| Hobby Master 1/72 Ground Power Series HG3303 - Iraq T-55 5th Mechanized Division 26th Armored Brigade, Gulf War |
| THESE ARE PRE-PRODUCTION PICTURES, NOT THE FINAL PRODUCT |
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
| 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 |
The T-55 is a very mobile chassis with a low profile and with external fuel tanks has great endurance. All this
is topped off with a high-velocity gun with 43 rounds available. However the low profile means cramped crew
compartment and a slow rate of fire for the gun. The external fuel tanks make the unit vulnerable and the
armor is thin compared to western standards. The T-54/55 is the most produced tank in history and has
served with over 40 countries. It is the AK47 of tanks, inexpensive and everyone has one.
On August 2 1990 as part of the 4th largest military in the world the Iraqi 5th Mechanized Division with
approximately 200 T-55As invaded Kuwait. On January 29 1991 as part of a larger group the 5th MD
attacked Coalition Forces and captured the Saudi town of Al-Khafji. After 2 days the Iraqi forces were driven
back to Kuwait and on February 26 1991 began a retreat to Iraq. When it was over Iraq’s forces were
diminished from 70 army divisions to 23 with the loss of over 400 aircraft.
is topped off with a high-velocity gun with 43 rounds available. However the low profile means cramped crew
compartment and a slow rate of fire for the gun. The external fuel tanks make the unit vulnerable and the
armor is thin compared to western standards. The T-54/55 is the most produced tank in history and has
served with over 40 countries. It is the AK47 of tanks, inexpensive and everyone has one.
On August 2 1990 as part of the 4th largest military in the world the Iraqi 5th Mechanized Division with
approximately 200 T-55As invaded Kuwait. On January 29 1991 as part of a larger group the 5th MD
attacked Coalition Forces and captured the Saudi town of Al-Khafji. After 2 days the Iraqi forces were driven
back to Kuwait and on February 26 1991 began a retreat to Iraq. When it was over Iraq’s forces were
diminished from 70 army divisions to 23 with the loss of over 400 aircraft.
