The T-54 and T-55 tanks are a series of Soviet medium tanks [3] introduced in the years following the Second World War. The first T-54 prototype was completed at Nizhny Tagil by the end of 1945. [4] .

Nov 23, 2025 · Standard equipment of the T-55 includes fire control and weapons stabilizer STP-2 Tsiklon, day sight TSh2A-22, night sight TPN-1-22-11, radio equipment, fire-fighting equipment, and …

By combining the T-54 and T-55 production figures, the Soviet Union delivered itself a whooping 60,500 main battle tanks, and when including local productions (Czech, Polish: 21,000 more), production …

Ergonomics are improved by adding a turret floor, central NBC system and main gun stabilized in both axis. The main armament of the T-55 is the 100mm D-10T2S rifled main gun. This gun is manually …

May 9, 2024 · Initial production models were known simply by the "T-55" designator. Production began in 1958 and lasted until 1963 while locally-produced Polish versions spanned production from 1958 …

The T55 was introduced in the late fifties. It was essentially a T54 with a new turret, but there were a great many other improvements as well. In sophistication, the T55 has been compared with its …

Dec 13, 2024 · In 1963 the T-55 received an NBC system. The bow machine gun was also eliminated. In the late 1980s the T-55s received new supercharged engines, improved fire-control and laser-range …

The T-55 combines a high velocity gun with exceptional long-range endurance. The T-55 has a fully tracked, five-road-wheeled chassis with a low-silhouetted hull and a dome shaped turret. The T-54 …

Mar 12, 2025 · Let's dive into 30 intriguing facts about the T-55 that highlight its legacy and impact. The T-55 is one of the most iconic tanks in military history. Its design and capabilities have made it a …

Cromwell tank, British medium tank that was used in the later stages of World War II. The Cromwell was designed to replace the Crusader tank (a lightweight cruiser, or cavalry, tank that had seen extensive …