This model represents the final production version of the Soviet T–28 Heavy Tank.This type had the same conical turret type as the T35. Only twelve were built.
The T44 medium tank was designed as a replacement for the renowned T34 but fewer than two thousand T-44's were built, although it was the basis for the T-54/55 series of medium tanks, the most-produced tank of all time. Although issued to three tank brigades (6th, 33rd and 63rd Guards) in September 1944 for training purposes these formations were re-equipped with T-34/85's for the Battle of Berlin and Prague Offensive. The T44 was however used in small numbers during combat trials in Germany before the end of hostilities.
This model represents the first production version of the 28ton Soviet T–28 Heavy Tank and saw action in Finland during the Winter and Continuation wars and later in the invasion of Poland. When the Germans attacked in June 1941 a total of 411 were available and saw action in the first couple of months and principally in the defence of Leningrad and Moscow but were removed from frontline service in early 1942.
This model represents the late production version of the Soviet T–28 Heavy Tank with the applique armour around the turrets.
The T-28 was a multi-turreted design that was among the world's first medium tanks with the prototype completed in 1931. Armed with a 76.2mm main cannon and four x 7.62mm DT machine guns, it was similar in design to the British Vickers Independent tank. The command variant was easily identifiable by its distinctive horseshoe antenna. Designed as an infantry support tank, the T-28 was intended to complement the T-35, but neither proved very successful, although they played a part in the development of Soviet tank design. A total of 503 were manufactured between 1932 to 1941. They saw action in Finland in the Winter War, then the Continuation War and the invasion of Poland. When Germany attacked in June 1941, 411 were available seeing action in the defence of Leningrad and Moscow, but were removed from frontline service in early 1942. Captured T28s were used by Finland, Germany and Hungary.
