The First Tank Built for Nuclear War

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Thumbnail: One of the infinite variations of the T-54/55 mounted with a fighter jet engine for mine sweeping.

Descended directly from the famous T-34 Medium Tank, known as the Soviet Union's armored savior, the T-54/55 series is the most-produced tank in history, with an estimated 100,000 models.

A light tank with great maneuverability, the T-54/55 series had the ability to cross areas where Western tanks would usually get stuck. And in addition to being the world's most potent frontline combat vehicle, the series had accessible systems that could be operated even by the lowest ranks.

According to American author and defense consultant Steven Zaloga: "The T-54 was an excellent tank combining lethal firepower, excellent armor protection, and good reliability".

For over 75 years, whether a coup d'etat or a civil war broke out anywhere in the world, there was, and still is, a big chance that a Soviet T-54/55 series primary battle tank participated in the conflict, as the type continues to be popular with small nations and non-state irregular armed forces.

From the Soviet Union to Vietnam, Congo, Iraq, and Syria, this Red-Army beast has proved that economic, well-made, simple, and lethal tanks are still good enough to give the enemy absolute hell…



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