| GENERAL DATA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Formal Designation | T-28 Model 1934 | ||
| Manufacturer(s) | Red Putilov Factory later renamed Factory No.100 Kirovskiy Works | ||
| Production Quantity | about 3181 | Production Period | 1934-1938 |
| Type | Medium Tank | Crew | 6 |
| Length overall | 7.4 m (24' 3") | Barrel Overhang | 0 |
| Width | 2.9 m (9' 6") | Height | 2.8 m (9' 2") |
| Combat Weight | 28000 kg (62000 lbs) | Radio Equipment | 71-TK-1 |
| FIREPOWER | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Armament | 76.2mm Gun KT-28 | Ammunition Carried | 70 |
| Traverse (degrees) | Manual (360°) | Elevation (degrees) | -10° to +40° |
| Traverse speed (360°) | - | Sight | TOP, POP |
| Secondary Armament | 3-4 x 7.62mm DT MG (coaxial, 1 x 2 MG turrets, turret rear) | Ammunition Carried | 7938 |
| MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Make & Model | M-17 | Track Links | 76/track |
| Type & Displacement | V12 | Track Width | 39 cm (15") |
| Horsepower (max.) | 450hp @1750rpm | Track Ground Contact | 535 cm (210") |
| Power/Weight Ratio | 16.1 hp/tonne | Ground Pressure | 0.67 kg/cm2 (9.5 psi) |
| Gearbox | 5 forward, 1 reverse | Ground Clearance | 0.56 m (1' 10") |
| Fuel | Gasoline (Petrol) | Turning Radius | n.a. |
| Range on/off road | 220/160 km | Gradient | 45° |
| Mileage on road | 295 l/100km | Vertical Obstacle | 1.0 m (3' 3") |
| Fuel Capacity | 650 l | Fording | 0.8 m (2' 7") |
| Speed on road | 37 km/h | Trench Crossing | 2.9 m (9' 6") |
| ARMOR PROTECTION | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armor Detail | Front | Side | Rear | Top/Bottom |
| Hull | 30mm @65° | 20mm @90° | 20mm @20° | 15mm @0° |
| Superstructure | 15mm @25°(glacis) | 20mm @80° | 10mm @85° | 10-15mm @0° |
| 30mm @65°(driver) | ||||
| MG Turrets | 22mm @90° | 20mm @90° | 20mm @90° | 10mm @0-5° |
| Turret | 20mm @90° | 20mm @90 | 20mm @90 | 15mm @0° |
| Mantlet | 20mm @90° | - | - | - |
| TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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T-28 Model 1934 by S. Zaloga
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| NOTES |
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| 1Estimate based on Kirov production statistics of the T-28 for the years 1934-1938 found in RTAV. |
| REFERENCES |
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| WWW2, ST, RT, RTAV, OOBT |
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