The T-34-85 was an upgraded version of the Soviet T-34-76 medium tank, and introduced in 1944 during World War Two. It featured a larger 85mm ZiS-S-53 gun, significantly improving its firepower against German tanks like the Panther and Tiger I. The turret was enlarged to accommodate a three-man crew, enhancing battlefield efficiency. It retained the sloped armor, mobility, and reliability of earlier T-34 models while providing superior protection. The T-34-85 became the backbone of Soviet armored forces in the later war years and remained in service with many countries long after the war.
This T34-85 tank was photographed in the Musée des Blindes in Saumur, France.
