T 43 |
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1942-1943 | ||
2 prototypes | ||
Weight: 32 tons Length: 6,75 m Width: 3,0 m Armour: 20-70 mm Gun: 76.2 mm Engine: 12/500 hps Speed: 55 km/h |
In 1942 the Soviet intelligence had information of the new German tanks Panther V and Tiger VI, and this resulted in a need of a new Russian tank to even the score in fire power and protection. At first it was planned to up-armour the T34 m/43, but instead a larger turret was put to the same chassis that was altered inside. |