Tank T-90 | |
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Country | URSS |
Type | Main battle tank |
In service | From 1992 (T-90), From 2004 (T-90A) |
Built | 8830+ |
The T-90 is a third-generation Russian main battle tank that entered service in 1993. The tank is a modern variation of the T-72B and incorporates many features found on the T-80U. Originally called the T-72BU, but later renamed to T-90, it is an advanced tank in service with Russian Ground Forces and the Naval Infantry. The T-90 uses a 125 mm 2A46 smoothbore main gun, the 1A45T fire-control system, an upgraded engine, and gunner’s thermal sight. Standard protective measures include a blend of steel and composite armour, smoke grenade dischargers, Kontakt-5 explosive-reactive armour and the Shtora infrared ATGM jamming system. It was designed and built by Uralvagonzavod, in Nizhny Tagil, Russia.
Source: T-90 on Wikipedia
T-90 Walk Around | |
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Photographer | Yuri Pasholok |
Localisation | Unknow |
Photos | 261 |
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The T-90 is a third-generation main battle tank developed by Russia from the T-72 platform. It features a 125 mm smoothbore gun, a fire-control system, an upgraded engine, and a thermal sight. It also has various protective measures, such as composite armor, explosive reactive armor, smoke grenades, and an infrared jamming system. The T-90 entered service with the Russian Army in 1992 and has been exported to several countries, including India, Egypt, Algeria, and Syria.
The T-90 has participated in conflicts such as the War of Dagestan, the Syrian Civil War, the War in Donbas, and the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war. The T-90 has undergone several upgrades and modifications over the years, such as the T-90A, which has a new gun and engine, the T-90M, which has a new turret and ammunition, and the T-90MS, which has improved mobility and armor. The T-90 is considered to be one of the most advanced and well-protected tanks in the world, with a high accuracy of fire and a low radar signature.
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