T-54

The T-54 is a series of main battle tanks designed by Morozov Machine Building Design Bureau. The first prototype was designed in 1945, meant to replace the T-34 in the event of the prolongation of World War II. It entered production by 1947 as the Soviet Army's standard main battle tank. Polish and Czech military forces used them as of 1956 and 1957 respectively. It is the most produced main battle tank of all time with 86000 to 100000 units produced. Soviets sold excess tanks to other communist states such as China, North Korea and North Vietnam. Viet Cong forces also acquired certain units.

Battlefield Vietnam
The T-54 is a main battle tank in Battlefield Vietnam. It spawns regularly at certain NVA and Viet Cong controlled flags. It boasts a very powerful main cannon with 30 rounds to fire and a co-axial machine gun with 400 rounds in reserve. Another player can take control of the mounted machine gun to spot enemies and aid in anti-infantry offensives. The machine gun has 500 rounds in reserve.

The main cannon can be devastating in battle, as it features very high damage and a large blast radius. Infantry and light vehicles are easily eliminated by the main cannon, however, against other tanks, it can take up to 4 rounds to fully destroy a main battle tank, or 3 for light tanks like M551 Sheridan. Naturally, a good tactic is to get the element of surprise and attack the sides and rear of enemy tanks. The driver's co-axial machine gun is also very effective against infantry, as with high damage, small cross hairs and no recoil can kill infantry at a variety of ranges. It is recommended to not overshoot, as enemy infantry can also easily avoid the T-54 by entering a building. Compared to light tanks, the T-54 is slower, bigger, more resistant and generally more powerful, while having a slower reload for the main cannon.