The T-34/85 medium tank was an improved version of the T-34 that was built in 1943. It had a larger turret and more powerful gun than the T-34/76.
A commander’s cupola was added to the turret, which was large enough to hold three crewmembers, increasing the size of the entire crew from 4 to 5. The third crewmember in the turret was responsible for loading the gun.
The main gun on the T-34/85 was a 3.34 inch (85mm) gun that could allegedly pierce the frontal armor of German Panther and Tiger tanks from a distance of 3,281 feet (1,000 meters).
After World War II, the T-34/85 medium tank was used by many countries that were under the influence of the Soviet Union. It was used by North Korea during the Korean War.
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T-34/85 Medium |
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| Active: | 1944 |
| Crew: | 5 |
| Weight: | 31.5 tons (32,000kg) |
| Length: | 26ft 9in(8.15m) |
| Height: | 9ft 2.74in (2.57m) |
| Width: | 9ft 9.5in (2.99m) |
| Weapons: | Main – 3.35in (85mm) ZiS S53 gun, Secondary – 2 x 0.3in (7.62mm) machineguns |
| Armor | Maximum – 3.54in (90mm) |
| Engine: | V234 V12 diesel, 500hp |
| Speed: | 34.2mph (55kph) |
| Range: | 186.4 miles (300 km) |