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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. | ||
| − | ==Vehicles== | + | == Vehicles == |
| + | === 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> | * [[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)]] | + | * [[T-54 (1949)]] - <small>AKA T-54-2; the second production run with standard 100 mm and a mostly oval turret.</small> |
| − | * [[T-54 (1951)]] | + | * [[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>. |
| − | * {{Specs-Link|sw_t_54_1951}} | + | * {{Specs-Link|sw_t_54_1951}} - <small>Export tanks to Finland between 1959-1962.</small> |
| − | * [[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 105 mm M68 gun by Israel</small> | + | * [[Tiran 4S]] - <small>Captured T-54 upgraded with a 105 mm M68 gun by Israel</small> |
| − | ===Rank VI=== | + | ;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-55 | ||
* [[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 | + | * [[T-55AM-1]] - <small>T-55A Modernized, FCS upgrades for ATGM, new engine and appliqué composite armour</small> |
| − | * [[T-55AMD-1]] - <small> | + | * [[T-55AMD-1]] - <small>Experimental T-55AM with Drozd hard APS systems</small> |
| − | * | + | * [[T-55M (Sweden)|▄T-55M]] - <small>Bought T-55, modernized by Finland</small> |
| − | == | + | == Derived Vehicles == |
{{main|ZTZ59 (Family)|ZTZ69 (Family)}} | {{main|ZTZ59 (Family)|ZTZ69 (Family)}} | ||
The Type 59 and Type 69 are Chinese derivatives of the T-54 family, with their own separate development lineages. | 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 === | ||
* [[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]] | + | * [[ZTZ59A]] - <small>WZ120A; FCS and ergonomic upgrades for ZTZ59</small> |
* [[Tiran 4]] | * [[Tiran 4]] | ||
* [[Tiran 4S]] | * [[Tiran 4S]] | ||
| − | + | === Rank VI === | |
* [[ZTZ59D1]] - <small>WZ120C; overhaul upgrades on firepower and protection.</small> | * [[ZTZ59D1]] - <small>WZ120C; overhaul upgrades on firepower and protection.</small> | ||
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;Videos | ;Videos | ||
| − | {{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''}} | + | {{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''}} |
[[Category:Family pages]] | [[Category:Family pages]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:54, 22 September 2024
Contents
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
- Type 59 - WZ120; Licensed and simplified T-54A by China
- ZTZ59A - WZ120A; FCS and ergonomic upgrades for ZTZ59
- Tiran 4
- Tiran 4S
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
