T-34/76 model 1942, USSR, WWII

The T-34/76 Model 1942 was an improved version of the original T-34/76 , developed during World War II in response to the German Panzerkampfwagen III and IV. This model received reinforced armor and an improved 76.2 mm gun to withstand the increasing German threat.

Although the basic design of the T-34 was retained, several weak points were addressed, including stronger cast or rolled armor and a revised turret design. The T-34/76 Model 1942 was one of the most produced Soviet tanks of its time and played a key role in the Red Army's major counteroffensives .

Application areas:

• Battle of Stalingrad (1942-43): Decisive tank battles against the Wehrmacht.
• Battle of Kursk (1943): Deployment in the largest tank battle of World War II.
• Operation Uranus (1942): Breakthrough and encirclement of German troops.

For which country:

• Soviet Union (USSR)

Classification:

• battle tank

Possible uses in tabletop games:

• Bolt Action: Perfect for Soviet counterattacks and major offensives.
• Flames of War: An essential part of every Soviet tank division.
• Chain of Command: Effective for scenarios around Stalingrad and Kursk.

Technical data:

• Crew: 4 (commander, driver, gunner, loader)
• Length: 6.68 m
• Width: 3.00 m
• Height: 2.42 m
• Weight: 28 tons
• Armor:
  • Front: 52 mm
  • Pages: 45 mm
• Armament:
  • Main armament: 76.2 mm F-34 cannon
  • Secondary armament: 2 × 7.62 mm DT machine guns
• Engine: W-2-34 V12 diesel engine, 500 hp
• Speed: Up to 53 km/h