| Manufacture Dates |
1943
- Unknown
|
| Quantity Produced |
- |
| Weight |
31.5
(tonnes) |
| Crew |
4
|
| M.G's small |
3
|
| M.G's Large |
-
|
| Length |
6.92
(mtr) |
| Width |
3.02
(mtr) |
| Height |
2.46
(mtr) |
| Road Speed |
31
(mph) |
| Cross Country Speed |
25
(mph) |
| Range Road |
220
(miles) |
| Range Cross Country |
210
(miles) |
| Fuel Type |
Petrol
|
| Fuel Capacity |
170
|
| Horse Power |
500
|
| Power/Weight |
15.87
(HP/tonne) |
|
The T-43 was a medium tank used by the russians between 1943 and 1945.
The vehicle was manned by a crew of 4 and was 3.02 metres wide, 6.92 metres long, 2.46 metres high and weighed 31.5 tonnes.
Powered by a 500hp petrol engine the T-43 was capable of a road speed of 31mph and a cross country speed of 25mph. The 170 gallon fuel capacity gave the T-43 a road range of 220 miles and a cross country range of 210 miles.
Based on the medium tank chassis, the vehicle was armed with 3 light machine guns, a 76.2mm Gun M02/30 L/40 with a muzzle velocity of 680m/sec which was capable of penetrating 74mm of armour at 800metres |
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