T-55A Main Battle Tank

Overview

Official Name: T-55A
Year of Production: 1958
Years Active: 1958-present
Range of Productive Years: 1958 to late 20th century
Country of Origin: Soviet Union
Total Number Manufactured: Approximately 100,000
Interesting Fact/Detail: The T-55A improved significantly on its predecessor, the T-54, with enhanced armor, a more powerful engine, and NBC (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical) protection for the crew.
Weapon Information: Armed with a 100mm D-10T2S gun, a 7.62mm coaxial machine gun, and a 12.7mm anti-aircraft gun.
Prominent Wars Participated In: Vietnam War, Yom Kippur War, Soviet-Afghan War, among others.
Prominent Battles: Battle of Basra during the Iran-Iraq War, engagements in the Syrian Civil War.
Cost of Production: [Data Not Readily Available]
Cost of Ammunition: [Data Not Readily Available]
Crew Size: 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver)
Weight: 36 tons
Horsepower: 580 hp
Maximum Speed: 50 km/h