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The T-34 is a Soviet medium tank from World War II. When introduced, its 76.2 mm (3 in) tank gun was more powerful than many of its contemporaries, [8] and its 60-degree sloped armour provided good protection against anti-tank weapons. The T-34 had a profound effect on the conflict on the Eastern Front, and had a long-lasting impact on tank design.
30 cze 2014 · The T-34 was a successful Soviet medium tank first built in 1940. Its design proved influential for future development of armored vehicles.
T-34 – radziecki czołg średni produkowany w latach 1941–1958. W chwili pojawienia się na froncie II wojny światowej stanowił zaskoczenie dla Niemców ze względu na duży kaliber armaty i grubość pancerza (pochyły pancerz czołowy) [2]. Miał opinię pojazdu, którego wykorzystanie znacząco wpłynęło na przebieg wojny [3].
T-34-85 tanks were modernized in 1959: they were made amphibious for depths of up to 5 m; were equipped with gyrocompasses; were equipped with preheaters for water and oil; had the Soviet 9RS radio changed to a Czechoslovak RM-31T one; and underwent other improvements.
30 cze 2014 · Equipped with T-34(76) and T-70 tanks as well as the SU-85 tank destroyers it was manned by Soviet and Polish soldiers on (initially) 50/50 per cent basis, i.e. each T-34 crew consisted of 2 Soviets (usually officers – commander and driver) and 2 Poles (gunner and loader).
The Soviet T-34 was the most prolifically produced tank of WWII. Basic and austere in design, it was highly effective and capable of mass production.
Learn how the T-34 tank turned the tide of World War II against the Germans in December 1941 with its superior performance and design. Read about the history, features and impact of this iconic Soviet tank in this article from WWII History magazine.
