T-24

History

Soviet tank designs went through a huge period of experimentation in the 1930s, and this work resulted in designs such as the "T-24", a medium tank that showed great promise at the time, but was ultimately known for its reliability Disappointed by sexual problems. Only 25 tanks were produced and none remained in service until World War II (1939-1945).

The origins of the T-24 can be traced back to the late 1920s, when the Locomotive Works (Kharkov) began to design a new medium tank based on the earlier T-18 and converted the T-12 into a prototype ( pilot) specified shape. This design proved a failure during testing in 1929, but was later modified for the 1930 T-24 with changes to its powertrain and refueling scheme. Evaluation of the new design continued until 1931, by which time about 25 examples had emerged.

However, these early tanks lacked 45mm primary weapons until 1932, as the weapon system usually did not have the required number.

Structurally, the T-24 weighs 18,500 kg and measures 5.7 meters in length, 2.8 meters in width and 3.0 meters in height. The riveted hull is fitted with some angled panels for basic ballistic protection, and the armor thickness varies from 8mm to 20mm. A crew of five crammed into the tank's cramped fighting compartment, which included the main turret and a smaller cylindrical turret on top of the turret (offset to starboard).

The engine is housed in a compartment in the rear of the fuselage, and the mid-to-front portion of the design is reserved for crew quarters and ammunition storage. An emergency waterproofing structure was added to the rear of the hull - a return to the tank design of the First World War (1914-1918).

Internally, power is provided by a single M-6 8-cylinder engine with between 250 and 300 hp for a conventional multi-chassis and wheel arrangement. The suspension consists of vertical springs. There are eight small twin-tire wheels on each side of the hull, and two pairs on each of the four bogies. The drive sprocket is at the front, the chain idler is at the rear, and the three chain idlers are used to guide the upper run of the chain link.

Road speeds can reach 25 km/h (16 mph) and the fuel tank can travel up to 140 km.

The weapon is a typical Soviet Army 45mm gun, designed in the 1930s, it can hit enemy armor very well. As many as three 7.62mm DT machine guns were deployed for anti-infantry - one mounted on the left front bow, another coaxially mounted on the front of the front turret, and the last unit was mounted in a smaller independently rotating turret in the main turret.

Overall, the T-24 had excellent firepower for a tank of the era, capable of engaging enemy armor from a distance while closing in with a barrage of anti-infantry machine gun fire.

Despite significant investment in the T-24 design, it also proved a failure as its reliability issues remained unresolved. The design has been removed from further development and series production, leaving only the aforementioned 25 units.

These were used for training and second-line roles during their service in the Soviet Army.

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2,000 x 7.62mm ammo.

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