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This was being developed as a new tank that would exceed
the T-34 tank as to its
characteristics. In so doing, the experience of using tanks during the
Second World War was taken into account.
Some prototype vehicles were manufactured in 1945. Having been
subjected to trials, the tank was accepted for service and was put
into production in 1947, being later on continually upgraded in
order to enhance its combat and technical characteristics.
COMBAT CHARACTERISTICS
| Years of
manufacture |
1947-1959 |
| Weight |
36 t |
| Crew |
4 |
| Overall dimensions: |
|
| -
length |
9,000 mm |
| -
width |
3,270 mm |
| -
height |
2,400 mm |
| Armament: |
|
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-
main
gun, mm |
100 mm |
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-
coaxial
machine gan and bow machine gun, mm |
7.62 mm |
| Armour |
20-200 mm |
| Engine power output |
520 hp |
| Maximum road speed |
50 km/h |
| Cruising range |
350-400 km |
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T-54 Medium Tank
T-54A medium
tank
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