The T-60 scout tank was a light tank produced by the Soviet Union from 1941 to 1942. During this period, 6,292 units were built. The tank was designed to replace the obsolete T-38 amphibious scout tank and saw action during World War II. The Kingdom of Romania used the T-60 chassis to build some locally-designed tank destroyers.

Mar 24, 2025 · The T-60 was a Soviet light tank designed for a two-man crew, armed with a 20 mm cannon and a coaxial machine gun. It represented a further development of Soviet light tank projects but, despite some improvements, was ultimately considered a failed design.

The T-60 was the result of the ongoing development of light tanks that had started well before WWII. This particular tank started development in 1938 as an attempt to replace the T-26 , T-40 , the failed T-46 project and the T-50 .

Mar 1, 2025 · The Soviet T-60 was a light scout tank developed and manufactured by the Soviet Union during World War II, entering service in late 1941. It was designed to quickly replace earlier, lightly armored reconnaissance vehicles like the amphibious T-40, which proved inadequate in combat. The T-60 featured improved armor protection (ranging from 7 mm ...

Jun 23, 2017 · As of July 1st, the factory had 13 T-60 tanks with serious manufacturing defects left. The last 5 tanks were sent to the 1st Gorkiy Tank Academy on August 15th. In total, the Molotov Gorkiy Automotive Factory built 2913 T-60 tanks, half of the overall number.

Jul 31, 2016 · Remaining in production for just under a year, from September 1941 to July 1942, the T-60 became the most numerous small tank in history. These vehicles appeared on the front lines during the most heated part of the Battle for Moscow, and made a noticeable contribution to the war during its most difficult point.

Dec 18, 2020 · In 1942 the T-60 was up-armored to improve its battlefield survivability, while disc pattern road wheels replaced the spoked wheels fitted to the Model 1941 version of the tank. The T-60...

Oct 20, 2018 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the T-60 Light Tank Tracked Combat Vehicle including pictures.

Compared to other Soviet tanks, the T-60 had the best mobility on snowy and swampy terrain, on water-logged meadows, and in muddy conditions. For the Red Army, the importance of this tank was so great that Stalin himself attended the trials of the second prototype (this prototype was armed with the TNSh).

Aug 3, 2020 · It is necessary to take all measures to train T-60 crews and inspire them to use the tanks' best qualities in battle: speed, maneuverability, fire. When attacking, plan the course in a zig-zag instead of a straight line. When choosing how to attack with T-60 tanks, in addition to studying the enemy's anti-tank defenses, do the following.