This was being developed as a new tank that would exceed the T-34 tank as to its characteristics. In so doing, the experience of using tanks during the Second World War was taken into account. Some prototype vehicles were manufactured in 1945. Having been subjected to trials, the tank was accepted for service and was put into production in 1947, being later on continually upgraded in order to enhance its combat and technical characteristics. COMBAT CHARACTERISTICS Years of manufacture 1947-1959 Weight 36 t Crew 4 Overall dimensions:   - length 9,000 mm - width 3,270 mm - height 2,400 mm Armament:   - main gun, mm 100 mm - coaxial machine gan and bow machine gun, mm 7.62 mm Armour 20-200 mm Engine power output 520 hp Maximum road speed 50 km/h Cruising range 350-400 km

T-54 Medium Tank T-54A medium tank

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