T-26

The T-26 tank, originating from the British Vickers 6-Ton tank, was a Soviet light tank that saw extensive service in various conflicts of the Interwar period and World War II. It emerged as one of the most successful tank designs in the 1930s, but its light armor eventually became susceptible to newer anti-tank guns. With over 11,000 units manufactured, the T-26 surpassed all other tanks of that era in terms of production, earning it the distinction of being the most produced tank during the interwar period. Throughout the 1930s, the USSR developed a remarkable range of 53 T-26 variants, including flame-throwing tanks, combat engineer vehicles, remotely controlled tanks, self-propelled guns, artillery tractors, and armored carriers. Of these, twenty-three were produced in series, while others remained in the experimental stage.