The TACAM R-2 was Romania's attempt to counter Soviet tanks' increasing armour thickness during 1942. It was based on the Romanian R-2 light tank (the Romanian designation for the German Pz Kpfw 35(t), which was exported to Romania from Germany). The turret was removed, and replaced with an open-topped superstructure mounting captured Soviet 76,2 mm ZiS-3 anti-tank guns. It was therefore quite similar in background and concept to the German Marder 38T.
The TACAM R-2 was not ready until 1944, and did not see action until after Romania changed side, when they defended Romania from a German attack.
| TACAM R-2 | |
|---|---|
| Crew | |
| Crew (total) | 3 |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Weight | 12 t |
| Length | 5 m |
| Width | 2.1 m |
| Height | 2.32 m |
| Armour | |
| Armour (range) | 10-25 mm |
| Performance | |
| Speed (max) | 30 km/h |
| Armament | |
| Main weapon | 76,2 mm ZiS-3 (1) |
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