Double-turreted T-26

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T-26 equipped with machine-guns (on upper-down view one turret isn't shown) T-26 equipped with machine-guns (note that one turret has been omitted on the plan view) [3]
Double-turreted T-26 tank of the second half of 1933. The tank has riveted and welded-riveted turrets Double-turreted T-26 tank of the second half of 1933. The tank has riveted and welded-riveted turrets Double-turreted T-26 tank of the second half of 1933

Twin turret T-26 tank from the second half of 1933. The tank has a combination of riveted and welded-riveted turrets [1]

 

Photo: Twin-turret T-26 (with machine-gun armament) crossing a river during combat training of the Moscow Military District forces, 1936. The vehicle has a riveted hull, with welded & riveted turrets [1]
T-26 Mod. 31 with MG armament section Cross-section of a T-26 Mod. 1931 with MG armament [3]
À T-26 with a welded hull and welded right-hand turret. Moscow Military District maneuvers. 1933À T-26 with a welded hull and welded right-hand turret. Moscow Military District maneuvers. 1933

A T-26 with a welded hull and welded right-hand turret. Moscow Military District maneuvers. 1933 [3]

A twin-turreted T-26 undergoing modernisation. Kubrnka 1940Atwin-turreted T-26 undergoing modernisation. Kubrnka 1940

A twin-turreted T-26 undergoing upgrading. Kubrnka 1940 This photo gives a good view of the road wheels introduced on later model vehicles.[3]
T-26 with two turrets and mixed weaponry mod. of the beginngin of the 1932T-26 with two turrets and mixed weaponry mod. of the beginngin of the 1932Double-turreted T-26 tank with gun-machine-gun armament is at the manoeuvres.

T-26M32 with twin turrets and mixed armaments. Modification of the beginning of 1932 [1]

 

Photo: twin-turreted T-26 tank with gun & machine-gun armament during manoeuvres in the Moscow Military district 1934. The tank has riveted hull & turrets.[1]

 

-26 equipped with mixed weapons. (on upper-down view one turret isn't shown)

T-26 equipped with mixed armaments. (one turret is omitted on the plan elevation.) [3]

A technical service is being given to the double-turreted T-26

A mechanical service is being undertaken to the twin-turreted T-26 from the first half of 1932 production series (with riveted hull & turrets). Moscow Military district, summer 1934. Note that the muffler was fixed by with 2 clamps [1]
Double-turreted T-26 tank with mixed armament equipped with radio station No. 7N. Manoeuvres 1934.

Double-turreted T-26 tank with mixed armament and equipped with radio transmitter No. 7N type during manoeuvres in 1934. Coil antenna is mounted on the hull of the tank [1].
The first double turretted T-26 tank with 37-mm B-3 gunThe first double turretted T-26 tank with 37-mm B-3 gun

The first twin turreted T-26 tank equipped with 37-mm B-3 gun. The vehicle incorporates a number of common elements for tanks constructed in 1931 - riveted turrets, muffler fixed with 2 clamps, lack of jacket above air outlet. [1]
A twin-turreted T-26 armed with the PS-1 cannon. The auxiliary gun shield on the weapon is missing.

A twin-turreted T-26 armed with the PS-1 cannon. The auxiliary gun shield on the weapon is missing. [3]

T-26 with two turrets and mixed weaponry. Mod. of the beginning of 1932 [1]

T-26M32 with twin turrets and mixed armament (gun & machine-gun). Modification of the beginning of 1932 [1]
Left side clutch Left side clutch [4]
Right side clutch and seat of tank-driver Right side clutch and driver's seat[4]
Partition of motor section

Bulkhead to engine compartment [4]

Seat of tank-driver
Seat of tank-driver
Seat of tink-driver. Right side
Seat of tink-driver. Left side

T-26's hull interior. Driver’s seat [4]

Two lower photos are right and left side sections of the hull interior.
Left MG turret
Left MG turret
Left MG turret		 Left (machine-gun) turret [4]
Right (gun) turret [4]

Literature
  1. M. Kolomiets, M. Svirin,"T-26 Legkiy Tank" Frontovaya Illystratsiya, No 1, 2003
  2. Pavlov I.V. Pavlov M.V. "Sovetskiye Tanki i Samokhodno-Artilleriyskie Ustanovki 1939-1945" Moscow, 1996.
  3. M. Svirin, M. Kolomiets, "T-26 Light tank", part 1, Armada, ? year
  4. Photos from Kubinka museum made & provided by Sergei Poddubny. Year 2003.
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