T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 vs T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 and the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Malyshev HMB Plant and Pacific Car and Foundry Company respectively. At 86.0 tons, the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer is 2.4x the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 36.5 tons. Top speed is 50 km/h for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 vs 13 km/h for the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer. Operational range is 400 km for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 vs 130 km for the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer. The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is armed with a 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun, while the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer carries a 1 antichar 105mm gun. The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 has been produced in 16,532 units vs 5 for the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer.
| Ex-USSR tank, over 16,000 units built, manufactured at the Malyshev HMB Plant. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 16,532 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| American tank destroyer, only five were built, featured extremely heavy armor and two pairs of tracks. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Tank Destroyer |
| Manufacturer | Pacific Car and Foundry Company |
| Number produced | 5 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 36.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 400 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.00 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.27 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.40 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 690 hp |
| Main armament | 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (200 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 86.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 13 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 130 km â—‰ |
| Length | 11.30 m â—‰ |
| Width | 4.39 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.84 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Ford V8 Diesel Engine with 500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 antichar 105mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 or T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is faster with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h compared to the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer's 13 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 or T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 has a longer operational range at 400 km compared to the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer's 130 km.
Which is heavier, the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 or T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer?
The T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer is heavier at 86.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 36.5 tons.
Which is larger, the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 or T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer?
The T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer is longer at 11.30 meters compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 9.00 meters.
How many crew members do the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 and T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer require?
Both the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 and T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 or T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 has been produced in greater numbers with 16,532 units compared to 5 units of the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer.
What are the main armaments of the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 and T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is armed with 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun while the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer carries 1 antichar 105mm gun as its main armament.