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The tank was developed in order to enhance the operational
capabilities, protection and ease of production in comparison with
the T-34 tank building
on the developments elaborated when designing the T-34M
in 1941. A prototype vehicle was manufactured and subjected to trials.
The T-43 was never accepted for service.
COMBAT CHARACTERISTICS
| Year of manufacture |
1943 |
| Weight |
34 t |
| Crew |
4 |
| Overall dimensions: |
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| -
length |
8,100 mm |
| -
width |
3,000 mm |
| -
height |
2,580 mm |
| Armament: |
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| - main gun |
76.2 mm |
|
-
coaxial machine gan and bow machine gun |
7.62 mm |
| Armour |
16-90 mm |
| Engine power output |
500 hp |
| Maximum road speed |
50 km/h |
| Cruising range |
300 km |
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