T-34/85 Mittlerer Panzer, UdSSR, WWII

The T-34/85 was an advanced version of the legendary T-34 , equipped with a powerful 85 mm gun to counter German tanks such as the Panther and Tiger . This version combined improved armor with increased firepower and was an essential part of Soviet tank divisions from 1944 onwards.

The T-34/85 proved to be extremely robust, easy to maintain and effective in both offensive and defensive operations. Its mass production enabled the Red Army to send superior numbers of tanks into battle, which contributed significantly to the liberation of Europe .

Application areas:

• Eastern Front: Key role in the offensives of 1944–1945, including the Battle of Berlin.
• Korean War: Was used by North Korea against UN troops in the 1950s.
• Post-war period: Used by various nations until the 1990s.

For which country:

• Soviet Union (USSR)

Classification:

• battle tank

Possible uses in tabletop games:

• Bolt Action: Ideal for Soviet lists with massive tank support.
• Flames of War: Perfect for large-scale tank offensives.
• Chain of Command: Effective for scenarios that depict the later phase of the war.

Technical data:

• Crew: 5 (commander, driver, gunner, loader, radio operator)
• Length: 6.68 m
• Width: 3.00 m
• Height: 2.45 m
• Weight: 32 tons
• Armor:
  • Front: 75 mm
  • Pages: 45 mm
• Armament:
  • Main armament: 85-mm ZiS-S-53 cannon
  • Secondary armament: 2 × 7.62 mm DT machine guns
• Engine: W-2-34 V12 diesel engine, 500 hp
• Speed: Up to 55 km/h