| GENERAL DATA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Designations | T-43 | ||
| Manufacturer(s) | Factory No.183 Ural Rail-Car Factory (UVZ) | ||
| Production Quantity | prototype | Production Period | June 1943 |
| Type | Medium Tank | Crew | 4 |
| Length overall | 6.86 m (22' 6") | Barrel Overhang | 0.86 m (2' 10") |
| Width | 3.00 m (9' 10") | Height | 2.6 m (8' 6") |
| Combat Weight | 34100 kg (75000 lbs) | Radio Equipment | 9RM |
| FIREPOWER | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Armament | 76mm Gun F-34 | Ammunition Carried | 98 |
| Traverse (degrees) | Electric (360°) | Elevation (degrees) | -3° to +30° |
| Traverse speed (360°) | n.a. | Sight | TMFD, PT-4-7 |
| Secondary Armament | 2 x 7.62mm DT MG (coaxial, n.a.) |
Ammunition Carried | 2394 |
| MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Make & Model | V-2-34 | Track Links | 72/track |
| Type & Displacement | V12, 38.9 liters | Track Width | 55.0 cm (22") |
| Horsepower (max.) | 500hp @1800rpm | Track Ground Contact | 373.4 cm (147") |
| Power/Weight Ratio | 14.7 hp/tonne | Ground Pressure | 0.83 kg/cm2 (11.8 psi) |
| Gearbox | 5 forward, 1 reverse | Ground Clearance | 0.45 m (1' 6") |
| Fuel | Diesel | Turning Radius | 7.6 m (24' 11") |
| Range on/off road | 320+/180+ km | Gradient | 30° |
| Mileage on road | 170 l/100km | Vertical Obstacle | 0.8 m (2' 7") |
| Fuel Capacity | 540 (+ 140 external) l | Fording | 1.3 m (4' 3") |
| Speed on/off road | 50/40 km/h | Trench Crossing | 2.5 m (8' 2") |
| ARMOR PROTECTION | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armor Detail | Front | Side | Rear | Top/Bottom |
| Hull | 75mm @20° | 45mm @0° | 45mm @45° | 20mm @0° |
| Superstructure | 75mm @35° | 45mm @50° | 45mm @32° | 20mm @0° |
| Turret | 90mm @round | 90mm @70° | 90mm @80° | 20mm @0° |
| Mantlet | 90mm @round | - | - | - |
| NOTES |
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| 1Some details are provisional. The frontal armor data is reasonably certain. |
| REFERENCES |
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| RT, T3485, ST, OOBTr |
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