T-34/76 Model 1943

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T-34/76 Model 1943

GENERAL DATA
Other Designation(s)	-
Type	Medium Tank	Radio Equipment	9R*
Manufacturer(s)	Factory No.183 UVZ, Factory No.112, Factory No.174, Factory No.100 ChKZ
Crew	4 (Command/gunner, loader, driver, hull gunner/radio operator)
Production Quantity	10760	Production Period	mid 1943 - early 1944

(*) Command Tank only

DIMENSIONS
Combat weight	30900 kg	Ground pressure	0.75 kg/cm²
Length /hull	6.10 m	Length w/Gun	6.75 m
Barrel Overhang	0.65 m	Height	2.60 m
Width	3.00 m	Ground clearance	0.40 m

ARMAMENT
Primary Armament	76.2 mm F-34 Model 1942 L/41.2 (1)	Ammunition Carried	100
Traverse	360° (manual & electric)	Elevation	+29° to -5° (manual)
Traverse speed (360°)	10 sec.	Sight	TMFD, PTK-5
Secondary Armament	2 x 7.62 mm DT MG (2)	Ammunition Carried	2394-3150*
Location	1: Turret - 2: Bow, Coaxial (gun)

(*) Command Tank only

ARMOR
Assembly	Welding & riveting
Armor Detail (from the horizontal)	Front	Side	Rear	Top/Bottom
Hull	60 mm / 30°	45 mm / 90°	45 mm / 45°	20 mm / 0°
Superstructure	60 mm / 30°	45 mm / 50°	45 mm / 48°	20 mm / 0°
Turret	70 mm / 60°& round	52 mm / 70°	52 mm / 70°	20 mm / 0°
Mantlet	45 mm / 30° & 90°	-	-	-

AUTOMOTIVE
Engine	V-2-34	Type & Displacement	V12, 38.9 liters
Horsepower (maximum)	500 hp at 1800 rpm	Power/Weight Ratio	16.2 hp / ton
Gearbox	5 forward, 1 reverse	Fuel Capacity	540 (+ 180 external) L Diesel

SUSPENSION
Type	Christie coil spring	Road wheels	5 independent double-road wheels
Track return rollers	-	Sprocket-Wheels	Rear, double
Idler Sprockets	Front, double	Shock absorbers	-
Track Type	Central guides, smooth steel links
Width	550 mm	Pitch	? mm
Links(shoes)	74	Track ground contact	3.72 m
Track Type	entral guides, grooved steel links
Width	550 mm	Pitch	? mm
Links(shoes)	74	Track ground contact	3.72 m

PERFORMANCES
Maximum Speed	55 km/h on road, 40 km/h off road	Range	350+ km on road, 220+ km off road
Mileage	155 L/100 km on road	Maximum grade	35° (from horizontal)
Trench crossing	2.50 m	Vertical obstacles	0.90 m
Maximum fording depth	1.12 m	Minimum turning diameter	7.60 m

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

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