defender838383@reddit
Krajna express is Serbian this is Croatian
IronWarhorses@reddit (OP)
do you know what train? she have a name?
defender838383@reddit
2nd Armored Train...Based on the organizational and formation order of the GS HV, on November 7, 1991, the Second Armored Train was established and organized with its location and mobilization point in Osijek. The Second Armored Train was an independent unit subordinate to the OZ Osijek Command. The unit was organized into a command and four platoons. Two platoons were infantry, and two were anti-aircraft, with a medic later assigned to the fourth platoon. The unit's strength fluctuated.
The second armored train was composed of an armored locomotive, an armored car with built-in berths for a rifleman detachment, and two cars with built-in PAT20/3 M55 anti-aircraft guns.
The unit's task was the combat security of railway transports and stations on the Osijek-Virovitica-Osijek and Osijek-Vrpolje-Osijek routes. It was also integrated into the existing air defense system, undertaking air observation duties and, when necessary, engaging in combat within its area of responsibility.
The members of the Second Armored Train were predominantly Croatian Railways (HŽ) employees.
The disbandment and demobilization of the Second Armored Train was carried out on July 10, 1992.
IronWarhorses@reddit (OP)
seems you know your stuff! got a source you can link? like where you got those lovely photos?
defender838383@reddit
https://www.ubidrhzos.com/oklopni_vlak.php
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