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Hobby Master 1/72 Ground Power Series HG3310 T-55A Czech Army

Authentic Detailing Pre-Painted by professionals Accurate paint colors Markings Tampo (pad) applied Fully Assembled Die-Cast Model True to Scale (1:72) Weathering and insignias Turret turns Metal turret and main gun Realistic tracks

The T-55 was essentially an improved T-54 and began to enter service in 1959. Some of the improvements were a more powerful V-12 diesel engine, an improved transmission, a rotating turret floor and the elimination of the Loader’s cupola. The T-55 had the 12.7mm anti-aircraft turret machine gun and the 7.62mm machine gun in the bow plate eliminated. The removal of the 7.62mm machine gun made room for more room to carry ammunition for the main gun. Later versions of the T-55 had the 12.7mm machine reinstalled. The T- 55A also had an anti-radiation lining added. The T-54/55 was manufactured in the Soviet Union, Poland, Czechoslovakia and China. Almost 50 countries have the T-55 in their arsenal and many modernization packages are available that will keep this tank in action for years to come.

Czechoslovakia began building the T-55 in 1958 and between then and 1983 had built more than 8,300 units. Most of these tanks were exported to other Communist bloc countries. The Czech tanks had a few of their own improvements such as a crosswind sensor and a warning system that alerted the crew if they were being lasered. Approximately 3,000 T-55s were kept for the Czechoslovak Army. Over 95,000 T-54/55 have been produced making it the most produced tank in history.

T-55A Specifications Crew 4 Weights Weight: 36.6 tons (33203 kg) Ground pressure: 12.66 lb/in sq. (0.89 kg/cm sq.)

Dimensions Length: 29.5 ft (9.0 m) with gun - 21.1 ft (6.45 m) without gun Width: 11.8 ft (3.60 m) Height: 7.6 ft (2.32 m)

Powerplant Model V-55 diesel, 520 hp (390 kW), 12cylinder, 38.88 liter water cooled Power/weight ratio: 14 hp/tonne Performance Operational range: 248.5/310.7 mi (400/500 km) - with drop tanks 372.8 mi (600 km) Maximum road speed: 31.06 mph (50 km/h) Maximum off-road speed: 21.75 mph (35 km/h) Average cross-country speed: 15.5 mph (25 km/h) Fording depth: Normal - 4.6 ft (1.4 m) With snorkel - 18 ft (5.5 m)

Armament Armour: 6.69/7.99 in (170/203 mm) Gun: 3.94 in (100 mm) rifled gun, D-10T2S Auxiliary armament: .3 in (7.62 mm) (7.62 X 54R) Machine Gun SGM-T/PKT Mounted armament: .5 in (12.7 mm) (12.7 X 108R) AA MG DShKM