T-37 Light Amphibious Tank


T-37 tanks entering the water on November 5, 1941 (Wide World Photos)

T-37 Light Amphibious Tank

Manufacturer:

Uncertain at present

Role:

Light Recon Tank

Russian Designation: Uncertain at present

Year Adopted:

1933

Weight: 3.2 Tons

Operational Status:

Soviet Union - Obsolete
1,200 produced from 1933 until 1936

Armament:

1x 7.62mm Degterev DT Machine Gun with 585 rnds

Engine:

GAZ-AA, 4-cylinder gasoline engine, 40 horsepower at 2200 rpm

Crew:

2 (Driver and Gunner)

Armor:
.        Turret Front/Sides:
.        Hull Front:
 
        Hull Side:
 
        Hull Rear:
   
9mm
9mm
9mm
9mm

Length:

3.75 meters

Height:

1.82 meters

Width:

2.00 meters

Maximum Speed:

26 kph on land   (16 miles per hour on land)
5 kph in water (3 miles per hour in water)

Range:

230 km (144 miles)

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