Hobby Master 1/72 Ground Power Series
HG3302
Polish Army T-55A w/AA MG, "3369"
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Accurate paint colors
Markings Tampo (pad)
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Die-Cast Model
True to Scale (1:72)
Weathering and insignias
Turret turns
Metal turret and main gun
Realistic tracks
T-55A, Polish Army w/AA MG, “3369”

A rapid build up of new Soviet tanks started the USA to worry about a battle in Europe
fighting thousands of Soviet tanks just like the T-55A. This concern sparked a fierce
tank development race between the two countries and in the U.S. the development of
the Attack Helicopter became a priority. The T-55 was sold to over 40 countries and
came in numerous variants. The T-54/55 became the most produced tank series in
history.


A replacement for the aging T-34 was needed so the T-44 was created that evolved into
the T-54 then in 1958 the T-55. From 1964 – 1979 under license from the USSR,
Poland built the T-55A. The T-55A retained the T-54 and T-55 improvements plus a few
of its own, improved anti-radiation protection, improved NBC system and no bow MG. In
1970, after countless complaints a cupola was provided for the 12.7mm DShK anti-
aircraft machine gun. Some estimate 95,000 - 130,000 T-54 and T-55 series tanks were
manufactured.
T-55A Specifications

Crew
4

Weights
Weight: 36.6 tons   (33203 kg)
Ground pressure: 12.66 lb/in sq.    (0.89 kg/cm sq.)

Dimensions
Length: 29.5 ft (9.0 m) with gun – 21.1 ft    (6.45 m) without gun
Width: 11.8 ft    (3.60 m)
Height: 7.6 ft    (2.32 m)

Powerplant
Model V-55 diesel, 520 hp (390 kW), 12cylinder, 38.88 liter water cooled
Power/weight ratio: 14 hp/tonne

Performance
Operational range: 248.5/310.7 mi   (400/500 km) – with drop tanks 372.8 mi  (600 km)
Maximum road speed: 31.06 mph   (50 km/h)
Maximum off-road speed: 21.75 mph   (35 km/h)
Average cross-country speed: 15.5 mph   (25 km/h)
Fording depth:
Normal – 4.6 ft   (1.4 m)
With snorkel – 18 ft   (5.5 m)

Armament
Armour: 6.69/7.99 in   (170/203 mm)
Gun: 3.94 in   (100 mm) rifled gun, D-10T2S
Auxiliary armament: .3 in   (7.62 mm) (7.62 X 54R) Machine Gun SGM-T/PKT
Mounted armament: .5 in   (12.7 mm) (12.7 X 108R) AA MG DShKM
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