| GENERAL DATA | |||
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| Other Designations | T-34-76 Model 1943 | ||
| Manufacturer(s) | Factory No.183 UVZ, Factory No.112, Factory No.174, Factory No.100 ChKZ | ||
| Production Quantity | 107601 | Production Period | mid 1943 - early 1944 |
| Type | Medium Tank | Crew | 4 |
| Length overall | 6.75 m (22' 2") | Barrel Overhang | 0.65 m (2' 2") |
| Width | 3.00 m (9' 10") | Height | 2.60 m (8' 6") |
| Combat Weight | 30900 kg (68000 lbs) | Radio Equipment | 9R |
| FIREPOWER | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Armament | 76.2mm Gun F-34 | Ammunition Carried | 100 |
| Traverse (degrees) | Electric (360°) | Elevation (degrees) | -5° to +29° |
| Traverse speed (360°) | 14 sec. | Sight | TMFD, PTK-5 |
| Secondary Armament | 2 x 7.62mm DT MG (coaxial, bow) | 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 | 372 cm (146") |
| Power/Weight Ratio | 16.2 hp/tonne | Ground Pressure | 0.75 kg/cm2 (10.7 psi) |
| Gearbox | 5 forward, 1 reverse | Ground Clearance | 0.4 m (1' 4") |
| Fuel | Diesel | Turning Radius | 7.6 m (24' 11") |
| Range on/off road | 350+/220+ km | Gradient | 35° |
| Mileage on road | 155 l/100km | Vertical Obstacle | 0.8 m (4' 1") |
| Fuel Capacity | 540 (+ 180 external)2 L | Fording | 1.3 m (4' 3") |
| Speed on/off road | 55/40 km/h | Trench Crossing | 2.5 m (8' 2") |
| ARMOR PROTECTION | ||||
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| Armor Detail | Front | Side | Rear | Top/Bottom |
| Hull | 45mm @30° | 45mm @90° | 45mm @45° | 20mm @0° |
| Superstructure | 45mm @30° | 45mm @50° | 45mm @48° | 20mm @0° |
| Turret | 70mm @60°&round | 52mm @70° | 52mm @70° | 20mm @0° |
| Mantlet | 40mm @30&90° | - | - | - |
| TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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T-34-76 Model 1943 by George R. Bradford
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| NOTES |
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1About 50% of T-34-76 production for 1943 (15529) and total 1944 production (2995) represents a rough estimate of the number of vehicles conforming to this configuration. 2In general, one of the three 90 liters external fuel tanks was reserved for oil. |
| REFERENCES |
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| RT, ST, T34IA, RAH, OOBTr, RTAV, PV, PzT2, Russian Military Zone, George R. Bradford |
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