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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tanks category.
01 / Overview
Obiekt 279
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TANKS · EARLY COLD WAR
28
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
40
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tanks category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- Tank ClassificationHeavy Tank
- GenerationEarly Cold War
- Combat Weight60 t
- Crew Size4
◈Firepower5MOD.5
- Main Gun Calibre130 mm
- Main Gun TypeRifled
- Main Gun Length (Calibres)60
- Ammunition Stowage24
- Coaxial / Secondary MG Count1
▣Protection5MOD.5
- Armour TypeCast Steel
- Hull Front Thickness (Max)269 mm
- Turret Front Thickness (Max)319 mm
- NBC ProtectionYes
- Smoke GrenadesYes
◇Mobility5MOD.5
- Engine Power1,000 hp
- Power-to-Weight Ratio16.67 hp/t
- Fuel TypeDiesel
- Max Road Speed55 km/h
- Operational Range (Road)300 km
◆Dimensions4MOD.4
- Length (Hull)6.77 m
- Length (Overall, Gun Forward)11.085 m
- Width3.4 m
- Height2.639 m
▤Electronics & Optics2MOD.2
- FCS GenerationManual Optical
- Night VisionYes
⬢Production & Service2MOD.2
- Total Production Units1
- Current Service StatusPrototype Only
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1959Production started
67
years in service
0
years in production
1
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
TANKS RANKING Tanks · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theTankscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
Steel alloy cast into shape for armour applications.
Type of internal combustion engine fuel, refined from crude oil.
A tank with heavy armor and firepower, prioritizing protection over mobility.
A fire control system relying on optical sights and manual input for aiming and range estimation without computer assistance.
Nuclear, Biological, Chemical protection for tank crews.
Enhanced low-light visibility through specialized optics or sensors.
A rifled gun has spiral grooves cut into its barrel.
Handheld or vehicle-mounted devices that release dense smoke to obscure vision, conceal movements, or screen friendly forces from enemy observation.
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