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== Vehicles ==
 
== Vehicles ==
 
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* [[T-54 (1947)]] - <small>AKA T-54-1; the first production run with 120 mm UFP instead of the standard 100 mm, different running gears and flat turret.</small>
 
* [[T-54 (1947)]] - <small>AKA T-54-1; the first production run with 120 mm UFP instead of the standard 100 mm, different running gears and flat turret.</small>
 
* [[T-54 (1949)]] - <small>AKA T-54-2; the second production run with standard 100 mm and a mostly oval turret.</small>
 
* [[T-54 (1949)]] - <small>AKA T-54-2; the second production run with standard 100 mm and a mostly oval turret.</small>
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* [[Tiran 4]] - <small>Slightly modified, captured T-54 by Israel during Six-Day War for logistical reasons</small>
 
* [[Tiran 4]] - <small>Slightly modified, captured T-54 by Israel during Six-Day War for logistical reasons</small>
 
* [[Tiran 4S]] - <small>Captured T-54 upgraded with a 105 mm M68 gun by Israel</small>
 
* [[Tiran 4S]] - <small>Captured T-54 upgraded with a 105 mm M68 gun by Israel</small>
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* [[TO-55]] - <small>Flame-thrower version of the T-55</small>
 
* [[TO-55]] - <small>Flame-thrower version of the T-55</small>
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=== Rank VI ===
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* [[T-55A]] - <small>New series based on T-54 tanks with two-plane stabilizers and NBC protection</small>
 
* [[T-55A]] - <small>New series based on T-54 tanks with two-plane stabilizers and NBC protection</small>
 
* [[T-55AM-1]] - <small>T-55A Modernized, FCS upgrades for ATGM, new engine and appliqué composite armour</small>
 
* [[T-55AM-1]] - <small>T-55A Modernized, FCS upgrades for ATGM, new engine and appliqué composite armour</small>
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=== Rank V ===
 
=== Rank V ===
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* [[Type 59]] - <small>WZ120; Licensed and simplified T-54A by China</small>
 
* [[Type 59]] - <small>WZ120; Licensed and simplified T-54A by China</small>
 
* [[ZTZ59A]] - <small>WZ120A; FCS and ergonomic upgrades for ZTZ59</small>
 
* [[ZTZ59A]] - <small>WZ120A; FCS and ergonomic upgrades for ZTZ59</small>
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=== Rank VI ===
 
=== Rank VI ===
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* [[ZTZ59D1]] - <small>WZ120C; overhaul upgrades on firepower and protection.</small>
 
* [[ZTZ59D1]] - <small>WZ120C; overhaul upgrades on firepower and protection.</small>
  
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{{Youtube-gallery|RkzTeKDqmnw|'''Long-serving tanks''' discusses the {{PAGENAME}} at 04:35 - ''War Thunder Official Channel''|B6ZsuPjSuNo|'''T-54/T-55 family''' - ''War Thunder Official Channel''|KUSnuNXASxE|'''Most produced tanks''' discusses the {{PAGENAME}} at 4:38 - ''War Thunder Official Channel''|s67D8FqNZRg|'''Tank Chats #104​ - T-54 & T-55''' - ''The Tank Museum''}}
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{{Youtube-gallery|BwGp5npgHUU|''"Tip of the Spear: How to Play on Т-54/55''" discusses how to use the {{PAGENAME}} - ''War Thunder Official Channel''|RkzTeKDqmnw|'''Long-serving tanks''' discusses the {{PAGENAME}} at 04:35 - ''War Thunder Official Channel''|B6ZsuPjSuNo|'''T-54/T-55 family''' - ''War Thunder Official Channel''|KUSnuNXASxE|'''Most produced tanks''' discusses the {{PAGENAME}} at 4:38 - ''War Thunder Official Channel''|s67D8FqNZRg|'''Tank Chats #104​ - T-54 & T-55''' - ''The Tank Museum''}}
  
 
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Revision as of 21:29, 11 September 2024

Description

The T-54 is a Soviet 1st generation main battle tank put into service in 1947. It served throughout the Cold War and is one of the most produced MBTs at a total of roughly 70,000 units. Its most modern variants are still in active duty in many armies around the world.

The T-55 is an updated version of the T-54 that mainly features nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) protection capabilities.

Vehicles

Rank V

T-54
  • T-54 (1947) - AKA T-54-1; the first production run with 120 mm UFP instead of the standard 100 mm, different running gears and flat turret.
  • T-54 (1949) - AKA T-54-2; the second production run with standard 100 mm and a mostly oval turret.
  • T-54 (1951) - AKA T-54-3; the third production run and the most iconic T-54 series with a completely oval turret.
  • ▄T-54 - Export tanks to Finland between 1959-1962.
  • Tiran 4 - Slightly modified, captured T-54 by Israel during Six-Day War for logistical reasons
  • Tiran 4S - Captured T-54 upgraded with a 105 mm M68 gun by Israel
T-55
  • TO-55 - Flame-thrower version of the T-55

Rank VI

T-55
  • T-55A - New series based on T-54 tanks with two-plane stabilizers and NBC protection
  • T-55AM-1 - T-55A Modernized, FCS upgrades for ATGM, new engine and appliqué composite armour
  • T-55AMD-1 - Experimental T-55AM with Drozd hard APS systems
  • ▄T-55M - Bought T-55, modernized by Finland

Derived Vehicles

The Type 59 and Type 69 are Chinese derivatives of the T-54 family, with their own separate development lineages.

Rank V

Rank VI

  • ZTZ59D1 - WZ120C; overhaul upgrades on firepower and protection.

Media

Videos