From the late 1950s, the T-54 eventually became the main tank for armoured units of the Soviet Army, armies of the Warsaw Pact countries, and many others. 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 tank in history.

The hull has also been modified with reactive armor, a new rear shape (additional armor plates or modified original armor?) and new mudguards. More modifications are likely, mostly in the turret and driver's compartment. The original engine and transmission remain probably untouched.

May 9, 2024 · The T-55MV incorporated "Kontakt-1" Explosive Reactive Armor (ERA) blocks for much improved protection against incoming anti-tank missiles. The use of ERA replaced the Drozd protection scheme of noted earlier. The T-55MV-1s were nothing more than T-55MV models with the V-46-5M diesel engine of 691 horsepower.

Mar 18, 2024 · Relative to the standards of the decade, the T-54/T-55 had impressive firepower and hearty armor protection, and this was all packed into a simple and compact design that was smaller and...

Dec 17, 2024 · Armor: One 100 mm gun, two 7.62 mm SGMT machine guns, and one 12.7 mm DShKM machine gun for self-protection. Protection against small firing arms and shell splinters, 100 mm thick maximum at the front and 80mm for the side hull. Country users: Weight: More than 70 countries in the world use the T-55. 36,600 kg: Designer Country: Speed: Russia

Nov 7, 2011 · Vehicle engine exhaust smoke system. A variety of other rounds within the range noted above are available. They include the GIAT NR 322/ NR 352 APFSDS-T and Slovak JPrSv AP-T with ranges beyond...

Jun 9, 2023 · The T-54/T-55 fired a wide range of ammunition, including armor-piercing-tracer; high-explosive; armor-piercing, capped-tracer; high-explosive fragmentation; high-explosive, fin-stabilized; and high-velocity, armor-piercing, discarding sabot-tracer.

Jun 1, 2015 · The British 105-mm L7 cannon afforded the Centurions of the Israeli forces superior sighting range and armor penetration, which proved decisive in the ensuing desert battles.

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.

The steel armor protected the T-55 from most late World War 2 armament but the introduction of 105mm guns on NATO tanks made the T-55 vulnerable. The small size results in a low silhouette and makes the T-55 a harder target to hit.