Russian T28 1934 Medium Tank

Russian T28 1934 Medium Tank

Speed 37km/h (22mph)

Dimensions Length 7.44m. (24ft 5in); Width 2.86m (9ft 3in):Height 2.86m (9ft 3in); Weight 32,000kg (31.50 tons)

Armour 80mm (3.14in)

Weapons One 45mm (1.77in) or one 76.2mm (3in); three 7.62mm (0.3in) MG

Effective Range 220km (135 miles)

Crew 6

The T-28 was initially developed in 1932 at the Leningrad Kirov Plant as a three turreted medium or breakthrough tank. Vehicle from the first production batch took part in the 1933 May day parade in Moscow. The T-28 was powered by a M-17L V12 petrol engine that developed 1400rpm / 500bhp, giving a road speed of 37km/h ( 22mph) with a range of 220km (135 Miles ). The T-28 was produced from 1933 to 1940.