T-55 Tank

This T-55 tank sits outside the Imperial War Museum North on Trafford Wharf Road on the banks of the Manchester Ship Canal opposite Media City and The Lowry. The information board in front of the T-55 tells you about it:

It says:

T-55 TANK

The T-55 tank was designed and made by the Soviet Union during the Cold War, 1947-1989. It is the most widely used tank of all time and is still in use around the world today.

It has a crew of four, a commander, driver, gunner and loader. It weighs 34,000kg (33.5 tons), is 2.4m high, 3.27m wide and is 9m in length including the gun.

This gun was captured from Iraqi forces by the Royal Engineers during Operation Telic, in Iraq 2003.

The T-55 was predated by the T-34 and an example is on display inside the museum.

Please do not climb on the vehicle as you may get hurt  The Trustees of the Imperial War Museum will not accept responsibility if you do.