| Hobby Master 1/72 Ground Power Series HG3313 T-55A "White 364" Afghan National Army, Kabul 1960s |
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 |
As a replacement for the WWII era T-34 the T-55 was produced in the USSR from 1963 –
1981 and under license in Poland from 1964 – 1979 as well as in Czechoslovakia and in China
as the Type 59.
During the “Cold War” period it was felt that there was a need for a new anti-radiation system
for the T-55. A new lining and full chemical filtration system were added to the tanks and these
became known as the T-55A. A T-55A is distinguishable because these modifications made it
necessary to enlarge the Driver’s hatch and enlarge the combing over the Commander’s and
Loader’s hatch.
The new improvements brought about the removal of the bow machine gun. The coaxial
machine gun was updated and room for 6 more main gun rounds (100mm) was made possible
with the removal of the hull machine gun. Starting in 1970 a new turret fitting was adding to the
T-55A to accommodate the new 12.7mm anti-aircraft heavy machine gun.
In 1961 the Afghan National Army ordered 50 T-55s along with other tanks from the Soviet
Union. For the next 30 years or so they depended upon the Soviet Union for military supplies.
In 1978 another 705 used T-55s were ordered and delivered between 1978 through to 1991.
By the end of 1992 there were well over 1,000 tanks of 4 different types in the service of the
Afghan National Army. Throughout the 1980s the ANA and Soviet forces fought Mujahideen
rebels but in late 1989 the Soviet forces withdrew and the ANA fell into complete disarray.
Today the ANA is slowly rebuilding and retraining under the guidance of UN forces.
1981 and under license in Poland from 1964 – 1979 as well as in Czechoslovakia and in China
as the Type 59.
During the “Cold War” period it was felt that there was a need for a new anti-radiation system
for the T-55. A new lining and full chemical filtration system were added to the tanks and these
became known as the T-55A. A T-55A is distinguishable because these modifications made it
necessary to enlarge the Driver’s hatch and enlarge the combing over the Commander’s and
Loader’s hatch.
The new improvements brought about the removal of the bow machine gun. The coaxial
machine gun was updated and room for 6 more main gun rounds (100mm) was made possible
with the removal of the hull machine gun. Starting in 1970 a new turret fitting was adding to the
T-55A to accommodate the new 12.7mm anti-aircraft heavy machine gun.
In 1961 the Afghan National Army ordered 50 T-55s along with other tanks from the Soviet
Union. For the next 30 years or so they depended upon the Soviet Union for military supplies.
In 1978 another 705 used T-55s were ordered and delivered between 1978 through to 1991.
By the end of 1992 there were well over 1,000 tanks of 4 different types in the service of the
Afghan National Army. Throughout the 1980s the ANA and Soviet forces fought Mujahideen
rebels but in late 1989 the Soviet forces withdrew and the ANA fell into complete disarray.
Today the ANA is slowly rebuilding and retraining under the guidance of UN forces.
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