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T-34/85 Post WWII?

Discussion in 'Living History' started by Chuikov64th, Jun 2, 2008.

  1. Chuikov64th

    Chuikov64th Member

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    When was this tank made? During or after WWII? The road wheels make me think its post WWII. also the cupola and the ventilator cover.
     

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  2. skunk works

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    It has the "Starfish" pattern wheels, which would suggest post war.

    http://www.clubhyper.com/reference/t3485bg_2.html

    some mix of the two, or just google pictures of T-34/85s

    It says there is no definite way to tell for sure, yet it is most likely 46.
     
  3. DJ1974

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  4. Soviet man

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    In my country tank T-34 was a heroe during world war 2! This tank was made in world war 2 not after because we always stay tanks which fight in battles as symbols of world war 2! This tank fighted in battles!
     
  5. PzJgr

    PzJgr Drill Instructor

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    Looks like a 46 model. Some did take part in the war in 45' but towards the end.
     
  6. T. A. Gardner

    T. A. Gardner Genuine Chief

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    It would be really hard to say from just the photo. The Soviets frequently rebuild tanks from existing hulls, upgrade older models in overhaul, etc. This one appears to be a late war build, or possibly early post war. The road wheels, if original, would indicate post war. The hull is definitely a late war production one not a rebuild. The turret appears to be the later standard with two cast mushroom ventilators on the back. It also has the patch for the electric traverse system on it.
     
  7. Sloniksp

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    I agree with T.A.

    Prob a mixture of the two?
     
  8. Erich

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    possibly and then what if the armor is sent overseas to the mideast ? Syria had loads of these, I've got the pics to prove that in their futile efforts to overrun Israel
     
  9. Soviet man

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    I can said that this tank was in Battles and it was during world war 2!!! For what purpose stay the tanks which even don't made in world war 2 and even don't fight in battles as symbols?
     

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