In the early battles along the Russian Front the T34 tank proved very formidable against the German medium tanks. However, by 1943, the newer German heavy tanks necessitated greater firepower from the Russian arsenal. The T34 was modified with a heavier armor hull and a more powerful 85MM gun. The larger turret and gun made the m85 T34 look unbalanced, but the solidly built tank maintained its agility, speed, and maneuverability to effectively engage the larger German Tanks.The 500 horsepower diesel engine enabled speeds up to 35 MPH, and the range could be extended to 300 miles with auxiliary fuel tanks.This 172 scale version of the T34/85 depicts the tank as seen on the Eastern Front during World War II.This Russian T34 tank is part of Forces Of Valors Micro Military Vehicles Series, and is the Enthusiast Edition, which is the extremely detailed version of this vehicle. The 172 scale die cast metal vehicle is approximately 3 inches long (4.5 inches long with gun barrel) and has a turret that rotates. It comes complete with a Tank Commander figure.