T-37 tank

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T-37 on display in Kiev, Ukraine

T-37 amphibious scout tank
General characteristics
Crew 2
Length 3.75 m
Width 2.10 m
Height 1.82 m
Weight 3.2 tonnes
Armour and armament
Armour 3 mm–9 mm
Main armament DT machine gun
Secondary armament [none]
Mobility
Power plant GAZ-AA
40 hp (30 kW)
Suspension sprung bogie
Road speed 35 km/h
Power/weight 13 hp/tonne
Range 185 km

The T-37 light amphibious tank was a Soviet amphibious reconnaissance vehicle of the 1930s, based on the French AMR 33. It was the world's first amphibious tank in service, and was eventually replaced by the more advanced T-38.

[edit] References

  • Zaloga, Steven J., James Grandsen (1984). Soviet Tanks and Combat Vehicles of World War Two. London: Arms and Armour Press. ISBN 0-85368-606-8.

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