Object 430 Prototype Medium Tank
Development was carried out in order to create a tank that would considerably exceed the characteristics of the T-54 tank. Design work commenced in 1953. Prototype vehicles were produced in 1957 and tested in 1958. The tank was never accepted for service.
| Year of manufacture of the first vehicle | 1957 |
| Weight | 36 t |
| Crew | 4 |
| Overall dimensions: | |
| - length | 8,785 mm |
| - width | 3,090 mm |
| - height | 2,160 mm |
| Armament: | |
| - main gun | 100 mm |
| - coaxial machine gan and bow machine gun | 7.62 mm |
| Armour | 20-250 mm |
| Engine power output | 580 hp |
| Maximum road speed | 55 km/h |
| Cruising range | 450 km |
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