T-54s and T-55s have been involved in many of the world's armed conflicts since their introduction in the second half of the 20th century. The T-54/55 series is the most-produced …

The T-54/T-55 tank series is the most widely used tank in the world and has seen service in over 50 countries. It has also served as the platform for a wide variety of specialty armoured …

Mar 10, 2024 · Upgraded T-54s/T-55s received explosive reactive armor for better protection, the capability to launch anti-tank guided missiles from the gun tube, and a better fire-control system.

Mar 19, 2020 · Once the Soviet Union entered the nuclear age, vulnerabilities to nuclear explosions became apparent, and engineers brainstormed ways in which to keeps tanks and …

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 …

The T-55’s PAZ overpressure system helped seal tankers inside and could keep out radioactive dust from a nuclear strike. The Soviets fixed in another nine rounds for the main gun, as well.

Mar 26, 2016 · The T-54 tank and its later derivatives, the T-55 and the T-62, are the most significant tanks of the post-World War II period in terms of numbers manufactured and extent …

Jan 24, 2025 · The T-54s have been the best tanks in their class since 1946, and it wasn't until 1958 that England created a more powerful 105 mm cannon. On the basis of the T-54, the SU …

Mar 24, 2023 · Russia is dusting off the cobwebs from military deep storage facilities in the country’s Far East, for the first time railing un-upgraded Cold War T-54B tanks westward, …

Feb 6, 2001 · Israel, which captured large numbers of Soviet built tanks from Syria and Egypt in 1967 and 1973 has modified a number of T-54s (designated TI-67 Tiran) by adding Blazer …