From the late 1950s, the T-54 eventually became the main tank for armoured units of the Soviet Army, armies of the Warsaw Pact countries, and many others. T-54s and T-55s have been involved in …

Nov 23, 2025 · Standard equipment of the T-55 includes fire control and weapons stabilizer STP-2 Tsiklon, day sight TSh2A-22, night sight TPN-1-22-11, radio equipment, fire-fighting equipment, and …

By combining the T-54 and T-55 production figures, the Soviet Union delivered itself a whooping 60,500 main battle tanks, and when including local productions (Czech, Polish: 21,000 more), production …

Ergonomics are improved by adding a turret floor, central NBC system and main gun stabilized in both axis. The main armament of the T-55 is the 100mm D-10T2S rifled main gun. This gun is manually …

Despite manufacturing ending in the 1980s, this tank is still a feature on the battlefield, with both sides making use of T-55s in the current conflict in Ukraine.

The T55 was introduced in the late fifties. It was essentially a T54 with a new turret, but there were a great many other improvements as well. In sophistication, the T55 has been compared with its …

Dec 13, 2024 · In 1963 the T-55 received an NBC system. The bow machine gun was also eliminated. In the late 1980s the T-55s received new supercharged engines, improved fire-control and laser-range …

May 9, 2024 · Initial production models were known simply by the "T-55" designator. Production began in 1958 and lasted until 1963 while locally-produced Polish versions spanned production from 1958 …

Mar 10, 2024 · Upgraded T-54s/T-55s received explosive reactive armor for better protection, the capability to launch anti-tank guided missiles from the gun tube, and a better fire-control system. …

The T-55 combines a high velocity gun with exceptional long-range endurance. The T-55 has a fully tracked, five-road-wheeled chassis with a low-silhouetted hull and a dome shaped turret. The T-54 …