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This was a further development of the T-32 tank. The T-34 had been put into production and
accepted for service before the official trials were completed. The trials were carried out simultaneously with preparation
of relevant production facilities at the Kharkiv Locomotive
Plant. The T-34 became the most numerous tank of the Second World War, being manufactured at six plants. The tank
was continually improved during its production.
COMBAT CHARACTERISTICS
| Years of manufacture |
1940-1944 |
| Weight |
26.5-31 t |
| Crew |
4 |
| Overall dimensions: |
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| - length |
5,920 mm |
| - width |
3,000 mm |
| - height |
2,400 mm |
| Armament: |
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| - main gun |
76.2 mm |
| - coaxial machine gan and bow machine gun |
7.62 mm |
| Armour |
16-45 mm |
| Engine power output |
500 hp |
| Maximum road speed |
55 km/h |
| Cruising range |
400 km |
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T-34 (A-34) Medium Tank
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