OT-26 Flamethrower Tank

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The OT-26 was the first of a series of flamethrower tanks based on the T-26 light tank. It was produced by mounting a Model 1933 flame-thrower in the right hand turret of the twin turreted T-26 Model 1931. In early examples the second turret was retained, but it was then removed to make more space for fuel for the flame thrower. The OT-26 was used by chemical tank battalions, and the 1935 mechanized corps were meant to have 52 each. The flame thrower had a range of 25m. The short range of the Model 1933 flame-thrower made the OT-26 very vulnerable in combat.

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How to cite this article: Rickard, J (12 September 2008), OT-26 Flamethrower Tank , http://www.historyofwar.org/articles/weapons_OT-26.html

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