TheOne_Neo

An order to develop a T-34-85 tank with superior protection was given #OTD in 1944. This tank, later called T-34-85M, had 90 mm thick turret armour and a 75 mm thick hull. The turret entered mass production but the hull did not. #tanks #history #WW2 #WWII

A contract for 100 hulls and turrets for Porsche's VK 45.02 tank was signed #OTD in 1942. Since Henschel's entry was deemed superior once again, these tanks were never built, although the turrets were used on the early Tiger Ausf.B tanks. #tanks #history #WW2 #WWII

#OTD in 1942 factory #112 began production of T-34 tanks with 15 mm thick applique armour. Hulls and turrets with extra plates were built until February 23rd, making this a very rare T-34 variant. #tanks #history #WW2 #WWII