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**Mike Irwin** · April 22, 2025, 07:00 AM

"The Russian tank diesel was a serious logistics drag. Lots or compressor trucks to get a tank division going. But it also was the only way they could get the power for the T-34. "

Uhm... No.

The compressed air starter was a booster starter for ultra cold weather starts.

All T-34s had batteries and TWO electrical starter motors, which were the primary method of starting the tank.

April 22, 2025, 07:00 AM	#241
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 14, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,642	"The Russian tank diesel was a serious logistics drag. Lots or compressor trucks to get a tank division going. But it also was the only way they could get the power for the T-34. " Uhm... No. The compressed air starter was a booster starter for ultra cold weather starts. All T-34s had batteries and TWO electrical starter motors, which were the primary method of starting the tank. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.