T-34 Tank Knowledge Quiz

A detailed illustration of the T-34 tank alongside its V-2 engine, showcasing mechanical components and historical context, with a war-torn battlefield in the background.

T-34 Tank Knowledge Quiz

Test your knowledge about the legendary T-34 tank and its V-2 engine! This quiz covers various aspects of the T-34, from its engineering marvels to its operational features.

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Learn interesting facts about the T-34 and its history

34 Questions8 MinutesCreated by ExploringTank237

T-34 tank use V-2 engine. Which cylinder configuration was used in V-2 engine from T-34 tank:

V-8

V-12

Inline-6

V-2 engine is a 9 cylinder radial engine

Soviet V-2 tank engine is a:

Four-stroke gasoline engine

Two-stroke gasoline engine

Four-stroke Diesel engine

Two-stroke Diesel engine

Which camshaft system was used in V-2 engine?

Dual Overhead Camshaft (DOHC)

Single Overhead Camshaft (SOHC)

Overhead Valve (OHV)

Sidevalve (SV)

Which lubrication system was used in the V-2 engine?

Splash lubrication system

Forced lubrication system with dry sump

Forced lubrication system with wet sump

In the V-2 engine cylinder block, cylinder head and crankcase was made from:

Aluminium alloy

Cast iron

Cylinder head was made from aluminium alloy, cylinder block and crankcase was made from cast iron

Which connecting rod system was used in Soviet V-2 engine?

System 1' from drawing above

System 2' from drawing above (fork and blade rods)

System 3' from drawing above (master and slave rods)

Which injection system was used in V-2 engine?

Inline injection pump

Rotaty injection pump

System with unit injectors

Which governor type was used in the V-2 engine?

Constant-speed governor

Limiting-speed governor

Variable-speed governor

Which steering mechanism was used in the T-34 tank?

Clutch and brake with multidisc dry clutches

Clutch and brake with epicyclic gearing as clutches

Controlled differential

Double differential

Which type of clutch was used in the T-34 drivetrain as the main clutch?

Multidisc dry friction clutch

Multidisc wet friction clutch

Single disc dry clutch

In T-34 fluid coupling work as main clutch

The 4-speed gearbox of the T-34 tank (older gearbox) uses a:

Sliding mesh system

Constant mesh system

Synchromesh system

The 5-speed gerbox of the T-34 tank (newest gearbox) uses a:

Sliding mesh system

Constant mesh system

Synchromesh system

The T-34 tank uses:

Only manual turret traverse system

Manual and electric turret traverse system

Manual and hydraulic turret traverse system

In T-34 tank (T-34 as T-34-76):

Commander acting also as a gunner

Commanding acting also as a loader

Does every T-34-85 tank use a 3 man turret?

Yes, every T-34-85 tanks use 3 man turret

No, early T-34-85 still use 2 man turret

The T-34 tank uses DT machine guns as secondary weapons. DT is a:

Gas operated, belt fed machine gun

Gas operated, magazine fed machine gun

Short recoil operated, belt fed machine gun

The T-34 tank uses:

Christe suspension

Torsion bar suspension

Hortsmann suspension

Does T-34 have a brake pedal in the driver’s station?

Yes, T-34 use brake pedal

No, T-34 driver station don't be equipped with brake pedal

In the T-34 Model 42, the commander’s all around vision device is a:

Ordinary rotating periscope

Rotating reversible periscope (Gundlach periscope)

Panoramic periscope which work also as gunsight (vision device for all around view without head rotation)

In a T-34-85, the commander cupola has:

Only fixed vision slits

Fixed vision slits and rotating MK-4 periscope (Gundlach periscope)

Only fixed periscopes

Fixed periscopes and rotating MK-4 periscope (Gundlach periscope)

If a T-34 turns to the right and the engine has the same rpm during the turn as during forward ride, the left track (faster track) have:

Bigger speed than during forward ride

This same speed that during forward ride

During WWII does any T-34 variant use an articulated telescopic gunsight?

No, during WWII T-34 and T-34-85 tanks didn’t use an articulated telescopic gunsight

Yes, during WWII at least some T-34-85 tanks used an articulated telescopic gunsight

Does the T-34 tank use any device for decreasing tiller force (tillers as steering mechanism levers)?

No, T-34 don't have any device for decreasing tiller force

Yes, in T-34 springs were used which decreased tiller force

In V-2 engine:

Left cylinder group has smaller displacement than right cylinder group

Left cylinder group has the same displacement as right cylinder group

Which voltage was used in T-34 electric devices?

12 volt

24 volt

Some devices use 12 volt, other devices use 24 volt

T-34 internal fuel tanks:

Was located only on the sides of the fighting compartment

Was located on the sides of the fighting compartment and inside the engine compartment

Was located only inside the engine compartment

In the T-34 tank, the main ammo rack (main tank gun ammo) was located:

On fighting compartment floor

Inside sponsons

Inside driver compartment, on right side of driver station

V-2 engine uses an electric starter motor. Did the V-2 engine from a T-34 tank use an auxiliary start system?

Yes, V-2 engine from T-34 tank used a hand crank as an auxiliary engine start method

Yes, V-2 engine from T-34 tank used a pneumatic auxiliary start system

No, V-2 engine from T-34 tank didn't use an auxiliary start system

Do T-34 tanks have a belly hatch?

Yes, T-34 have a belly hatch

No, T-34 don't have a belly hatch

Do T-34 tanks have spring loaded hatches?

No, T-34 tanks don't have any spring loaded hatches

Yes, T-34 tanks have spring loaded hatches

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