flamethrower experimental tank. Object 483, tank museum, photo of 2006.
It was developed in 1959. Only the prototype has been issued. It was not in service. In the battles was not used.
Tactical and technical characteristics
Weight, tons 35
Number of crew, person 3
Overall dimensions (length x width x height), mm. 6017x3270x2400
Armament
flamethrower, pcs. 1
machine gun. 1
caliber, mm. 7.62
ammunition, ammunition 1750
Armor protection, mm
forehead case 100, turret- 200
Engine power, hp 520
The maximum speed, km / h. 50
Cruising range on the highway, km .. 500
Depth of water obstacles to be surfaced, m 1.4
experimental flamethrower tank. Object 438 in the tank museum, Kubinka, photo, 2015.
Design Features
Base – tank T-54.
The overall layout is classical, with the refurbishment of internal equipment.
Armament is a flamethrower (the flamethrower is mounted on the trunnions of the frontal part of the turret); lifting mechanism – screw, the mechanism of horizontal guidance – electric.
Protection – similar to the T-54 tank, there are design changes (covers, hatches).
Chassis – engine 12-cylinder, four-stroke, V-shaped liquid-cooled diesel engine; the power plant and the chassis are similar to the T-54 tank.