T-80 light tank
| T-80 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Light tank |
| Place of origin | Soviet Union |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1945 |
| Used by | Soviet Union |
| Wars | World War II (limited service) |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Gorky Automobile Plant (GAZ) |
| Designed | 1943–1944 |
| Produced | 1945 |
| No. built | ~85 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 14.5 tonnes |
| Crew | 3 (commander/gunner, loader, driver) |
| Armor | Up to 45 mm |
Main armament | 45 mm 20K mod. 38 gun |
Secondary armament | 7.62 mm DT machine gun |
| Engine | 2 × GAZ-203 gasoline engines 170 hp (combined) |
| Suspension | Torsion bar |
Operational range | 300 km (186 mi) |
| Maximum speed | 45 km/h (28 mph) |
The T-80 was a Soviet light tank developed during the final phase of World War II. It was a further development of the T-70 light tank, addressing its main shortcomings, particularly the one-man turret. The T-80 featured a two-man turret, enhanced armor, and other minor improvements. Despite these changes, it entered production too late in the war to see widespread use and was quickly overshadowed by the increasing reliance on medium tanks like the T-34-85.