#Kontakt 5 era series#
The T-55A model series appeared in 1963 and were produced into 1981 due to the lackluster response of the newer T-62 in sales and performance. A snorkel allowed for amphibious fording of water sources. The main gun barrel protruded a distance away from the turret and was seen with a fume extractor near the muzzle. The turret itself was a well-sloped assembly with rounded sides and roof.
#Kontakt 5 era driver#
Crew accommodations amounted to four personnel to include the driver in the hull and the tank commander, gunner and loader in the turret section. The turret was located in the center of the design offering good balance while the engine was retained in a conventionally set rear compartment. The glacis plate was well-sloped and there was a shallow hull superstructure evident. The drive sprocket remained at the rear of the design while the track idler was at the front with no track return rollers being used. The track system was dominated by the five large road wheels with the front most pair set noticeably apart from the remaining four rear sets. Czech production lasted from 1958 to 1983.Įxternally, the T-55 mimicked the clean, utilitarian style lines of the T-54 before it. Production began in 1958 and lasted until 1963 while locally-produced Polish versions spanned production from 1958 to 1964.
Initial production models were known simply by the "T-55" designator. While the T-54made use of the 12.7mm DShK anti-aircraft heavy machine gun to counter low flying aerial threats, the T-55 removed this installation from the loader's hatch (later production forms after 1970 returned use of the 12.7mm DShK anti-aircraft heavy machine gun and were designated as T-55AM). Internal storage was also increased to raise the 100mm projectile count from 34 to 43. The T-55 was given an increased operational due to the inclusion of a new internal fuel storage cell at the bow. and compression while the integrated engine smoke screen generation system was retained. The V-55 series diesel engine was reworked for an overall output of 580 horsepower through fuel injection and compression coupled with a power-assisted clutch and pneumatic engine start feature. Compared with the preceding model, the T-55 incorporated an all-new turret as well as NBC (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical) protection for the crew. The T-55 was a further improved version of the T-54 Main Battle Tank series of 1949 intended to counter the new American M60 tank (based on a highly modified form of the earlier M48 "Patton" series).
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