What is a T-13 tank?
What is a T-13 tank?
T-13 tank destroyer. The T-13 was a tank destroyer in use with the Belgian armed forces before World War II and during the Battle of Belgium.
Why was the T-13 so underpowered?
This led to the first model T-13s being underpowered, somewhat unstable as a gunnery platform, and prone to mechanical malfunctions because of overloading and wear and tear. Full weight was 4,5 tons for a 51 hp gasoline engine. Much more important however was the vulnerability of the three man crew.
How good was the armor protection of the T-13?
The traverse of the turret was man powered by the three man crew. The T-13s were not equipped with a radio. Armor protection was limited, but still better than that of the under armored T-15 light tank. Frontal armor was 12 mm of hardened steel, both on the frontal bulkhead and on the turret.
What is the difference between T-13 B1 and T13 B2?
The T-13 B2 model was a further development of the B1, but differs only slightly from the B1 model: most importantly the turret was redesigned to give the vehicle a somewhat lower frontal silhouette.
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