The T-70 is a light tank used by the Red Army during World War II, replacing both the T-60 scout tank for reconnaissance and the T-50 light infantry tank for infantry support.

The T-70 met the same fate as the T-60, being sent to minor roles such as defending headquarters, convoy duties, reconnaissance, and training new crews. It remained in service …

Apr 22, 2018 · The T-70 became the second most produced light tank, after the American Light Tank M3 family. This article tells the story of the T-70B, the modernized version of the light tank.

Jan 31, 2024 · While typically outfitted with limited offensive capability, the Soviet T-70 tank from WWII had some standout moments during the war, against the odds.

Oct 20, 2018 · In practice, The T-70 proved a competent gunnery platform against the lighter tanks of the Germans and Italians. It was capable of knocking out medium-class tanks as well …

In the Battle of Kursk, a commander named Onufriyeva deptly outflanked a 54-ton German Tiger tank and set it ablaze with two rapid hits to the side. The T-70 made up around 22 percent of …

Apr 20, 2016 · Between the spring of 1942 and October of 1943 two Soviet factories (at Kirov and Gorkiy) cranked out 8,226 T-70's (with T-70's nearly one third of Soviet light and medium tank …

Feb 17, 2019 · The T-70 light tank played an important role during World War II because it was cheap and easy to mass produce. In the 1930s, the Soviet Union purchased some British …

Sep 3, 2012 · Based on a lengthened T-60 chassis, with the addition of a fifth roadwheel, the T-70 was designed as a better armed, armored, and more agile tank. It had thicker armor, and …

Soviet light battle tank T-70 built 1942-43 during Second World War. History, development, service, specifications, statistics, pictures and 3D model. T-70 of the Polish forces which …