40M TURÁN I

40M TURÁN I
Image: Turán I (Aviarmor)
Year1941
Vehicle TypeMedium Tank
Origin & DesignerCzechoslovakia-Hungary/Skoda-Weiss, Magyar, Gyor, MAVAG & Ganz
Numbers Produced235
Crew5 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Radio Operator & Driver)
Main Armament1 x 40mm L/47 41M-40/51 Gun
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation-10° to +25°
Turret Traverse360° (Manual)
Gun Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun SightTelescopic
Secondary Armament2 x 8mm 34/40M Machine Guns (Coaxial & Bow)
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried101 x 40mm & 3000 x 8mm
Height2.39m
Width2.44m
Length5.55m
Combat Weight18.200 kg
Ground Clearance0.35m
Fording Depth0.90m
Trench Crossing2.20m
Obstacle Clearance0.80m
Climbing Ability45°
RadioR/5a
ArmourHull Front: 60mm
Hull Sides: 40mm
Hull Rear: 15mm
Hull Top: 25mm
Hull Bottom: 14mm
Gun Mantle: 60mm
Turret Front: 60mm
Turret Sides: 25mm
Turret Rear: 25mm
Turret Top: 13mm
EngineManfred Weiss-Z (Petrol)
Transmission3 Forward & 3 Reverse
Maximum Road Range165 km
Maximum Cross Country Range[@maximum_cross_country_range]
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed47 kph
Maximum Cross Country Speed[@maximum_cross_country_speed]
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe Turan started life as a Skoda designed tank and after the Germans annexed Czechoslovakia they gave the Hungarians a prototype and they in turn made a number of changes. They changed the armament to suit Hungarian specifications, up-graded the armour and added a better cupola. The first Turan Is were issued to the two armoured divisions and a cavalry division and made their debut along with the Turan II in 1944. They were immediately out gunned by the Soviet T-34.