The T-55 tank remained the most common tank in the armies of the various Yugoslavian successor states until recently, and it was the most used tank by all armies during the decades …

By combining the T-54 and T-55 production figures, the Soviet Union delivered itself a whooping 60,500 main battle tanks, and when including local productions (Czech, Polish: 21,000 more), …

Dec 13, 2024 · The chief difference between the T-54 and T-55 is a more powerful diesel engine. With the largest production run of any tank in history, the T-54/T-55, even at the end of the …

4 days ago · The T-55 is a Soviet-made main battle tank, a derivative of the T-54B, which was adopted for service in 1956 by the Russian armed forces. Developed by Nizhniy Tagil under …

The original T-55 is a much improved version of the T-54. The T-55 features a more powerful V-55 engine, an NBC system, a turret floor and carries more fuel and ammunition.

Aug 23, 2025 · The T-55 was essentially an updated T-54 medium tank, featuring a more powerful drivetrain and better nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) attack protection, …

Mar 18, 2024 · The T-54/T-55 series exemplified Soviet engineering efficiency, remaining in service even as late as the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, highlighting its enduring legacy and …

Used in the invasion of Hungary in 1956, Czechoslovakia in 1968, and Syria in 1970, it was the main Arab tank in the 1967 and 1973 wars with Israel.

May 9, 2024 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the T-55 Medium Tank / Main Battle Tank (MBT) including pictures.

The T-54/T-55 tank series is the most widely used tank in the world and has seen service in over 50 countries. It has also served as the platform for a wide variety of specialty armoured …