OT-133 (Soviet)

Description

The OT-133 was a Soviet flame-throwing tank that was used in World War 2. It was based on the T-26 light tank, which was one of the most produced tanks in the world. The OT-133 had a single turret with a flame-thrower, with a secondary armament of a hull-mounted machine gun for self-defense.

The OT-133 was developed in 1939 as a variant of the T-26 model 1939. It had a crew of three: a driver, a commander and a flame-thrower operator. The flame-thrower had a range of about 40 meters and could carry 400 liters of fuel. The tank could also carry other chemicals for smoke screens or contamination.

Originally designed for close combat and urban warfare, It could destroy enemy fortifications, vehicles and personnel with its fire. However, it also had many drawbacks. It was vulnerable to enemy fire, especially anti-tank weapons; it had poor mobility and reliability and it had limited visibility and communication.

The OT-133 saw action in the Winter War against Finland, the Soviet-Finnish War of 1941-1944, and the Great Patriotic War against Nazi Germany. It was mostly used by the Soviet chemical troops, but also by some tank brigades and divisions. It was often deployed in groups of three or four tanks, supported by infantry and other tanks.

The OT-133 was a fearsome weapon that could cause panic and terror among the enemy ranks. However, it was also an obsolete and ineffective tank that suffered heavy losses. It was gradually replaced by more modern flame-throwing tanks, such as the OT-34 and the OT-54.

• Country/Army: Soviet
• Material: UV Cured resin
• Painted by: MarDav Miniatures and FroggyPaints
• Original Designer: Night Sky Miniatures
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