PT-76
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The PT-76 is a Soviet amphibious light tank that was introduced in the early 1950s and soon became the standard reconnaissance tank of the Soviet Army and the other Warsaw Pact armed forces. It was widely exported to other friendly states, like... Wikipedia
Designed: 1949–1951
Engine: 19.1L 6 cylinder inline diesel; 180 kilowatts (240 hp)
Fuel capacity: 250 L (55 imp gal; 66 US gal)
In service: 1951–present
Main armament: 76.2 mm D-56T rifled tank gun (40 rds.)
Maximum speed: 44 km/h (27 mph) on road, 10.2 km/h (6.3 mph) swimming
No. built: Around 12,000. (Other sources indicate 5000 were built. See footnote 3).
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