virtual tour to the pavilion N3 (light Soviet tanks, SU, BMD and BTR-D), as it was in the tank museum of Kubinka from 1972 to 2014.
Lightweight floating tank T-37A (USSR), serial
The tank was developed in 1933. It was produced serially from 1933. It was in service with the Red Army. In the battles was not used.
The tank is in running condition. Participated in holidays and military parades.
For 2016, the tank in pavilion N3 is missing
Soviet lightweight floating tank T-37A. The Tank Museum Kubinka. Archive photo 2007 year
Tactical and technical characteristics of the T-37A tank
Weight – 3.2 tons
Number of crew – 2 people
Overall dimensions (length x width x height) – 3730 x 1940 x 1840 mm.
Armament: machine gun – 1 piece, caliber – 7.62 mm., Ammunition – 2140 cartridges
Armor protection – 8 mm.
Engine power – 40 horsepower
The maximum speed is 40 km / h
Cruising range on the highway – 230 km.
Speed of crossing water obstacles afloat – 6 km / h
Design Features
Base – the original.
The overall layout – the transmission is located in the front of the car; Combat department and department of management are combined; The driver is located on the left, the commander is on the right in the direction of the traffic.
Armament – a machine gun DT with a shoulder stop is installed in the ball joint.
Protection of the tank body riveted or welded, hermetic.
The chassis – the engine of automobile type “Ford-AA” is installed along the axis of the tank; transmission – mechanical, consists of a clutch, gearbox and a simple differential with shoe brakes; Suspension blocked, spring; for motion afloat there is a propeller.