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SMK

GENERAL DATA
Other Desig­nations SMK (Sergius Mironovitch Kirov) [German intelligence named it T-35C]
Manufacturer(s) Factory No. 100 Kirovskiy Factory (in Leningrad)
Production Quantity prototype Production Period 1939
Type Heavy Tank Crew 7
Length overall 8.75 m (28' 9") Barrel Overhang 0
Width 3.36 m (11' 0") Height 3.35 m (11' 0")
Combat Weight 55000 kg (121000 lbs) Radio Equipment 71-TK-3
FIREPOWER
Primary Armament 76.2mm Gun L-11
(Upper Turret)
Ammu­nition Carried 150
45mm Gun Mod. 1932
(Lower Turret)
300
Traverse (degrees) Upper Turret:
Electric (360°)
Elevation (degrees) -7° to + 35°
Lower Turret:
Electric (135°L-135°R)
-7° to + 25°
Traverse speed (360°) n.a. Sight 2 x POP, PT-1
Secondary Armament 3 x 7.62mm DT MG
(2 x coaxial, bow, Upper Turret rear)
Ammu­nition Carried 3969
MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS
Engine Make & Model GAM-34BT Track Links 120/track
Type & Displace­ment V12, 45.8 liters Track Width 70.0 cm (28")
Horse­power (max.) 850hp @1850rpm Track Ground Contact 585 cm (230")
Power­/Weight Ratio 15.5 hp/tonne Ground Pressure 0.67 kg/cm2 (9.6 psi)
Gearbox 5 forward, 1 reverse Ground Clearance 0.50 m (1' 8")
Fuel Gasoline (Petrol) Turning Radius n.a.
Range on/off road 220/160 km Gradient 30°+
Mileage on road 600 l/100km Vertical Obstacle 1.2 m (3' 11")
Fuel Capacity about 1320 l Fording 1.7 m (5' 7")
Speed on/off road 35 km/h Trench Crossing 3.0 m (9' 10")
ARMOR PROTECTION
Armor Detail Front Side Rear Top­/Bottom
Hull 60mm @45°(nose) 60mm @75-90° 60mm @round(lower) 20-30mm @0°(bottom)
40mm @15°(glacis) 60mm @60°
60mm @55°(driver) 20@15°(engine) 20mm @0°(top)
Lower Turret 60mm @75°&round 60mm @75° 60mm @75° 20mm @0-15°
Upper Turret 60mm @75°&round 60mm @75° 60mm @80° 20mm @0-15°
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES
Profile Drawing Available SMK (Sergey Mironovich Kirov)
REFERENCES
RT, ST, AP1, OOBTr, RTAV

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