T-54/55
Type: Main Battle Tank
Domain: land
Country of Origin: Paraguay
Manufacturer: Russia
Overview
Soviet-era main battle tank serving as symbolic Paraguayan Army armor capability with limited operational effectiveness. Paraguay operates small number T-54/55 acquired decades ago. Features 100mm gun, basic armor, diesel engine, relatively simple design. Represents Paraguayan armor force though operational readiness questionable given age and maintenance challenges. Employed primarily for training, ceremonial duties, territorial defense. However, practical utility extremely limited with obsolescent design. Minimal threat environment in landlocked Paraguay reduces operational requirements. Represents Paraguayan minimal defense budget and peaceful regional environment enabling extended obsolete equipment service. Symbolizes challenge smallest South American nations face maintaining even token capabilities. Future replacement unlikely given limited perceived threats and budget constraints. Paraguayan security priorities focus internal challenges rather than conventional military threats.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 4 |
|---|---|
| armor | Steel rolled homogeneous |
| engine | V-54 diesel, 520 hp |
| width_m | 3.3 |
| height_m | 2.4 |
| length_m | 9 |
| main_gun | 100mm D-10T2S rifled |
| range_km | 500 |
| secondary | SGMT 7.62mm + DShK 12.7mm |
| max_speed_kmh | 50 |
| weight_tonnes | 36 |
Operators
- Afghanistan
- Angola
- Bolivia
- Burkina Faso
- Cambodia
- China
- Congo
- Cuba
- Egypt
- Ethiopia
- Guinea
- Iraq
- Laos
- Libya
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Mozambique
- North Korea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Poland
- Russia
- Rwanda
- Somalia
- Sri Lanka
- Sudan
- Syria
- Uganda
- Vietnam
- Yemen
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