Russian light tank T-26

<p><span style=color: rgba(68 68 68 1)>The Russian T-26 was a light tank designed for infantry support produced in the Soviet Union from 1931. It did not originate as an autonomous design but was mainly derived from the British Vickers 6-ton or Vickers Type E vehicle. The T-26 tanks were armed with two parallel turrets in the centre of the hull each equipped with a light machine gun. The next step was to install a 27-mm or 37-mm cannon on one turret. This was replaced by a 45 mm piece and this increased the armour-piercing and explosive power. Known as the Mod. 1933 it was a great success and was produced alone in around 5500 examples; an exceptional run for the time. Versions derived from the T-26 were: the OT-26 flamethrower with a flamethrower instead of a cannon the OT-33 which had both the ST-26 bridge-carrier to give tank divisions the necessary mobility against natural obstacles the T-26 A-4 (U) railing radio command tank and many others...</span></p>