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  "id": "t-55amv",
  "name": "T-55AMV",
  "aliases": [],
  "domain": "land",
  "country": "RUS",
  "category": "Main battle tank",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 1985,
  "operators": [
    "KHM",
    "RUS"
  ],
  "prolif_count": 2,
  "summary": "The T-55 is an upgrade of the T-54 series. It was produced in the greatest quantities and benefits from improved mobility over the earlier T-54s.",
  "specs": [
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Manufacturer",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "KhPZ, UVZ (Soviet Union) Bumar-Łabędy (Poland) ZTS Martin (Czechoslovakia)",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "crew",
      "v": 4,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "length_m",
      "v": 6.2,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "width_m",
      "v": 3.3,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "height_m",
      "v": 2.4,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "combat_weight_t",
      "v": 40.5,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_name",
      "v": "V-555M",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_hp",
      "v": 581,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "road_range_km",
      "v": 450,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "speed_road_kmh",
      "v": 50,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "speed_xc_kmh",
      "v": 25,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Fording depth",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "1.4 m unprep; 5.5 m snorkel",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Loader",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "Manual",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Elevation",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "-5 to +18 deg",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Elevation range",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "-6 to 16 deg",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Fire control system",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Volna",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Computerized FCS",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "\"Rosa\" fire protection system",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Thermal Sight Tank Commander",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Yes, either the TPKUB or TPKU-2B.",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Thermal Sight Gunner",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Yes, TNP-165 vision device",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Main Gun Stabilization",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "M1 Tsiklon, 2 plane",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Range, Thermal Sight",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "800-1,300 m",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Hull Armor",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Steel Alloy",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Turret Armor",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "200 mm",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Applique Armor",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Available",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Active Protection System",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Drozd APS available",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "NBC Protection",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Yes, PAZ (Protivoatomnaya Zashchita) NBC protection system",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "main_armament",
      "v": "D-10T2S, 100 mm",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "range_max_km",
      "v": 4,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "label": "Maximum firing range",
      "note": "Longest-range ammunition listed"
    }
  ],
  "payloads": [
    {
      "name": "HE fragmentation projectile",
      "role": "100 mm ammunition",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Muzzle velocity": "355 m/s",
        "Armor penetration": "Yes"
      },
      "qty": "45 total of any 100 mm Projectile Combination"
    },
    {
      "name": "Laser beam-riding anti-tank missile.",
      "role": "100 mm ammunition",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Muzzle velocity": "400-500 m/s",
        "Guidance": "Beam-Riding Laser"
      },
      "range_km": 4,
      "qty": "8 ea"
    }
  ],
  "variants": [
    {
      "name": "T-55A",
      "text": "In 1961, development of improved NBC protection systems began. The goal was to protect the crew from fast neutrons; adequate protection against gamma radiation was provided by the thick armour and a PAZ basic NBC protect",
      "src": [
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      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "T-54/T-55 upgrades",
      "text": "n its long service life, the T-55 has been upgraded many times. Early T-55s were fitted with a new TSh-2B-32P sight. In 1959, some tanks received mountings for the PT-55 mine clearing system or the BTU/BTU-55 plough. In ",
      "src": [
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      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "T-55AM",
      "text": "upgraded version of the T-55A. It is fitted with add-on composite armor and rubber side skirts. The gun is fitted with a thermal sleeve. It entered service in 1983.",
      "src": [
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      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "T-55AM-1",
      "text": "upgraded version of the T-55AM, powered by a V-46-5M diesel engine, developing 690 hp.",
      "src": [
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      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "T-55AD",
      "text": "fitted with Drozd active protection system. It also has add-on armor. It entered service in 1983.",
      "src": [
        "weg-t-55amv"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "T-55AD-1",
      "text": "fitted wit a V-46-5M diesel engine, developing 690 hp.",
      "src": [
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      ]
    }
  ],
  "art": "tank",
  "image": {
    "file": "t-55amv.jpg",
    "thumb": "t-55amv-thumb.jpg",
    "credit": "AMISOM Public Information",
    "license": "CC0",
    "url": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2013_02_13_AMISOM_Advance_Day2_D_(8543822105).jpg",
    "title": "File:2013 02 13 AMISOM Advance Day2 D (8543822105).jpg"
  },
  "verified": null,
  "changelog": [
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import"
    },
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Added photo (CC0)"
    }
  ],
  "url": "https://www.defensepedia.com/systems/t-55amv.html",
  "sources": {
    "weg-t-55amv": {
      "title": "T-55AMV Russian Main Battle Tank (MBT)",
      "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)",
      "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/T-55AMV_Russian_Main_Battle_Tank",
      "published": "2026-03-20",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}