T-70 Model 1942

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T-70 Model 1942

GENERAL DATA
Other Designation(s)	-
Type	Light Tank	Radio Equipment	12RT (9R)
Manufacturer(s)	Factory No. 37, Gorki Automobile Factory No.1 (GAZ), Factory No. 38
Crew	2 (Command-loader-gunner, driver)
Production Quantity	about 7500	Production Period	March 1942 - August 1943

DIMENSIONS
Combat weight	9200 kg	Ground pressure	0.78 kg/cm²
Length /hull	4.3 m	Length w/Gun	4.3 m
Barrel Overhang	0 m	Height	2 m
Width	2.4 m	Ground clearance	0.30 m

ARMAMENT
Primary Armament	45 mm Gun Model 38 L/46 (1)	Ammunition Carried	94
Traverse	360° (manual)	Elevation	-6° to +20° (manual)
Traverse speed (360°)	-	Sight	TOP, PT-1
Secondary Armament	7.62mm DT MG (2)	Ammunition Carried	945
Location	1: Turret - 2: Coaxial

ARMOR
Assembly	Riveting & Welding
Armor Detail (from the horizontal)	Front	Side	Rear	Top/Bottom
Hull	35 mm / 60°	15 mm / 90°	15 mm / 50°	10 mm / 0°
Superstructure	35 mm / 30° (glacis)	-	-	10 mm / 0-16°
Turret	35 mm / 55°	35mm / 65°	35 mm / 60°	10 mm / 0°
Mantlet	60 mm / round	-	-	-

AUTOMOTIVE
Engine	2 x GAZ-202	Type & Displacement	In6
Horsepower (maximum)	2 x 70 hp at 2800 rpm	Power/Weight Ratio	15.2 hp / ton
Gearbox	4 forward, 1 reverse	Fuel Capacity	440 L Gasoline

SUSPENSION
Type	Torsion bars	Road wheels	5 independent steel road wheels
Track return rollers	3	Sprocket-Wheels	Rear
Idler Sprockets	Front	Shock absorbers	Last
Track Type	Outside guides, Steel, skeleton, dry pin
Width	190 mm	Pitch	? mm
Links(shoes)	91	Track ground contact	3.12 m

PERFORMANCES
Maximum Speed	45 km/h on road 35 km/h off road	Range	360 km on road 180 km off road
Mileage	120 L/100 km on road 240 L/100 km off road	Maximum grade	34° (from horizontal)
Trench crossing	1.8 m	Vertical obstacles	0.7 m
Maximum fording depth	0.9 m	Minimum turning diameter	12.5 m

Sources
OnWar.com	Vehicles.com	TNT Hors-Série n°3	-

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T-70 Model 1942 (early)

T-70 Model 1942 (mid)

T-70 Model 1942 (late)

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T-70 Model 1942