The T-50 was a light tank developed on the eve of World War II for the Red Army. The experience of the Spanish Civil War led to an effort to upgrade or replace the large Soviet tank fleet. Prior to 1939, most tanks in Red Army service were improved versions of foreign designs.

The Soviet T-50 light tank was a small production, semi-experimental light tank which production was dropped in 1941 due to other priorities

T-50 tank designed by Voroshilovsky Factory. 1942. The tank had torsion bar suspension. Its chassis consisted of six steel road wheels (each with internal shock absorber), idler, rear driver wheel with removable cogged rim, and three support wheels.

The T-50 tank was developed in 1940 to replace the light T-26, whose main task was the direct support of infantry on the battlefield. In the 1930s, the T-26 was the only infantry support...

Oct 19, 2018 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the T-50 Light Infantry Tank including pictures.

Jul 10, 2013 · The T-50, as an infantry support tank, is already being built by factory #174. I deem it unnecessary to build a T-50 with 60 mm of armour, due to the following reasons: The T-34 with torsion bars has superior characteristics.

T-50 light infantry tanks were designed by S. Ginzburg and L. Troyanov of S. M. Kirov Factory No. 185 in Leningrad, Russia starting in 1939. In May 1940, the design work was transferred to the K. E. Voroshilov Factory No. 174 in 1940 as many of the Leningrad design team were purged by top Soviet leadership.

Nov 8, 2013 · Give the order to produce at least 500 T-50 tanks according to the current blueprints and technical conditions of 1941, assigning the necessary equipment and factories. Assign a factory to produce the V-4 diesel engine, with enough production capacity to satisfy the need for T-50 tank engines.

Jul 14, 2013 · The T-50 (in its later stages) was 14.5 tons, arming it with a 76 mm gun was proposed, and the speed of 45 kph was not unheard of (although with a 220 hp power pack, that may have been troublesome). 45 mm of front armour at 60 degrees is as much armour as a …

The T-50 was a light tank developed on the eve of World War II for the Red Army. The experience of the Spanish Civil War led to an effort to upgrade or replace the large Soviet tank fleet. Prior to 1939, most tanks in Red Army service were improved versions of foreign designs.