Overview

This page provides reference information for technical illustration 435-1.jpg, documenting the Object 435 experimental medium tank developed during the evolution from Object 430 to the production T-64 main battle tank.

Image Content

Subject: Object 435 experimental medium tank
View: Profile/side view showing key technical features
Format: JPEG image
Typical resolution: Technical documentation quality
Content type: Technical illustration or photograph

What the Image Shows

The illustration typically depicts:

Overall configuration:

  • Low-profile turret with 115mm gun
  • Compact hull design with three-man crew layout
  • Road wheels and suspension arrangement
  • Engine and transmission positioning

Key technical features visible:

  • Gun tube and mantlet configuration
  • Turret armor angles and slope
  • Hull shape and glacis plate
  • Track and running gear design
  • Fume extractor on gun barrel

Design details:

  • Turret dimensions relative to hull
  • Driver's hatch position
  • Commander's cupola arrangement
  • Storage and external equipment placement

Technical Context: Object 435 Development

Object 435 represents an intermediate stage between:

  • Object 430: Experimental design with revolutionary features
  • Object 432: Further refined prototype
  • T-64: Production implementation entering Soviet service

The Object 435 designation covers several prototype variants testing different combinations of:

  • Armor configurations
  • Fire control systems
  • Autoloader mechanisms
  • Engine and transmission options

Historical Significance

Object 435 prototypes were crucial in:

  • Validating compact three-man crew layout
  • Testing composite armor implementation
  • Developing autoloader reliability
  • Refining 115mm smoothbore gun installation

The lessons from Object 435 testing directly influenced T-64 production configuration and established design principles for subsequent Soviet main battle tanks (T-72, T-80, T-90).

Technical Specifications Context

Object 435 variants typically featured:

  • Weight: approximately 35,000 kg
  • Crew: 3 (commander, gunner, driver) with autoloader
  • Main armament: 115mm smoothbore gun
  • Engine: 5DTF opposed-piston diesel (approximately 700 hp in later variants)
  • Armor: Composite armor on frontal arc

See Object 430 detailed profile for development context.

Image Status and Availability

Historical documentation: This image forms part of historical documentation of Soviet tank development programs.

Archive sources: Similar technical illustrations available through:

  • Russian military technical archives
  • Kharkov Design Bureau historical collections
  • Military-technical museum documentation
  • Specialized publications on Soviet armor development

Educational use: Technical illustrations of historical military equipment serve research and educational purposes in understanding Cold War technology evolution.

Related Visual Documentation

Other technical illustrations in the Object 430/435/432 development series may show:

  • Internal layout and crew positions
  • Autoloader mechanism operation
  • Armor cross-sections
  • Engine compartment arrangement
  • Fire control system components

Comparative Analysis

Visual comparison with related designs reveals:

  • Object 430: Earlier experimental features
  • Object 432: Refinements approaching production
  • T-64: Production implementation
  • T-72: Parallel development with different engine

The progression illustrates Soviet design philosophy evolution from experimental concepts to production vehicles.

Research Value

This technical illustration provides:

  • Visual confirmation of documented specifications
  • Understanding of design evolution
  • Comparison with contemporary Western designs
  • Educational resource for armor development study

Alternative Image Formats

Technical documentation may exist in:

  • Line drawings: Detailed technical schematics
  • Photographs: Museum vehicles or archival photos
  • Digital renders: Modern reconstructions based on documentation
  • Cutaway illustrations: Showing internal arrangement

Related Equipment Documentation

For comprehensive technical information and context:

Museum Collections

Physical Object 435 prototypes or related vehicles may be preserved at:

  • Kubinka Tank Museum, Russia
  • Kharkov Tank Museum, Ukraine
  • Private collections of Soviet armor
  • Military technical institutes

These collections provide opportunities for direct observation and detailed documentation.

Technical Literature References

Detailed information on Object 435 development appears in:

  • Soviet armor development histories
  • Technical publications from design bureaus
  • Academic studies of Cold War military technology
  • Specialized armor journals and monographs

Usage Notes

This image reference page serves to:

  • Document historical technical illustration content
  • Provide context for understanding depicted equipment
  • Support research and educational use
  • Maintain reference to historical documentation

This image reference page documents historical military equipment illustration for educational and research purposes. Technical illustrations serve as historical documentation of Cold War-era military technology development.