T-26 Light Infantry Tank

Overview

Official Name: T-26
Year of Production: 1931
Years Active: 1931-1950s
Range of Productive Years: 1931-1941
Country of Origin: Soviet Union
Total Number Manufactured: Over 11,000
Interesting Fact/Detail: The T-26 was heavily influenced by the British Vickers 6-Ton tank and was one of the most successful tank designs of the 1930s, playing a significant role in early World War II.
Weapon Information: Main armament was typically a 45 mm gun, with secondary armament of one or two 7.62 mm DT machine guns.
Prominent Wars Participated In: Spanish Civil War, Winter War, World War II.
Prominent Battles: Battle of Moscow, Siege of Leningrad, Battle of Kursk.
Cost of Production: [Data Not Readily Available]
Cost of Ammunition: [Data Not Readily Available]
Crew Size: 3 (commander, gunner, driver)
Weight: 9.6 tons
Horsepower: 91 hp
Maximum Speed: 31 km/h