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==Description==
 
==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-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.
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The '''T-55''' is an updated version of the T-54 that mainly features nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) protection capabilities.
 
The '''T-55''' is an updated version of the T-54 that mainly features nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) protection capabilities.
  
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== Vehicles ==
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=== Rank V ===
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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>
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* [[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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* [[T-54 (1951)]] - <small>AKA T-54-3; the third production run and the most iconic T-54 series with a completely oval turret</small>.
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* {{Specs-Link|sw_t_54_1951}} - <small>Export tanks to Finland between 1959-1962.</small>
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* [[Tiran 4]] - <small>Slightly modified, captured T-54 by Israel during Six-Day War for logistical reasons</small>
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* [[Tiran 4S]] - <small>Captured T-54 upgraded with a 105 mm M68 gun by Israel</small>
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;T-55
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* [[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>
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* [[T-55AM-1]] - <small>T-55A Modernized, FCS upgrades for ATGM, new engine and appliqué composite armour</small>
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* [[T-55AMD-1]] - <small>Experimental T-55AM with Drozd hard APS systems</small>
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* [[T-55M (Sweden)|▄T-55M]] - <small>Bought T-55, modernized by Finland</small>
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== Derived Vehicles ==
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{{main|ZTZ59 (Family)|ZTZ69 (Family)}}
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The Type 59 and Type 69 are Chinese derivatives of the T-54 family, with their own separate development lineages.
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=== Rank V ===
  
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* [[Type 59]] - <small>WZ120; Licensed and simplified T-54A by China</small>
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* [[T-54 (1947)]]
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* [[ZTZ59A]] - <small>WZ120A; FCS and ergonomic upgrades for ZTZ59</small>
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* [[T-54 (1949)]]
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* [[T-54 (1951)]]
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* [[Tiran 4S]]
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* [[T-55A]]
 
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* [[T-55AM-1]]
 
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* [[T-69 II G]]
 
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==History==
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* [[ZTZ59D1]] - <small>WZ120C; overhaul upgrades on firepower and protection.</small>
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''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle family in more detail than in the introduction. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the family's dev blog entries (if applicable).
 
  
 
== Media ==
 
== Media ==
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{{Youtube-gallery|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''' - ''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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[[Category:Family pages]]

Latest revision as of 15:54, 22 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

Main articles: ZTZ59 (Family), ZTZ69 (Family)

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
Tip of the Spear: How to Play on Т-54/55 - War Thunder Official Channel
Long-serving tanks discusses the T-54/55 (Family) at 04:35 - War Thunder Official Channel
T-54/T-55 family - War Thunder Official Channel
Most produced tanks discusses the T-54/55 (Family) at 4:38 - War Thunder Official Channel
Tank Chats #104​ - T-54 & T-55 - The Tank Museum
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