Oct 14, 2015 · The T-34 (r) mit 8.8cm is an infamous fake tank, said to be armed with either an 8.8cm Flak, 8.8cm KwK 36, or a re-bored 85mm cannon.

The T-34 is a Soviet medium tank from World War II. When introduced, its 76.2 mm (3 in) tank gun was more powerful than many of its contemporaries, [8] and its 60-degree sloped armour provided good protection against anti-tank weapons. The T-34 had a profound effect on the conflict on the Eastern Front, and had a long-lasting impact on tank design.

The T-34 medium tank is one of the most-produced and longest-lived tanks of all time. Identification of T-34 variants can be complicated.

Jul 13, 2015 · It’s unconfirmed, but reported that one T-34/85 was fitted with an 88mm gun that was removed from a damaged Tiger I and it was used during the East Prussian Offensive.

It is well known that the only German weapon fielded in 1941 normally capable of destroying a T-34 or KV at long range, was the 8.8cm Flak 18/36 (88mm Anti Aircraft Gun).

Jul 12, 2015 · In July/August 1944, a captured T-34-85 was modified into Libau shipyard. The original 85mm gun was removed and a German 88mm L/56 was installed inside the turret. The 88mm gun come from a damaged Tiger I.

Aug 23, 2016 · The armour of the new Soviet T-43, however, was found to be less effective than anticipated against the 88mm gun of the Tiger and, even before installation of the 85mm gun, the T-43’s mobility was less than that of the T-34.

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The German 88mm guns could cope with the T-34, but were in short supply in 1941. Mechanical unreliability played a major part in the Soviet disaster, accounting for about half of the total losses of the T-34.

Sep 5, 2019 · It's a fake, been circulating on the internet for a few years. The original picture of the T34 they "photoshopped" the 88 onto. Alan. The 88mm was fitted onto Panzer IV hulls though. Panzerwrecks has several photos showing the hulls to be driver training vehicles (or hulls produced for SPGs).