Soviet light tank T-126SP

virtual excursion to pavilion N3 (light Soviet tanks, SU, BMD and BTR-D), tank museum in Kubinka.

Soviet light tank T-126SP, the only sample.

It was developed in 1940. Only the prototype has been issued. He was not in service. In the battles did not participate.

Soviet light tank T-126SP, a tank museum in Kubinka

Soviet light tank T-126SP, a tank museum in Kubinka. Archive photo for 2006.

Tactical and technical characteristics of T-126SP

Weight – 17 tons
Number of crew – 4 people
Overall dimensions (length x width x height) – 4700 x 2765 x 2330 mm.
Armament: gun – 1 piece, caliber – 45 mm., Ammunition – 150 shots
machine gun – 1 piece, caliber – 7.62 mm., ammunition – 4250 rounds
Armored protection – 45 mm.
Engine power – 270 horsepower
The maximum speed is 35 km / h
Cruising range on the highway – 270 km.
The depth of the water barriers to be waded is 1.1 meters

Design Features

Base – the original.