T-35

The T-35 was a heavy tank utilized by the Soviet Union during the interwar period and the early stages of the Second World War. It featured multiple turrets and earned the nickname “land battleship”. While it was the only five-turreted heavy tank to enter production, it suffered from slow speed and mechanical unreliability. Interestingly, most of the T-35 tanks that were still operational during Operation Barbarossa were lost due to mechanical issues rather than enemy action. The tank was intended to complement the T-28 medium tank, but only a few were actually built. Externally, the T-35 appeared large, but internally, the compartments were cramped, and the turrets sometimes obstructed the entrance hatches.