T-55 main battle tank is a true Cold War workhorse. It was very modern and innovative tank when it entered to service, but still it was a mechanically simple and straightforward war machine.

It’s no coincidence that the T-55 is still in service around the world.

This is not sponsored video, but Mil-Safarit.com offered the opportunity to test drive few vehicles.

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Disclaimer:

I am military history hobbyist. The videos are partly historical facts, partly military rumours and partly author's own conclusions. It is up to the viewer to decide which part is true and which is not.

Music:

"Kiitorata" by Saundiamo
"We Could Reach" by Freedom Trail Studio (from Youtube audio library)
"Rev" by Eveningland (from Youtube audio library)

Links:

The Tank Museum: Tank Chats 104 | T-54 & T-55 | The Tank Museum
   • Tank Chats #104 | T-54 & T-55 | The Tank M...  

World of Tanks North America: Inside the Chieftain's Hatch - T-55A Part 1
   • Inside the Chieftain's Hatch -  T-55A Part 1  

World of Tanks North America: Inside the Chieftain's Hatch - T-55A Part 2
   • Inside the Chieftain's Hatch: T-55A Part 2  

WarLeaks - Military Blog: Ancient Soviet Era T-55 Tanks Used For NATOs Defense - Saber Guardian 19
   • Ancient Soviet Era T-55 Tanks Used For NAT...  

Military History not Visualized: T-55: The Kalashnikov of Tanks
   • T-55: The Kalashnikov of Tanks  

Matsimus: T-54 / T-55 Main Battle Tank - Overview
   • T-54 / T-55 Main Battle Tank - Overview  

Sources:

T-54/T-55 crew interviews
Steven J Zaloga: T-54 and T-55 Main Battle Tanks
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T-54/T-55
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T-54/T-55_operators_and_vari…
MPK Kadetti Ilja Varha Pro Gradu -tutkielma: Suomalaisen panssaritaktiikan kehitys 1945–1970
CIA CIA-RDP00-01872R001001550001-3: Soviet Tank Programs
Sotamuseon julkaisu ISBN 978-951-25-3176-9: Pääesikunta 100 vuotta
fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/row/t54tank.htm
www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/russia/t-54-…
www.historynet.com/the-beast-of-budapest.htm
morozov.com.ua/en/bronetankovaya-tehnika-i-vooruzh…