The T-54 and T-55 tanks are a series of Soviet medium tanks [3] introduced in the years following the Second World War. The first T-54 prototype was completed at Nizhny Tagil by the end of 1945. [4] .

As built, the T-54s were among the best medium tanks worldwide in 1947, only surpassed in 1958 when the 105 mm (4.13 in) armed British Centurion was put into service.

Mar 10, 2024 · As a post-war tank, the T-54 incorporated all the lessons learned during Russia's drive into Germany. It featured a larger 100mm gun for defeating heavily armored tanks, improved hull and...

Also known as T-54 obr 1946. About 700 produced in the USSR from 1947 to 1949. This has a distinct turret with reverse slope bottom at all sides. Two forward firing SG-43 machine guns are fitted on the …

Apr 23, 2018 · Thus was born the T-54 MBT. The T-54 was effectively a Ukrainian tank. Under the designation of Obiekt 137 (or B-40) it was designed by the Morozov Bureau at the Malyshev Plant in …

Feb 16, 2025 · Article Summary: The T-54/55 tank series is the most produced armored vehicle in history, with over 100,000 built since its post-WWII introduction. Originally designed to succeed the T …

The T-54/55 is a non-amphibious main battle tank built in the former Soviet Union, China (as type 59), Czechoslovakia and Poland. T-54/T-55 basic models have all-welded hulls divided into three main …

Improvements over the T-54 include a larger V-12 water-cooled diesel engine with 580 hp rather than 520 hp, increased cruising range of 500km (up to 715 km with two 200-liter auxiliary fuel tanks which …

Mar 22, 2023 · Work continued on the T-54 as a possible replacement for the fabled T-34 series. The T-54 was built around the 100mm D-10 series main gun, instantly making it one of the most powerful …

Production of the initial series of T-54s began slowly as 1,490 modifications were made. The Red Army received a tank that was superior to World War II designs and theoretically better than the newest …