Soviet light tank T-26

virtual excursion to pavilion N3 (light Soviet tanks, SU, BMD and BTR-D), tank museum in Kubinka.

Soviet light tank T-26 *, (M1938g.) Serial.

The T-26 tank was developed in 1938. It was produced serially from 1938 to 1940. He was in service with the Red Army. Participated in the battles of the Great Patriotic War, mainly the initial period (“The Battle for Moscow”, “The Battle for Leningrad” …)

For 2016 there is no pavilion N3.

Soviet light tank T-26

Soviet light tank T-26. Archive photo for 2002.

Tactical and technical characteristics of the T-26 tank

Weight – 10.25 tons
Number of crew – 3 people
Overall dimensions (length x width x height) – 4620 x 2445 x 2330 mm.
Armament: gun – 1 piece, caliber – 45 mm., Ammunition – 165 shots
machine gun – 2 pieces, caliber – 7.62 mm., ammunition – 3087 cartridges
Armored protection – 15 mm.
Engine power – 95 horsepower
The maximum speed is 30 km / h
Cruising range on the highway – 240 km.
The depth of water barriers to be surfaced is 0.8 meters
Design Features

The base was a T-26 tank of the 1933 model.