The T-34 had excellent performance and capabilities for its time. It had a powerful engine that provided it with superior mobility and the capability to outmaneuver many other tanks. Its 76.2 mm ZiS-3 gun was capable of piercing the armor of most German tanks at the time. The tank had a sloped armor design, which improved its survivability by deflecting enemy shells.
The T-34 was also easy to maintain and repair, which made it suitable for the fast-paced and fluid nature of World War II combat. The T-34's simple and reliable design, combined with its performance, became the benchmark for other tank designs during the war and has influenced tank designs to this day.