
The development of the Turan 75 or Turan II was*
started in 1941, when the combat experiences showed*
that the 40mm tanks guns are unable to take out the*
Soviet T-34s. The High Command insisted that the*
existing Turan 40s have to be refitted also. The*
plans included the less powerful short barreled 75mm*
tank gun due to the turret ring compatibility with*
the Turan 40s. The surplus weight of the large turret*
made the vehicle less maneuverable in spite of the*
stronger engine. The production was delayed to early*
43 due to difficulties with the production of the*
main gun. By the end of the armor production they*
delivered about 180 "Heavy" Turans.*
The Turan 75 rovid (Short) was an average combattant*
at time of it's first combat it also became obsolete*
but proved to be vital due to the desperate need of*
armor. In August 43, the engineers designed armored*
skirts for tanks and assault guns as the German*
example proved to be useful. The external plates were*
perforated and 8mm thick instead of the german 5mm*
pieces. Assault guns were favored adding the plates*
and the limited capacity industry could equip only a*
few tanks by late 44.*
