T-55

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The T-55 is a Soviet medium tank that entered production in 1958. It was developed as an upgrade to the T-54, and the two tanks are very similar, with many T-54s being upgraded to T-55 standards.

Here are some key features and details about the T-55:
Development and Production:

• Origin: Soviet Union
• Manufacturer: Primarily Uralvagonzavod (Soviet Union), but also produced under license in Poland and Czechoslovakia.
• Production Years: 1958-1962 (Soviet Union). Production under license in Poland (1964) and Czechoslovakia (1965).
• Total Built: Estimated 96,500 to 100,000+ (including T-54s and variants). It is considered the most-produced tank in history.

Design and Features:

• Layout: Conventional layout with the driver in the front, a turret with three crew members in the center, and the engine/drivetrain at the rear.
• Crew: 4 (commander, driver, gunner, loader)
• Dimensions:
• Length (gun forward): 9.00 m (29 ft 6 in)
• Length (hull): 6.2 - 6.45 m
• Width: 3.27 - 3.37 m (11 ft 1 in)
• Height: 2.35 - 2.7 m (7 ft 10 in)
• Weight: 36 metric tons (39.7 short tons)
• Main Armament:
• 100mm D-10T rifled gun.
• Firing range of cannon: 6,500 m.
• 43 x 100mm projectiles
• Secondary Armament:
• 7.62mm coaxial machine gun.
• Firing range of machine gun: 2,200 m.
• 12.7mm DShK machine gun (some models)

Performance:

• Engine: V-55 12-cylinder diesel engine.
• Maximum Speed: Up to 50 km/h (31 mph) on road, and could be over 55 km/h.
• Operational Range:
• Up to 700 km (435 miles) on the road.
• Up to 500 km on road.
• Obstacle Crossing:
• Maximum trench width: 2.7 m (8.9 ft)
• Maximum vertical obstacle: 0.8 m (2.6 ft)
• Fording depth: 1.4 m (4.6 ft) (without preparation), 5 m (16.4 ft) (with deep fording equipment)

Service History:

• The T-55 has been involved in numerous conflicts worldwide.
• It was a mainstay of the Soviet Army, Warsaw Pact armies, and many other countries.

Variants: There are a large number of T-55 variants and upgrades, including those modified by other countries. Some include the TO-55 flamethrower tank.