| Hobby Master 1/72 Ground Power Series HG3301 - T-55A Russian Medium Tank # 383 |
Authentic Detailing
Pre-Painted by
professionals
Accurate paint colors
Markings Tampo (pad)
applied
Fully Assembled
Die-Cast Model
True to Scale (1:72)
Weathering and insignias
Turret turns
Metal turret and main gun
Realistic tracks
Pre-Painted by
professionals
Accurate paint colors
Markings Tampo (pad)
applied
Fully Assembled
Die-Cast Model
True to Scale (1:72)
Weathering and insignias
Turret turns
Metal turret and main gun
Realistic tracks
After WWII Russia began mass production of their T-54/55 tanks. It carried an impressive
100mm main gun on a low silhouette with a turret designed for maximum protection. It also
has a very distinctive space between the first and second road wheels. The T-55A
version has anti-radiation capabilities plus a few minor improvements. Production also
took place in Czechoslovakia, Poland and China (model T-59) with approximately 95,000
tanks of all variants being produced. The T-55 has been used in over 40 countries and
after almost 50 years many are still in use.
This rapid build up of new tanks started the USA to worry about a battle in Europe fighting
thousands of Soviet tanks just like this T-55A. This concern sparked a fierce tank
development race between the two countries and in the U.S. the development of the
Attack Helicopter became a priority. The T-55 was sold to over 40 countries and came in
numerous variants. All total there were approximately 95,000 tanks produced in all
variants making this the most produced tank series in history.
100mm main gun on a low silhouette with a turret designed for maximum protection. It also
has a very distinctive space between the first and second road wheels. The T-55A
version has anti-radiation capabilities plus a few minor improvements. Production also
took place in Czechoslovakia, Poland and China (model T-59) with approximately 95,000
tanks of all variants being produced. The T-55 has been used in over 40 countries and
after almost 50 years many are still in use.
This rapid build up of new tanks started the USA to worry about a battle in Europe fighting
thousands of Soviet tanks just like this T-55A. This concern sparked a fierce tank
development race between the two countries and in the U.S. the development of the
Attack Helicopter became a priority. The T-55 was sold to over 40 countries and came in
numerous variants. All total there were approximately 95,000 tanks produced in all
variants making this the most produced tank series in history.
| T-55A Specifications Crew 4 Weights Weight: 36.6 tons (33203 kg) Ground pressure: 12.66 lb/in sq. (0.89 kg/cm sq.) Dimensions Length: 29.5 ft (9.0 m) with gun – 21.1 ft (6.45 m) without gun Width: 11.8 ft (3.60 m) Height: 7.6 ft (2.32 m) Powerplant Model V-55 diesel, 520 hp (390 kW), 12cylinder, 38.88 liter water cooled Power/weight ratio: 14 hp/tonne Performance Operational range: 248.5/310.7 mi (400/500 km) – with drop tanks 372.8 mi (600 km) Maximum road speed: 31.06 mph (50 km/h) Maximum off-road speed: 21.75 mph (35 km/h) Average cross-country speed: 15.5 mph (25 km/h) Fording depth: Normal – 4.6 ft (1.4 m) With snorkel – 18 ft (5.5 m) Armament Armour: 6.69/7.99 in (170/203 mm) Gun: 3.94 in (100 mm) rifled gun, D-10T2S Auxiliary armament: .3 in (7.62 mm) (7.62 X 54R) Machine Gun SGM-T/PKT Mounted armament: .5 in (12.7 mm) (12.7 X 108R) AA MG DShKM |
| THESE ARE PRE-PRODUCTION PICTURES, NOT THE FINAL PRODUCT |
