| Hobby Master 1/72 Ground Power Series HG3314 Croatian T-55A "Alf" "Muslim-Pocket" Bihac, Bosnia-Herzegovina 1992 |
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 1990 with the fall of Communism the Republics within Yugoslavia began to seek national
autonomy. Croatia’s move to become a separate country brought to a head the long simmering
differences between Serbs and Croats. One thing lead to another until finally war broke out
and lasted from 1991 to 1995. During a 1992 truce that made it look like there was hope for
peace, the conflict spilled over into neighboring Bosnia with ethnic Serbs, Croats and Muslims
fighting each other. This reignited the entire conflict during which many atrocities were
committed that have been labeled as ethnic cleansing. During this time the Croatian Army
(Hrvatska vojska) had gone from a run down outdated force to a well equipped modern fighting
force. After the war Croatia had as many as 140 T-55 tanks in its inventory.
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 1990 with the fall of Communism the Republics within Yugoslavia began to seek national
autonomy. Croatia’s move to become a separate country brought to a head the long simmering
differences between Serbs and Croats. One thing lead to another until finally war broke out
and lasted from 1991 to 1995. During a 1992 truce that made it look like there was hope for
peace, the conflict spilled over into neighboring Bosnia with ethnic Serbs, Croats and Muslims
fighting each other. This reignited the entire conflict during which many atrocities were
committed that have been labeled as ethnic cleansing. During this time the Croatian Army
(Hrvatska vojska) had gone from a run down outdated force to a well equipped modern fighting
force. After the war Croatia had as many as 140 T-55 tanks in its inventory.
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