OT-34/85 flamethrower tank, USSR, WWII

The OT-34/85 was a special flamethrower variant of the T-34/85 , which received an ATO-42 flamethrower instead of the bow machine gun. These tanks were particularly effective against entrenched infantry and bunker positions and were often used for assault support .

Despite the reduced range of its main armament, the OT-34/85 was a formidable opponent on the battlefield. Its firepower made it particularly useful in urban combat , where its jets of flame forced enemy troops out of cover.

Application areas:

• Eastern Front: Often used in cities such as Stalingrad and Berlin to clear enemy positions.
• Bunker fighting: Destruction of fortified German defense lines.
• Post-war period: Used in various Soviet satellite states.

For which country:

• Soviet Union (USSR)

Classification:

• special vehicles

Possible uses in tabletop games:

• Bolt Action: Ideal for scenarios with urban close combat.
• Flames of War: Effective for flamethrower attacks against infantry.
• Chain of Command: Tactically valuable for assaults on fortified positions.

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: ATO-42 flamethrower
  • Secondary armament: 7.62 mm DT machine gun
• Flamethrower range: Approx. 90–100 m
• Engine: W-2-34 V12 diesel engine, 500 hp
• Speed: Up to 55 km/h