http://englishrussia.com/2014/01/29/russian-military-power-one-more-exhibition/

why the T-34 and SU have T-55 wheels?

I imagine they've gone thru overhaul and T-55 wheels are readily available. T-34 wheels, not so much .

Sean

I did the Dragon #6319 T-34/85 premium Model 1944 kit, it had the exact same insignia in the decals.The kit was excellent!! Big PE fret.
Is that the Russian S-300 Ground to Air missle system? Massive missile to kill a jet lol.

Nice pictures!

Thanks for "spying"

T-34-85's, when rebuilt, were brought up to the highest standard of the time, at that time. I think they are technically T-44 roadwheels. Don't quote me on that though...

SU-100 (Su-100M) is post war modded with T-44 roadwheels. Again, don't quote me...

The Missile system at the TOP of the page is the SA-11 Gadfly (Buk). It is a medium range anti helicopter, cruise missile, UAV..etc... missile.

Bottom, with cannisters, is the S-300 system.

T-44's wheels were same like those on War-time T-34s. The images on the link from first post shows post-war overhauled T-34 and SU-100 with T-54/T-55 wheels.

By the way: there is the T-34 monument in my town - note it's wheel styles:

Hi Everybody;
The NVA ( North Vietnamese Army ) Had a Number of T-34/85s that were used in the War. Most were brought up too T-34/85m standards, and I think the Up-grades were made by either Poland or one of the other Warsaw Pact Countries.
I think that DML, and maybe Eastern Express made kits of the T-34/85m if I remember it correctly.

CHEERS; MIKE.

They are NOT T-54/55/62 wheels. They are purpose made for the T-34. If I recall correctly, they are a different diameter and width compared to the later tanks.
Put a photo of those T-34 wheels and those from a T-55 side by side and you'll see the difference.

Mark

thanks for the replies gentlemen