|
Development was carried out in order to create
a tank that would considerably exceed the characteristics of the
T-54 tank.
Design work commenced in 1953. Prototype vehicles were
produced in 1957 and tested in 1958.
The tank was never accepted for service.
COMBAT CHARACTERISTICS
| Year of manufacture of the first vehicle |
1957 |
| Weight |
36 t |
| Crew |
4 |
| Overall dimensions: |
|
| -
length |
8,785 mm |
| -
width |
3,090 mm |
| -
height |
2,160 mm |
| Armament: |
|
-
main gun |
100 mm |
|
-
coaxial machine gan and bow machine gun |
7.62 mm |
| Armour |
20-250 mm |
| Engine power output |
580 hp |
| Maximum road speed |
55 km/h |
| Cruising range |
450 km |
|
