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]

Sep 25, 2021 · The new T-54M3 significantly improved the T-54 and T-55 vehicles. In addition to a number of modifications and a different camouflage scheme, the Elbit Systems prototype …

Many T-54s were indeed retro-fitted to the T-55 standard, which included full NBC protection, the new V-55 diesel rated for 581 hp, increased range and ammunition (T-54M and AMs).

Der T-54 (Objekt 137) ist ein mittlerer Kampfpanzer, der in der Sowjetunion entworfen und ab 1947 gebaut wurde. Er war eine Weiterentwicklung des T-44. Mit etwa 40.000 gebauten Exemplaren ist der T-54 einer der meistproduzierten Kampfpanzer der Welt.

The T-54 / 55M3 is equipped with a Vietnamese-made 12.7 mm NSV heavy machine gun, which is capable of attacking low-flying targets such as helicopters and UAVs.

Jul 22, 2024 · In Ukraine, the T-54 and T-55 tanks have been used in unconventional ways. Rather than serving as traditional battle tanks, the T-55s have primarily been used as 100mm self-propelled guns, providing indirect fire support from concealed positions akin to artillery.

Apr 23, 2018 · T-54M (Model 1983/1988) This upgraded the T-54A/B to T-55M standard with additional armour, the inclusion of an upgraded suspension, new tracks and interior improvements including a new engine and radio. This model was developed as the Obeikt 140. It set the benchmark for the last of the Cold War T-54/55s. T-10: Last of the Heavies

Mar 27, 2023 · In a tank-on-tank confrontation two South Vietnamese M-41 light tanks fired three 76 millimeter rounds each into a single T-54. The T-54 took some damage, but easily destroyed the lighter...

T-54/T-55s with "bra armor" (semi-circular add-on armor) have turret protection increased to 330 mm (KE) and 400-450 mm (CE). Other improvements available include a hull bottom reinforced against mines, better engines, rubber track pads, and a thermal sleeve for the gun.

Hundreds of Soviet T-54 and T-55 tanks captured during the 1967 war have been converted into totally new vehicles, improved sufficiently enough that one military analyst bluntly wrote, "No...