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| − | * [[T-54 (1947)]] | + | * [[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}} (1951) - <small>Export | + | * {{Specs-Link|sw_t_54_1951}} (1951) - <small>Export tanks to Finland between 1959-1962.</small> |
| − | * [[Tiran 4]] - <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 | + | * [[Tiran 4S]] - <small>Captured T-54 upgraded with 105 mm M68 gun by Israel</small> |
===Rank VI=== | ===Rank VI=== | ||
| − | * [[T-55A]] | + | * [[T-55A]] - <small>New series based on T-54 tanks with two-plane stabilizers and NBC protection</small> |
| − | * [[T-55AM-1]] | + | * [[T-55AM-1]] - <small>T-55A with FCS upgrades for ATGM, new engine and applique composite armor</small> |
| − | * [[T-55AMD-1]] | + | * [[T-55AMD-1]] - <small>experimental T-55AM with Drozd hard APS systems</small> |
* ▄[[T-55M]] - <small>Bought T-55 modernized by Finland</small> | * ▄[[T-55M]] - <small>Bought T-55 modernized by Finland</small> | ||
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| − | * [[Type 59]] - <small>Licensed and simplified T-54A by China</small> | + | * [[Type 59]] - <small>WZ120; Licensed and simplified T-54A by China</small> |
| − | * [[ZTZ59A]] - <small> | + | * [[ZTZ59A]] - <small>WZ120A; FCS and ergonomic upgrades for ZTZ59</small> |
* [[Tiran 4]] | * [[Tiran 4]] | ||
* [[Tiran 4S]] | * [[Tiran 4S]] | ||
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==== Rank VI ==== | ==== Rank VI ==== | ||
| − | * [[ZTZ59D1]] | + | * [[ZTZ59D1]] - <small>WZ120C; overhaul upgrades on firepower and protection.</small> |
== Media == | == Media == | ||
Revision as of 14:32, 13 May 2023
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 (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 (1951) - 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 105 mm M68 gun by Israel
Rank VI
- T-55A - New series based on T-54 tanks with two-plane stabilizers and NBC protection
- T-55AM-1 - T-55A with FCS upgrades for ATGM, new engine and applique composite armor
- T-55AMD-1 - experimental T-55AM with Drozd hard APS systems
- ▄T-55M - Bought T-55 modernized by Finland
Derivative 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
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
