Sunday, January 18, 2009

T-26TN (Observation and Command)

Technical Data T-26TN (1937 +)
This was used as an Artillery Observation vehicle on the front line or in special observation posts. It was planned that each platoon of long range artillery would have one artillery reconnaissance vehicle. No data is available as to the operational use of these vehicles.

Crew: ..............3 men
Armament: ......1 x 7.62mm caliber DT machine gun
Armor plate:
Hull: Front:.....15mm?
Sides:..............15mm?
Rear:...............15mm?
Top:................10mm?
Bottom:...........6mm?
Crew Compartment:
Front:.............15mm?
Sides:..............15mm?
Rear:...............15mm?
Top:................10mm?
Top Speed:......30-32 kph?
Range:............170 km?
Built:..............__?__

References: Mirage Hobby Cat # 72606, History
and http://www.rkkaww2.armchairgeneral.com/tree.htm

2 comments:

  1. Even though 1937 was a long time ago, I am still surprised that there is not any data on the opertaional use of this tank

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  2. Unfortunately alot of information was lost during WWII. I'm sure it's out there especialy in Russian but finding it in English is the hard part.

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