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Soviet Union's T-34/76 Model 1943 medium tank
T-34/76C medium tank12,
T-34 06. 42/43 medium tank13:
| 1/72 Diecast Models of T-34/76: |
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| Easy Models |
| 36269: |
Design
The original four speed gearbox was replaced by a five speed in the last 100 T-34 Model 1934s.1
The T-34 Model 1943 was to receive a hexagonal turret that eliminated the dangerous overhang, that was used by the Germans to place mines under and blow off the previous turrets.1 These new turrets gave the crew more room and were easier to manufacturer.1
| T-34/76 19432 | |
|---|---|
| Crew | 42,13 |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weight | 68,122 lb 30-30.9 tons2, 30.9 tons13 |
| Length w/gun | 21.6'13, 22' 1" |
| Length w/o gun | 5.92 m2 |
| Height | 8' - 8.45'13 2.65 m2 |
| Width | 9.8'13 3 m2 |
| Width over tracks | |
| Ground clearance | 1.25', 0.38 m, 0.4 m2 |
| Ground contact length | 12.2'13 |
| Ground pressure | 0.72 kg/(cm2)2 |
| Turret ring diameter | |
| Armament | |
| Main | 76.2 mm F-34 1942 L/41.2 76.2 mm1,2 76.2 mm L/41.213 |
| Secondary | |
| MG | 2: 7.62 mm MG13 2: 7.62 mm DT MG2 |
| Side arms | |
| Quantity | |
| Main | 7713, 1001,2 |
| Secondary | |
| MG | 2,39413, 3,1502 |
| Side arms | |
| Armor Thickness (mm) | |
| Hull Front, Upper | 45 - 4713, 471, 60 2 |
| Hull Front, Lower | |
| Hull Sides, Upper | 40 - 452, 4513, 601 |
| Hull Sides, Lower | |
| Hull Rear | 452, 471 |
| Hull Top | 15 - 202, 18 - 2213 |
| Hull Bottom | 15 - 202, 18 - 2213, 201 |
| Turret Front | 20 - 7013, 701, 752 |
| Turret Sides | 521,2 |
| Turret Rear | 521,2 |
| Turret Top | 162, 201 |
| Engine (Make / Model) | V-2-3413, W-2-342 |
| Bore / stroke | 4 stroke2 |
| Cooling | |
| Cylinders | 1213, V-122 |
| Capacity | |
| Net HP | 50013, 500@1,800 rpm2 |
| Power to weight ratio | 16.7 hp/ton2 |
| Compression ratio | |
| Transmission (Type) | |
| Steering | |
| Steering ratio | |
| Starter | |
| Electrical system | |
| Ignition | |
| Fuel (Type) | Diesel13 |
| Octane | |
| Quantity | 208.7 gallons 830-850 liters2 |
| Road consumption | |
| Cross country consumption | |
| Performance | |
| Traverse | 360° |
| Max speed | 31 mph13, 34.2 mph 53 kph2 |
| Cross country speed | |
| Road radius | 180 - 270 miles13, 289 miles1 365-465 km2, 465 km1 |
| Cross country radius | 125 - 230 miles13, 227 miles1 365 km1 |
| Turning radius | |
| Elevation limits | |
| Fording depth | 1.12 m2 |
| Trench crossing | 2.5 m2 |
| Vertical obstacle | 0.9 m2 |
| Climbing ability | 35°2 |
| Suspension (Type) | Christie, coil springs |
| Wheels each side | |
| Return rollers each side | |
| Tracks (Type) | |
| Length | |
| Width | 1' 7.1"13 |
| Diameter | |
| Number of links | |
| Pitch | |
| Tire tread | |
| Track centers/tread |
Sources:
- Russian Tanks of World War II Stalin's Armored Might, by Tim Bean & Will Fowler, 2002
- Russian Tanks and Armored Vehicles 1917-1945, by Wolfgang Fleischer, 1999
- The Encyclopedia of Tanks and Armored Fighting Vehicles - The Comprehensive Guide to Over 900 Armored Fighting Vehicles From 1915 to the Present Day, General Editor: Christopher F. Foss, 2002
- Panzer Truppen The Complete Guide to the Creation and Combat Employment of Germany's Tank Force 1933-1942, Thomas L. Jentz, 1996
- Panzer Truppen The Complete Guide to the Creation and Combat Employment of Germany's Tank Force 1943-1945, Thomas L. Jentz, 1996
- Tanks of the World, 1915-1945, Peter Chamberlain, Chris Ellis, 1972
- The Encyclopedia of Weapons of World War II, Chris Bishop, 1998
- Jane's World War II Tanks and Fighting Vehicles The Complete Guide, Leland Ness, 2002
- Tanks of World War II, Duncan Crow, 1979
- Battle Winning Tanks, Aircraft & Warships of World War II, David Miller, 2000
- Tank Data, Aberdeen Proving Grounds Series, 1968?
- Armour in Profile #9: T-34/76, J. M. Brereton, ?
- Airfix Magazine Guide 22 Russian Tanks of World War 2, John Milsom and Steve Zaloga, 1977
