| Hobby Master 1/72 Ground Power Series HG3303 - Iraq T-55 5th Mechanized Division 26th Armored Brigade, Gulf War |
| THESE ARE PRE-PRODUCTION PICTURES, NOT THE FINAL PRODUCT |
Authentic Detailing
Pre-Painted by professionals
Accurate paint colors
Markings Tampo (pad) applied
Fully Assembled
Die-Cast Model
True to Scale (1:72)
Weathering and insignias
Turret turns
Metal turret and main gun
Realistic tracks
Pre-Painted by professionals
Accurate paint colors
Markings Tampo (pad) applied
Fully Assembled
Die-Cast Model
True to Scale (1:72)
Weathering and insignias
Turret turns
Metal turret and main gun
Realistic tracks
| 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 |
The T-55 is a very mobile chassis with a low profile and with external fuel tanks has
great endurance. All this is topped off with a high-velocity gun with 43 rounds available.
However the low profile means cramped crew compartment and a slow rate of fire for the
gun. The external fuel tanks make the unit vulnerable and the armor is thin compared to
western standards. The T-54/55 is the most produced tank in history and has served
with over 40 countries. It is the AK47 of tanks, inexpensive and everyone has one.
On August 2 1990 as part of the 4th largest military in the world the Iraqi 5th Mechanized
Division with approximately 200 T-55As invaded Kuwait. On January 29 1991 as part of
a larger group the 5th MD attacked Coalition Forces and captured the Saudi town of Al-
Khafji. After 2 days the Iraqi forces were driven back to Kuwait and on February 26 1991
began a retreat to Iraq. When it was over Iraq’s forces were diminished from 70 army
divisions to 23 with the loss of over 400 aircraft.
great endurance. All this is topped off with a high-velocity gun with 43 rounds available.
However the low profile means cramped crew compartment and a slow rate of fire for the
gun. The external fuel tanks make the unit vulnerable and the armor is thin compared to
western standards. The T-54/55 is the most produced tank in history and has served
with over 40 countries. It is the AK47 of tanks, inexpensive and everyone has one.
On August 2 1990 as part of the 4th largest military in the world the Iraqi 5th Mechanized
Division with approximately 200 T-55As invaded Kuwait. On January 29 1991 as part of
a larger group the 5th MD attacked Coalition Forces and captured the Saudi town of Al-
Khafji. After 2 days the Iraqi forces were driven back to Kuwait and on February 26 1991
began a retreat to Iraq. When it was over Iraq’s forces were diminished from 70 army
divisions to 23 with the loss of over 400 aircraft.
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