T 55A
other
mediumTank
IX
Characteristics
Protection
51%
51%
Firepower
66%
66%
Shot Effectiveness
77%
77%
Maneuverability
67%
67%
Vehicle Details
| Weight (t) | 34.90 |
| Hit Points | 1650 |
| Engine Power (hp) | 700 |
| Speed Limit (km/h) | 56 |
| Standard Shell Penetration (mm) | 186 - 252 |
| Standard Shell Damage | 233 - 388 |
| Rate of Fire (rounds/min) | 8.0 |
Historical Reference
An upgraded version of the T-55 tank. The T 55A had a higher level of nuclear protection and no bow machinegun. From 1962 through 1970, about 1,800 of the T-55 and T 55A tanks were supplied to East Germany by the U.S.S.R.