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T-26A/T-26-4

Tanks · Russia · 1931
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T-26A/T-26-4

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
30
Protection
20
Mobility
50
Technology
25
Reliability
40
Crew Survivability
25
Operational Range
35
Logistics
50
Historical Performance
45
Strategic Impact
30
Origin Russia
CategoryTanks
EraInterwar Period
In service1931–1939
Operators4 countries
Quantity1,240
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
33
Tanks MASS Rating
25/106
Interwar Period
362/563
All-Time
Tanks · 10 axes scored
Firepower
30
Protection
20
Mobility
50
Technology
25
Reliability
40
Crew Survivability
25
Operational Range
35
Logistics
50
Historical Performance
45
Strategic Impact
30
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tanks category.
01 / Overview
T-26A/T-26-4
Category
Country
Production
1931–1939
Quantity
1,240
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TANKS · INTERWAR PERIOD
25
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
60
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
33
tanks category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tanks category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • Tank ClassificationLight Tank
  • GenerationInterwar
  • Combat Weight9.5 t
  • Crew Size3
◈Firepower11MOD.11
▣Protection6MOD.6
◇Mobility8MOD.8
  • Engine Power90 hp
  • Power-to-Weight Ratio9.5 hp/t
  • Fuel TypePetrol
  • Transmission TypeManual
  • Suspension TypeLeaf Spring
  • Max Road Speed31 km/h
  • Max Off-Road Speed15 km/h
  • Operational Range (Road)120 km
◆Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (Hull)4.65 m
  • Width2.44 m
  • Height2.24 m
⬢Amphibious & Special1MOD.1
▲Production & Service2MOD.2
  • Current Service StatusRetired
  • Notable Variants Count4
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1931Production started
  2. 1934Sale: Turkey (60 units)
  3. 1936Sale: Spain (100 units)
  4. 1939Production ended
95
years in service
8
years in production
1,240
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 4 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
T-26 1931
T-26A/T-26-4 1931
// SIBLING VARIANTS
T-26T 1933
SU-26 1941
05 / Operators
T-26A/T-26-4SALES3records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
1936Spain100——
1934Turkey60——
—Russia———
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE9terms
High-Explosive Fragmentation: ammunition that explodes on impact, releasing fragments.
A leaf spring is a simple spring made of one or more flexible metal strips bound together, used to absorb shocks and support weight in vehicle suspension, including some tanks.
A tank with reduced armor and weight for increased mobility.
Manual: a tank transmission in which the driver selects gear changes manually, typically using a clutch pedal and gear lever to engage gears.
A fire control system relying on optical sights and manual input for aiming and range estimation without computer assistance.
A refined product derived from crude oil, used as a fuel for internal combustion engines. A volatile, flammable liquid mixture of hydrocarbons.
A rifled gun has spiral grooves cut into its barrel.
Armour made from steel plates joined by rivets.
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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