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T-5 tanks

The T-5 (left) or Sveta Pekhotnyij Tanky 1924 is a light infantry tank that was designed for the Tongorian Army. It is armed with a turreted 37mm gun that also has AT capabilities. Being a light tank it also has 20mm maximum armor on the hull while the turret is 25mm all around. However, the powerful 78hp engine provides a 32km/h maximum speed on road, but the off-road capabality of the tank is also great.

 

The SU-57 (middle) or Samokhodnayin ustanovu model 1924-57, like everything showcased here, is based on the T-5's chassis. Having more internal space, the tank has a dedicated loader now. Armor protection remained the same, however, the casemate, housing the 57mm AT gun (from the PA-23 medium tank) and a .30cal machinegun, has 30mm frontally.

 

Finally, the PA-5 medium tank (right), a modification of the orginal tank by Proryv Avto. The T-5 is a relatively large tank for a light tank, so it could remain the same size and didn't need to be larger for this project. Being a medium, it has better armor, 34mm on the front, 38mm on the driver's port and 28mm side and rear while the turret is 40mm all around. It houses a bigger, 47mm DP30 L/42 AT gun and .30cal machine gun coupled to it.

 

This increased weight (11.8 tons) called for an engine upgrade. The rear of the hull formed the engine room, separated from the fighting compartment by a fireproof bulkhead. The new engine is a 97 hp six-cylinder engine which is on the right of the engine compartment. A 200-litre fuel tank on the right, combined with a twenty litres reserve reservoir, gave a range of 150 kilometres or ten hours on a varied terrain.

 

If you have ay questions regarding these tanks, feel free to ask me.

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Uploaded on October 6, 2015