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]

The T-55A is the second variant of the T-55 main battle tank family. It was manufactured from 1963 to 1981 and, in comparison to the previous variant, has a new anti-radiation lining as well as a full PAZ/FVU chemical filtration system.

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 vehicles. [1][2] Abkhazia: A number of T-55s were in service at the beginning of …

These include the T-55AD command tank with a 100 miles (161 km) range radio, T-55L (local version of the T-55A) and LD (T-54 rebuilt to this standard), command versions AD-1 & 2 (T-55A with additional R-123/130 radio).

Dec 17, 2024 · The T-55 is a Soviet-made main battle tank, a derivative of the T-54B, which was adopted for service in 1956 by the Russian armed forces. Developed by Nizhniy Tagil under the designation Obiekt 155, this is a T-54 with a new turret without the …

The T-55A has a 100mm D10T main rifled cannon and carries 43 rounds. It has the benefit of a low silhouette and turret, which is one meter lower than its main rival at the time, the American M-60.

T-55A used a new anti-radiation lining and PAZ/FVU chemical filtration system upgrade on the same turret. The lining caused the turret hatches to be thicker and no longer flush with the turret...

The T-55A was introduced into service in 1961 with enhanced NBC (nuclear, biological, chemical) protection and improved armor. It was designed to be a versatile and reliable main battle tank with emphasis on firepower, protection, and ease of production.

Former USSR T-55A main battle tank on display in a museum. The original T-55 is a much improved version of the T-54. The T-55 features a more powerful V-55 engine, an NBC system, a turret floor and carries more fuel and ammunition. Was fitted without DShK on the turret roof until retrofitted in 1972. Command version of T-55.

Many of the T-54s were rebuilt on the T-55 design. The T-55A appeared in the early 1960s. Production continued in the Soviet Union through 1981 and was also undertaken in China (as the Type...