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] .

Conceived, named and classed a medium tank for a long time, the T-54's original design fully integrated the experience of the last world war. After encountering the heavily armored German tanks of the …

Improvements over the T-54 include a larger V-12 water-cooled diesel engine with 580 hp rather than 520 hp, increased cruising range of 500km (up to 715 km with two 200-liter auxiliary fuel tanks which …

The T-54 and T-55 tanks are a series of Soviet main battle tanks introduced in the years following the Second World War. The first T-54 prototype was completed at Nizhny Tagil by the end of...

The T-54/55 is a non-amphibious main battle tank built in the former Soviet Union, China (as type 59), Czechoslovakia and Poland. T-54/T-55 basic models have all-welded hulls divided into three main …

Mar 18, 2024 · Post-war, the USSR continued to prioritize its armored fleet, introducing the T-54 in 1945. This model, and its successor the T-55, marked significant advancements in firepower, armor, and...

Also known as T-54 obr 1946. About 700 produced in the USSR from 1947 to 1949. This has a distinct turret with reverse slope bottom at all sides. Two forward firing SG-43 machine guns are fitted on the …

Here Curator David Willey discusses the T-54, and its successor the T-55, tanks which can source their routes back to the Second World War and are probably the most produced tanks of all time.

Mar 22, 2023 · Work continued on the T-54 as a possible replacement for the fabled T-34 series. The T-54 was built around the 100mm D-10 series main gun, instantly making it one of the most powerful …

Mar 10, 2024 · As a post-war tank, the T-54 incorporated all the lessons learned during Russia's drive into Germany. It featured a larger 100mm gun for defeating heavily armored tanks, improved hull and...