T-54/55 (Family)

Description

The T-54 is a Soviet 1st generation main battle tank put into service in 1947. It served throughout the Cold War and is one of the most produced MBTs at a total of roughly 70,000 units. Its most modern variants are still in active duty in many armies around the world.

The T-55 is an updated version of the T-54 that mainly features nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) protection capabilities.

The Type 59 and Type 69 are Chinese derivatives of the T-54 family, with their own separate development lineages.

Vehicles

Rank V

• T-54 (1947)
• T-54 (1949)
• T-54 (1951)

Rank VI

• T-55A
• T-55AM-1

History

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Media

Videos

Long-serving tanks discusses the T-54/55 (Family) at 04:35 - War Thunder Official Channel

T-54/T-55 family - War Thunder Official Channel

Most produced tanks discusses the T-54/55 (Family) at 4:38 - War Thunder Official Channel

Tank Chats #104​ - T-54 & T-55 - The Tank Museum