Comparing: Object 430 Version II vs. T54E1

Developed at the Construction Bureau of Factory No. 73 in early 1953. From March 8th through March 10th, 1953, the Ministry of Transport and Heavy Engineering considered the project, along with an alternate version of the tank with a more conventional configuration. However, later development was discontinued.

A medium tank with an oscillating turret and automatic loading. Developed on the basis of the M48 tank in the mid-50s. Two prototypes were built. However, during trials automatic loading proved faulty and the development was discontinued in 1957.