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Land ForcesRussia

T-55AMV

Main battle tankFielded 1985Pending verification
Land ForcesRUS
T-55AMV
Photo: AMISOM Public Information · CC0, Wikimedia Commons
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeMain battle tank
Date of introduction1985
ProliferationAt least 2 countries
ManufacturerKhPZ, UVZ (Soviet Union) Bumar-Łabędy (Poland) ZTS Martin (Czechoslovakia)Med[1]
Crew4Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length6.2 m20 ftMed[1]
Width3.3 m11 ftMed[1]
Height2.4 m8 ftMed[1]
Combat weight40.5 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
EngineV-555MMed[1]
Engine power581 hpMed[1]
Cruising range450 km280 mi · 243 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed50 km/h31 mph · 27 ktMed[1]
Cross-country speed25 km/h16 mph · 13 ktMed[1]
Fording depth1.4 m unprep; 5.5 m snorkelMed[1]
Protection
Hull ArmorSteel AlloyMed[1]
Turret Armor200 mmMed[1]
Applique ArmorAvailableMed[1]
Active Protection SystemDrozd APS availableMed[1]
NBC ProtectionYes, PAZ (Protivoatomnaya Zashchita) NBC protection systemMed[1]
Armament
LoaderManualMed[1]
Elevation-5 to +18 degMed[1]
Elevation range-6 to 16 degMed[1]
Main armamentD-10T2S, 100 mmMed[1]
Maximum firing range4 km2 mi · 2 nmiLongest-range ammunition listedMed[1]
Fire control
Fire control systemVolnaMed[1]
Computerized FCS"Rosa" fire protection systemMed[1]
Thermal Sight Tank CommanderYes, either the TPKUB or TPKU-2B.Med[1]
Thermal Sight GunnerYes, TNP-165 vision deviceMed[1]
Main Gun StabilizationM1 Tsiklon, 2 planeMed[1]
Range, Thermal Sight800-1,300 mMed[1]
Variants
T-55AIn 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[1]
T-54/T-55 upgradesn 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 [1]
T-55AMupgraded 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.[1]
T-55AM-1upgraded version of the T-55AM, powered by a V-46-5M diesel engine, developing 690 hp.[1]
T-55ADfitted with Drozd active protection system. It also has add-on armor. It entered service in 1983.[1]
T-55AD-1fitted wit a V-46-5M diesel engine, developing 690 hp.[1]
Weapons and payload options · 2Confidence · Source
HE fragmentation projectile100 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
45 total of any 100 mm Projectile Combination
Muzzle velocity
355 m/s
Armor penetration
Yes
Laser beam-riding anti-tank missile.100 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Range
4 km2 mi · 2 nmi
Quantity
8 ea
Muzzle velocity
400-500 m/s
Guidance
Beam-Riding Laser
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.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. T-55AMV Russian Main Battle Tank (MBT), U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (CC0)