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The T-60 Light Tank was created by removing the floating equipment from the amphibious T-40. It was a little but reliable tank, specifically designated for reconnaissance tasks in the "terrific" weather condition typical of the Russian front.
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Russian Light Tank T-60

The T-60 Light Tank was created by removing the floating equipment from the amphibious T-40. It was a little but reliable tank, specifically designated for reconnaissance tasks in the "terrific" weather condition typical of the Russian front. More than 6,000 units were produced between 1941 and 1942 when, having been its armor and firepower considered inadequate, it was substituted by the Light Tank T-70. Some were modified as Katyuscha rocket launcher rails, anti-tank guns tractors, supply carriers, etc


Main Data

Weight, tonns 6,4
Length, mm 4100
Width, mm 2300
Height, mm 1750
Clearance, mm 300
Crew, men 2
Total number produced 6045

Armament

TNSh-20 (ShVAK) automatic gun 1 x 20 mm
DT machine gun 1 x 7,62

Armor thickness

Hull front, mm 35
Hull side, mm 15
Hull rear, mm 25
Turret, mm 25

Engine & Speed

Engine type Engine type carburetor GAZ-202
Engine power, h.p. 70
Max speed, km/h 44
Max range, km 450

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