Russian self propelled artillery on the chassis of the T-26 light tank

Russian self propelled artillery on the chassis of the T-26 light tank

Mar 2, 2016 #Red Army

Russian self propelled artillery

 

Installation russian self propelled artillery 76 mm gun on the chassis of the T-26 light tank of the Red Army Armored Force. Plant named after Kirov, Leningrad. Autumn 1941.
During the defense of Leningrad in the blockaded city was adjusted alteration of light tanks T-26 to 76-mm russian self propelled artillery. After dismantling the turret on the chassis of the T-26 was mounted panel board installing 76-mm regimental cannon.

Some of the russian self propelled artillery survived at least until 1943, and is actively used in battles near Leningrad.

 

 

Photography Location: Leningrad
Time taken: 1941

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