The thoughts of many lovers of armored equipment are chained precisely to the novelty of domestic tank buildings. At the same time, the Russian T-90s "Tagil" was almost gone into the shadow. And in vain, since this tank is wonderful, which brightly demonstrate the latest Syrian events. According to the degree of security and combat efficiency, it significantly exceeds even the latest T-72 modifications. It remains only to regret that in our troops this technique is hardly less than that of foreign buyers.

Advantages of the car

However, quite lyrics. What is the T-90C, who was until recently the best car of the armored troops of the Russian Federation? First, at the first glance at Tagil, it becomes clear that it is far away from the simple T-72B3: an impressive "Buncher" on the tower testifies to the presence of a remotely managed combat module, neat and widespread arrangement of dynamic protection plates hints at serious operation In the field of increasing combat survivability.

The appearance of the car is very "elusive" and neat, the appearance of Tagil is not inferior to modern Western machines. But to pay attention to the appearance would be stupid ... If the internal contents did not fit it.

"The continuity of generations"

For this, the tank is characterized by following the main canons of domestic tank buildings, including the minimum possible silhouette, a very small mass in comparison with all Western samples, excellent speed and maneuverability. The ability of the T-90C (whose characteristics we will look at the following) are especially appreciated) to overcome many obstacles, for the forcing of which heavier machines requires preliminary engineering preparation of the area.

In fairness it is worth noting that the "low silhouette", which was the "calling card" of our armored vehicles, in modern conditions provides little advantage. Those times passed when tankers focused enemy tanks in a cannon (real cases of the Second World War). Today, all normal FEDSs allow you to hit targets with a passenger car from a distance of several kilometers. So the size of the tank does not play a special role. Much more important than mobility: the photo "T-90s T-90s in flight" clearly demonstrate that this characteristic of the car is at the height.

The modification described by us is initially intended for exporting to countries and other states of the region, which for a long time are partners of the USSR and, subsequently the Russian Federation in the field of arms trade.

Weapon system

Immediately tell about what is specifically armed with one of the most recognizable and respected tanks of the world. The 20A46M-5 or 125-mm 2A82 caliber cannon is a major instrument that allows you to fire both standard projectiles and self-equipped earth-earth-air missiles. So the car can affect goals on earth, water, and used for firing on low-tie air objects. The ammunition includes up to 40 shells and / or missiles, so that the T-90s, the photo of which is in the article, is able to lead a long battle.

Auxiliary weapon is a 6P7K machine gun (PKTM). Designed to destroy the enemy infantry in the dead zone of the main tool. Since he is sprayed with a gun, you can lead a targeting fire. Its in its standard ammunition is 80 ammunition 7,62x54r. All this weapon is installed on the tower of a completely new layout that has little in common with that of the "old man" T-72.

There is much more interesting to remotely managed module T05BV-1, which includes another 6P7K machine gun (PKTM). Ideal for action in urban environments, as it allows you to destroy enemy infantry, which is located significantly higher than the shelling sector from standard weapons. The ammunition includes 800 cartridges 7.62x54r.

Differences from T-72 and similar features

The T-90C model is a logical successor of ideas laid back in T-90A tanks. But also the differences from them, as well as from T-72, the "Tagila" is enough. The following nuances are immediately striking:

• Fully new tower, which has finally appeared a developed feed niche for storing additional shots.
• Brand new cannon model 2A46M-5 (export option). It is incompatible (!) For ammunition with a model 2A82, which is generally prohibited for export sales.
• The dynamic protection of "Relic" has perfectly showed itself in combat conditions.
• There are no "Curtain" and "Arena" complexes, since the T-90C is an export version, which such systems are not put on considerations of savings. However, the rich customers from the UAE these systems are obtained.
• For the first time, the domestic tank finally received factory lattice screens, supplemented by modules of DZ. This system prevents the engine damage or damage to the cumulative jet break.
• Earlier, the tanks of this type was put on the basis of 12.7-mm, it was replaced by a module based on a 7.62-mm 6P7K machine gun. The reason is simple: a modern machine gun from the machine gun is still not knocked down, and 7.63 mm weapons will be enough for the fight against more "small" targets, to which you can carry a markedly greater ammunition.
• Noticeably improved engine B-92C2F2 (1000 l / s) robotic checkpoint. In 2012, Ukrainians offered India their modification T-90C: 6TD 3 (engine) was to become the main "highlight", but nothing is known about the real benefits of this motor.
• To power the combat modules there is an additional engine located in the armored box.
• System (SEMZ) SPMZ-2E, protecting the tank from mines with electromagnetic fuses.

Other features

What else can this car boast?

• The case is practically unchanged from the old T-72.
• The chassis also moved with T-72.
• New Suo "Kalina" is noticeably better than "Irtysh", which was equipped with the T-90A.
• The power supply of T-90C is 550-650 km. In the second case, external tanks are required.

Property of a new tower

Some "experts" believe that the tower of this tank is noticeably vulnerable in comparison with T-80 or even T-72. As arguments, they lead an increase in its size. But in practice, everything turns out to be quite the opposite.

Achieving increased combat survivability is carried out by adequate placement of ammunition. First, additional shots are placed in niche with bad panels. Secondly, the charging machine itself is at the level of rinks, and therefore his defeat in combat conditions is weakly probably. This T-72/90 tanks are beneficial from which shells are located around the perimeter of the tower vertically. The breakdown of tower armor in these machines with a probability of more than 90% causes the detonation of all ammunition. With the stern T-90 tower is reliably protected by a massive instrumental box.

Since the T-90s in battle was already (Syria), its high security was fully confirmed in practice.

Benefits of New Suo

Suo of the domestic tank provides visual detection and support of enemy targets at distances up to five kilometers. Unlike previous modifications, on this tank can be simultaneously involved both the commander's sight and the appliances of the gunner. The possibilities for viewing the battlefield are significantly improved: in motion, on the go, in complete darkness.

For the first time in the practice of domestic tank construction, the interaction regime was involved in the interaction between several machines, automatic support of goals, as well as the automatic calculation of the most optimal shooting mode, for which the electronics is oriented to temperature, humidity, wind speed and other environmental factors.

Duplication of systems

If in combat conditions fully fails, or as a result of the enemy fire, the onboard power grid was damaged, the crew can use the alternative firing mode for which duplicate sights are intended. Unlike previous species of domestic tanks, it was the T-90s tank that received regular equipment for interference, radio visor and interference system to reflect the attacks of enemy IDRs.

Other advantages

All the projections of the tank received significantly more pronounced protection against anti-tank guns, FEDRs and grenade launchers. Designers have provided perspectives for further modernization of this technique, which is expressed in the modularity of the entire structure: if such a need arises, then you can quickly upgrade the tank without spending big tools for this.

So the T-90C, the export of which is constantly increasing, is a very promising machine, which for a long time will not lose its importance on world armory markets.

High mobility

Mobility and controllability were significantly increased by setting a more powerful diesel engine and robotic gear shift. The latter circumstance is a huge relief for driver mechanics, especially in the conditions of a hot climate of the Middle Eastern TVD. By the way, the strength installation of the modifications described by us is initially intended for operation in conditions of extremely roast and dry climate, which is especially valued by customers. So the T-90C tank, whose characteristics involve the use of the machine in such specific conditions, will certainly be in demand for a long time.

The high combination of technical and combat characteristics allows you to fight on the T-90 in a wide variety of conditions, regardless of the climatic factors, the time of year and day. In many ways, improving mobility, experts explain the presence on this tank the steering wheel instead of old levers and robotic checkpoints, which makes the Russian rocket and cannon tank T-90C one of the most convenient in its class.

All these "luxury" make it possible to simplify the training of the driver and, at the same time, making the control of the heavy machine better. On the T-90, the driver can focus on the road and fast maneuvering in a fight. As the experience of the first Chechen campaign showed, it is important. So T-90s Tagil, whose characteristics we consider, clearly must have a greater vitality.

Some shortcomings

As you know, there is nothing perfect in the world. No ideal tanks. By the number of shortcomings, the machined machines described by us can, in particular, attribute dense layout. No, in something this feature is good (less size and weight), but in the breakdown of armor cumulative jet almost guaranteed something from the equipment or someone from the crew will suffer.

In addition, the first modifications were very bad SUO. From situations to comparaently recently, they coped, buying components ... in France. By the way, similar equipment was put on T-72B3. As the situation is now unknown. Given that the T-90C tank, the characteristics of which were briefly covered in the article, is one of the most perfect domestic machines, such a dependence on imported components is not entirely clear.

Other weaknesses

Finally, there was a really strange situation with projectiles. On the one hand, some of them are placed in a fodder niche, which is good. On the other hand, designers completely ignore the opinions of the tankers themselves and the experience of both Chechen campaigns, continuing to steal the "additional" shots at all corners of the inhabited branch. One more or less "successful" grenade - and the entire crew is guaranteed to come end. Of course, the increase in the BC is a good thing, but why attack the old rake?

It is also known that the early modifications often broke torsions in the rear rinks. How are things with this in this version, is unknown. In any case, the lack of advertising on the part of buyers allows us to conclude that this phenomenon is to eliminate this phenomenon. Given that the T-90C, the export of which is conducted in several countries, willingly buy, hardly customers would be left without attention to such a deficiency.

Main conclusions

At the present stage of development, the evolution of all tanks and means of their defeat is in two multidirectional areas: armored vehicles are constantly being improved in their high-quality development, while the developers of the FPCR make focus on overcoming their protection systems. That is why another 10-15 years ago the view was that soon the tanks would not be needed on the battlefield. However, American experience in Iraq proved that the assault on the fortified areas in cities without tanks is impossible: only under the cover of heavy machines, the infantry can quickly move into the enemy position, without spending a lot of time to overcome firepoints.

So the T-90C tank is a kind of compromise between necessity and reality. It is good as a massive tank for a large country with a call army. With the apparent simplicity of the foundation, the machine can be upgraded, as there is a potential for this. In addition, on the basis of this car, you can create dozens of varieties of auxiliary and military equipment. So the T-90C is a "star" of the modern tank world.

Tanks T-90, T-84 "Oplot" (Ukraine), "Leopard" (Germany) and "Abrams" (USA) for some hours became a kind of annoying factor for numerous specialists in the field of weapons in general and armored vehicles in particular. Especially this situation aggravated after the loss of the Russian T-90 T-90 T-94 T-84 tank in the Thai tender. "\u003e

18:26 / 26.08.11

Tanks T-90, T-84 "Plot", "Leopard" and "Abrams": emotions and realities

After the victory of the Ukrainian Tank T-84 "Oplot" in the tender and procurement by Thailand 200 of these combat vehicles in the amount of $ 230 million, many articles "for" and "against" the Russian tank appeared in the media. A negative decision for Russia, by a strange coincidence, was made in just two weeks after the non-seal statement of the Glavkom's Russian land forces Alexander Postnikov to the domestic tank.

As a weak consolation for us, it is possible to consider the fact that in the same tender among the losers was the Hermann Tank "Leopard". However, even if the statement of the Postnik about the Russian T-90 and the German "leopard" with the decision of Thailand is not related, in the aggregate, these facts have become very unpleasant for domestic tank buildings.

They were forced to make certain conclusions, others stood on the defense of "Honor of Unidir", the third simply gloating, etc. But, with a broad scattering of opinions and conclusions regarding these tanks, one more thing is suggested - it is impossible to "rest on the laurels" even in the area where our positions have always been strong enough.

As for the questions arising from this regarding which of the above-mentioned tanks exceeds each other, respond to them is possible either by comparing their characteristics or carrying out comparative practical field tests. If the second requires special conditions, then the first can be implemented by comparing repeatedly published the main characteristics of these combat vehicles and their features that are shown below.

The main indicators of T-84 tanks "Plot", "

Leopard-2 ", T-90A and M1" Abrams "

Characteristics	T-84 "Optot"	"Leopard-2"		M1 "Abrams"
Armament
Caliber guns, mm
Shooting range, m Ordinary ammunition Manageable
Shots per minute
Machine guns, mm.			1x7.62; 1x12,7	2x7,62; 1x12,7
Gun guns, pcs
Camcope 7.72 / 12.7-mm
Main overall dimensions, mm
Length with a gun forward, mm
Case length, mm
Height of the tower, mm
Width, mm.
Clearance, mm.
Mobility
Full weight, t
Engine power, hp
Specific power, hp / t
Specific pressure, kg.m.kv
Maximum speed, km / h
Stroke, km
Tank tanks, l
Brody depth, m
Height of the wall, m
Lifting, hail.
Roll, hail
Features of tanks OBT T-84 "Optot" Created by classical layout and is the further development of T-80Wood tank, which differs from: a new welded tower; increased power of the main engine and the presence of auxiliary nutrition unit; improved aiming and observation devices; built-in dynamic dynamic protection with increased security in the front sector; The optical-electronic suppression system "Curtain" ("Varta"). Modifications T-84: T-84 (basic) with the "Curtain" system on the tower; T-84U "STROT" - differs from the basic instruments of the aiming of foreign production, the design of dynamic protection and increased onboard screens; T-84-120 "Yatagan" - a modification for participation in the Turkish tender (changed tower with a 120-mm gun ammunition of NATO ammunition and feed niche with ammunition in an automated wagging); "Optot M" ("Polylot 2") is the further development of the distribution of "stronghold" with improved protection and firepower, visually differs in the modified form of tower, onboard screens, a panoramic instrument of surveillance of the commander. Oht "Leopard-2" It has a classic layout with a low profile commander turret. The housing and tower welded from multilayer composite armor, board have additional anti-screens. It is possible to apply built-in dynamic protection. Modifications: Leopard-2A1 (new filler in combination armor), "Leopard-2A2" (advanced sight with thermal imaging canal), "Leopard-2A3" (new radio station), "Leopard-2A4" (digital ballistic calculator), " Leopard-2A5 "(reinforced frontal projection of the tower)," Leopard-2A6 "(upgraded gun 56 calibers against 44 and autonomous energy unit). It is known that the protection of "Leopard-2" is most effective against classical anti-tank funds, but not with new anti-tank agents. And the smoke system, to counteract managed missiles with laser or semi-automatic guidance on the laser beam. For defeat, the targets can use armor-piercing, pylineberry, cumulative (up to 4000 m) and fragant-burglar (up to 10,000 m) shells, controlled rockets (up to 5000 m). Crop-mechanical, carousel type, similar to the T-72 installed on T-72, but with a control system in automatic mode from the commander's location. T-90A ("Object 188A1") differs: the presence of modern thermal insulation of the 2nd generation "EAS" with a fully stabilized field of view, integrated with the main sight and its rangefinder; reinforced welded with dimensions of armor to 950 mm; 1000-strong diesel engine B-92C2 with installation in perspective of a 1200-strong diesel engine in-99. Modifications: T-90 - the first serial tank; T-90K - Commander option T-90 (additional radio station R-163-50K and Navigation equipment TNA-4-3); T-90A is a new welded tower, an engine with a capacity of 1000 hp, improved thermal imaging equipment, new elements of dynamic protection, etc. Improvements; T-90AK - commander version of the T-90A; T-90C - export version T-90; T-90SK - Commander Option T-90C; T-90As - export version of the T-90A; T-90s - commander's option T-90s; T-90AM - deep modernization of the T-90A. T-90M - developed new modifications with the new overseas construction of the tower without weakened vulnerable zones and enhanced roof protection. The tank can be installed 2A46M5 guns and a new tool with improved ballistic characteristics 2A82. A new chamber of charging can be installed on the tank with additional ammunition in the aft of the tower and others. Improvements. According to the capacity of artillery weapons, the T-90A is not inferior to other modern main combat tanks. The ballistic characteristics of a 125-mm smooth-bore cannon 2A46M are close to the characteristics of foreign analogues. The OBT T-90A, equipped with a BOOK "Reflex-M" with Tour "Invar" and "Invo-M" have a shooting range of 2-2.5 times more than the distance of the BPS of any modern tanks. Modeling oncoming battle 10 T-90 tanks against 10 M1A1 tanks showed that the range of 2-2.5 km T-90 managed to hit up to 50-60 enemy tanks. OVT M1 "Abrams" - Created according to the classic layout, with a tower and a welded construction housing, using multilayer composite armor in the frontal zones. The upper front sheet of the case has a big tilt, the side is equipped with mounted armored screens. Modifications: M1 (1980, base model, 105 mm rush gun, 1005 shells); IPM1 (1984, enhanced windshield booking of the case and tower to M1A1 level, upgraded suspension and transmission, electrical volume); M1A1 (1985, 120-mm smooth-bore cannon, 100 shells ammunition, a new collective system for protection against OMP with built-in air conditioning); M1A1HA (1988, strengthened tower booking); M1A1HC (1990, refinement at the request of the CMP, ammunition 42 shot); M1A1NA + (1991, similar to M1A1HC, but strengthened Booking Lba Tower); M1A1D (2000, combat information and control system FBCB2); M1A1AIM (upgrades of previously built tanks); M1A2 (1992, Independent thermal imaging Panoramic commander's sight, new gunner sight, new commander turret, thermal imaging device for the driver mechanics, combat information and control system IVIS, reinforced booking); M1A2SEP (2000, 2 generation thermal imaging cameras, FBCB2 troops, reinforced booking, air conditioning); M1A2TUSK (installed "Tank City Survival Set" - additional rubber-free onboard anti-vulterative screens, a second anti-aircraft machine gun M-240, telephone for communication with infantry). As the analysis of the main characteristics shows, these most famous four combat vehicles are almost no different from each other. That is why very often the results of the comparison of the Russian T-90 with foreign circle often contradict each other, and the priority of this or another tank is given taking into account the personal preferences and the author's preferences. At the same time, some experts are convinced that the theoretical comparison of tanks based on their characteristics is generally inappropriate and does not allow to make the right and objective conclusions. In their opinion, in real combat actions, the effectiveness of tanks is more determined not by technical specifications, and the tactics of their use, the level of training crews, the quality of maintenance and operating conditions of technology. Under these conditions, these are these indicators and become decisive factors in confrontation on the battlefield. And only under the condition of the same crew preparation, the outcome of the fight can be determined by one or another technical advantage of one tank over the other. Therefore, draw conclusions about the superiority of a tank over another ungrateful occupation. This largely applies to the results of tenders, where to make a final decision, in addition to technical specifications, a complex of political views and other reasons has a decisive influence.

Are typical representatives of the Soviet and Western schools of tank buildings in which various design and technological ideas are laid ...

GENERAL INFORMATION

T-90 The deep modernization of the reliable and well-proven tank T-72 was created after the collapse of the USSR and absorbed the whole best that was laid in Soviet tanks. As the main instrument on the tank, an upgraded version of 125 mm of smooth-bore cannon 2A46M4 was installed. Booking Tank has increased almost 3 times compared with the first T-72 modifications and includes both powerful passive armor, with the use of "semi-active" type and built-in "active" dynamic protection, which made it possible to provide a high level of booking, without leaving weight limitations due to indicators of strategic mobility.

As a power plant, the tank has an economical and reliable diesel engine B92C2. With the transition to the production of a new type of welded tower, the ability to enhance the booking increased even more. For the T-90 layout, a high density characteristic of the domestic school of tank buildings is characteristic. It has both advantages and disadvantages. Dense layout allows you to create a highly trapped machine with a low silhouette and a small area of \u200b\u200blongitudinal and cross-section with a relatively low mass. Accordingly, the smaller internal volume (for T-90 11.8 m3 and 13 for T-90C) requires a smaller mass of the reservation. The disadvantage of dense layout is the constancy of the crew members, it is difficult to replace each other's crew members if necessary.

Tank M1 "Abrams" It was first created not as a breakthrough tank, but as a anti-tank agent, whose task was to stop, or, at least, delay the waves of the Soviet tanks to the strait of La Mans. The creation of a tank was conducted in close cooperation with German tank-building, but with American specifics. As the main instrument on the tank, starting with the M1A1 modification, a 120 mm gun M-256 is installed, which is a somewhat modified version of the German gun RH-120. Booking the first modifications of the tank introduces the choker multilayer composite armor created in the UK. In later modifications, armor applied with the use of uranokeramics of the first and second generations.

The layout of the Tank M1 "Abrams" is typical of the Western approach to tank building, as a result of which, the booked tank volume amounted to 19.7 m3, which, almost 2 times the indicator for T-90.

As a power plant, the Tank is installed gas turbine AGT-1500 engine made in one block with an automatic hydromechanical transmission.

Battle mass

M1A1 - 57.2 T

M1A2 - 62.5 T

T-96.5 / 48 t

Detection of the goal

GPS (Powder Sight) - Recognition by 2.5 - 3 km (thermal impact sight of 1 generation)

TO-PO2T Agava-2Ti - Recognition by 2.5 km

TPN-4-49-23 Buran-Pa - Recognition 1.2-1.5 km (EEA generation 2+)

The disadvantage of M1 is the limited ability to independently find the goal commander, a slight increase in the lack of stabilization of sight of sight M919 do not allow you to confidently detect and identify goals when the tank moves.

This disadvantage was eliminated only on M1A2 modifications. On M1A2, a panoramic thermal imaging device of the commander, T-90 tanks, as well as their predecessors, also have such a panoramic device to search for targets and guidance, however, without a thermal imaging channel.

Fire power and ammunition

M1A1 / M1A2

The main weapons of M1A1 / M1A2 is the 120-mm smooth-bore cannon M256.

The initial speed when using the shot M829A2 - 1675 m / s.

Cheating - up to 8 shots per minute.

To date, the main anti-tank armament of M1A1 "Abrams" are armor-piercing pyline shells M829A1 and M829A2. It also began production and supply to the troops of the new projectile M829A3, which represents a serious danger for T-90 tank. Development are underway to create a managed TERM projectile, however, they are still far to completion.

The main weapons of the T-90 is a 125-mm upgraded smooth-bore gun-launcher 2A46M-2 (4).

The initial speed when using the shot 3BM-44M - 1750 m / s.

Figure - 6-8 shots per minute.

The main anti-tank armaments of the T-90 are also armor-piercing subcalacer shells (3BM-42 and 3BM-42M) and a complex of controlled weapon of reflex-M with 9M119M and 9M119M1 missiles that ensure the defeat of tanks M1A1NA in all areas of the frontal projection at a distance of up to 5000 m. Tank defeat M1A2 is provided only in weakened zones that make up to 40% of the frontal projection. Modeling the counter battle mouth (10 T-90 tanks against 10 M1A1 tanks) showed that, starting shooting a tour from a range of 5000 m, T-90 manage to hit the range of 2000 - 2500 m to hit up to 50 - 60% of the enemy tanks. Naturally, this is possible only if it allows the terrain relief.

In addition, the development of permeptive complexes, implementing the principle "shot and forgotten" and the defeat of the tank is not in powerful front armor, but in thin areas of the roof of the tower and the case.

In terms of developing and implementing new armor-piercing paper shells in the troops in the last decade, there was a lag behind. There was no answer to the appearance of new threats, therefore, the defeat of the M1A2 tank at all distances from the first hit is not guaranteed. Industry detains the delivery to the troops already developed ammunition, and the financing of works on new samples is broken.

Booking

M1A1Na

Equivalent resistance against kinetic ammunition: 530-550 mm.

Equivalent resistance against cumulative ammunition: 750-800 mm.

Equivalent resistance against kinetic ammunition: 770 mm.

Equivalent resistance against cumulative ammunition: 1000-1200 mm.

The Tank Tank M1A1 consists of an outer and inner steel armored corpalist of stiffeners connected by transverse ribs, between which the special processing packages are laid from metal and non-metallic materials.

Due to the high density (uranium density of 19.03 g / cm3), these plates with extremely low thickness provide an "explosive" nature of the destruction of cumulative jet elements.

Equivalent resistance against kinetic ammunition: 800-830 mm with Protection Contact-5

Equivalent resistance against cumulative ammunition: 1,150-1,350 mm with Protection Contact-5

Equivalent resistance against cumulative ammunition is indicated for monoblock combat units of the first generation.

Booking T-90 Tower Tower refers to a "semi-active" type. In the front of the tower there are two cavities, located at an angle of 55 degrees to the longitudinal axis of guns, which contain packages of the selection of "semi-active" type. The design structure with reflective sheets is a barrier consisting of 3-layers: plates, gaskets and a thin plate. The effect of the use of "reflecting" sheets can reach 40% in comparison with the monolithic armor of the same mass. In addition, the tank also applies a complex of built-in dynamic protection "Contact-5". That type of DZ works both against cumulative tools (COP) and against armor-piercing subcalacer shells (BPS). The complex provides a powerful side impulse that allows you to destabilize or destroy the BPS core before going to interaction with the main booking.

At the T-90, a complex of optical-electronic opposition to TCH-1-7 "Curtor-1" was first installed. "Curtor-1" is designed to protect the tank from damage to controlled weapons with command semi-automatic guidance systems of type "TOW", "HOT", "MILAN", "DRAGON", laser heads of homing type "MAVERICK", "Hellfire", "Copper- Head ", as well as artillery systems with laser rangefinders.

Vulnerable zones

M1 "Abrams"

Immainably large gap between the booking of the hull and the tower. The clearance is so great that it is possible to get under the tower of "Abrams" and at a high distance, for this you can aim in the upper front sheet located under a very large angle - if a ricochet occurs, then it is necessary for the tower. In this case, neither a high booking of the frontal detail of the hull, no thick armor of the tower will help. Weak boards in the area of \u200b\u200bthe motor-transmission and combat department makes the tank vulnerable to small-caliber artillery fire, for example, the distance of the confident lesion when using Kerner's projectile, at an angle of 38 to 90 degrees, will be up to 2000 meters (500 m for BT projectile).

Vulnerable areas in the T-90 reservation are areas on both sides of the guns, not covered with built-in dynamic protection and not having a special processing (at the place of installation of a paired machine gun). The weakened area also exists on the top front part of the case in the area of \u200b\u200bthe driver's viewing device. This is a constructive feature of all domestic tanks, starting with T-64.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Shot 3BM-19 with a shell of 3BM-44M "Lead"

A shot with Bops "Lead", equipped with a new scheme of reference, passed a difficult way to work out and eliminating some drawbacks, but it is characteristic of any high-tech ammunition. Minimum guaranteed armored airproof 300 mm / 60o on a range of 2 km. Medium armoredness over 330 mm / 60 o. The development of new shots with the BOPS did not stop even in conditions of insufficient financing of the 90s and continues now. However, it is impossible to declare that in this area it is impossible, the main reason for this insufficient financing of new developments and mass production of already ready-made ammunition.

The photo tank T-90 is striking the target located at a distance of 4,000 m controlled rocket complex "Reflex"

Placement of the modules of the WVS (option) on the tower and VED Tank Cases and the Scheme
replacement of elements in the DZ block

The placement of the modules of the WPS (option) on the tower and Ved of the hull of the tank and the diagram of the replacement of elements in the DZ unit. As can be seen from the scheme, a modern way is not just an explosive plate placed in a steel case.

EDKV - electronic remote contact fuse. (Photo Rosoboronexport)

For T-80 A tank, the T-90C is received by the "Anet" system, containing a rangefinder, ballistic calculator and an automatic fuse installer (with an inductive input of the time setting into a fuse on the charging path immediately before feeding the shell in the trunk). Research Institute "Search" Developed Electronic Fixes 3BM17 (for Shrapnel and Expressive Punching Shells) and 3BM18 (for fragant-burglar shells) with 52 mm spectacle.

Rocket and cannon T-90C tank was adopted in 1993. Rocket-cannon tanks T-90 - a new generation of Russian tanks, which includes original design developments and the best layout and design solutions of T-72 and T-80 tanks. Tank T-90C was created on the basis of a thorough study and understanding of tactics and strategies for the use of tanks in real conditions of modern battle, taking into account the long-term experience of the military operation of T-72 tanks in various countries of the world, as well as the results of many years of intensive tests in the toughest conditions. Tank T-90C retains the feature of the domestic tank building - the classic layout scheme at which the main weapon is placed in the rotating tower, the power plant and the transmission - in the feed part of the case, and the crew - separately: the tank commander and a gunner in the combat department, the driver - in Department of Management. Almost every node or tank system T-90C has a new quality.

The automated fire management complex is intended for maintaining an effective aiming shooting on large ranges of the ARTSnaris and a handling of a tank gun from the go and from the place of moving and stationary targets by the route and commander, afternoon and at night, as well as from a paired machine gun. Provides an increase in the range of efficient shooting and an increase in the range of visions at night, including at the expense of the installation in the tank of television sight. A set of managed armament with a laser-radial control channel allows the shooting of a controlled rocket through the trunk of guns from the place and from the station on fixed and moving targets on the range from 100 to 5000 m. The optical-electronic suppression complex ensures the protection of the tank from the lesion by anti-tank controlled shells with semi-automatic Feedback guidance systems on the trace. The automatic circular review system, the detection and protection of the tank from anti-tank shells with semi-automatic laser headbands provides the creation of interference with the controls of anti-tank agents with laser rangefinders and target designors. The closed anti-aircraft installation allows the commander to conduct a targeted shooting using the remote control drives by air, and in the stable mode - by land targets, remaining under reliable protection of the armor. Built-in dynamic protection is effective against armor-piercing pyline and cumulative shells. The combination of built-in dynamic protection and multilayer armor gives the tank additional survival opportunities in extreme combat conditions.

The main weapons of T-90C is a smooth-bore cannon of a 125 mm high accuracy and high ballistic. The use of the charging automaton made it possible to achieve high rapidity (up to 7-8 shots per minute), which is favorably distinguished by the T-90C tank from most overseas tanks. The possibilities of a tank gun to combat terrestrial armored and low-tech air targets are expanded by applying a controlled armament complex, which allows you to destroy any modern tank before it approaches the distance of an effective shooting from its gun.

A diesel engine is traditionally installed on the tank, the main advantage of which compared to the gas turbine engine, especially in the conditions of hot climate and sandy soils, are:

A slight drop in power at high ambient temperatures;
- high reliability in conditions of severe dusting;
- Little 1.8-2 times fuel consumption.

The main tank T-90C can overcome the bottom of the water obstacles to a depth of up to 5 m with non-stop performing combat missions after overcoming the water barrier. Machine has built-in equipment for self-pumping, a device for hiding mine trawls and can be transported by all types of transport.

Tactical and technical characteristics
Combat weight, t 46.5
Crew 3.
Multi-fuel diesel engine
liquid cooling
power, kW (hp) 735 (1000)
specific power, kW (hp) / t 15,8 (21,5)
Armament:

gun 125-mm smooth-bore 2a46m,
charging automatic
rapidity, squandering / min. Up to 8.
shot of an armor-piercing podcalibe, cumulative,
fragantive-fuke, managed rocket
machine gun, paired with gun 7,62 mm PKTM
anti-aircraft weapon 12.7 mm machine gun "Cord"
Amusement, Piece:
shots for a cannon
(including in the charging automatic) 43 (22)
cartridges 7,62 / 12.7 2000/300
Complex of the managed armament 9k119 "Reflex"
Maximum firing distance, M 5000
Fire Control System Day Sight Ralse Finder, Device
embedded control reconciliation sight
night sight of the naval
(electron-optical or thermal imaging)
Recognition of target target type "Tank", m to 3000 (thermal imaging channel)
Stabilizer two perception
Aimicious observation
commander complex:
recognition of the target target type "Tank", M:
at night 700-1200
day 4000-10000
Protection Combined Armor Built-in
dynamic protection, complex
active protection "Arena"
Smoke grenades start systems, OMP protection,
automatic PPO
Length with a flush forward, mm 9530
Height on the roof of the tower, mm 2230
Speed, km / h:
middle in a dry dirt road 40-45
maximum 60.
Highway reserve, km 550
Capacity of fuel tanks, l 1200 + 400
Overcome by Brod
(with preliminary preparation), m 1,2 (1.8)
Overcome water barrier with opt, m to 5
Means of communication:
VHF radio station R-163-50U
VHF receiver R-163-pack

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THE WHOLE TRUTH ABOUT THE RUSSIAN MAIN BATTLE TANK T-90

Under the Sunset of the USSR, Gabtu was decided that the Soviet Union's Soviet Martial Tank of the Soviet Union would definitely be the T-80W Birch tank - one of the most advanced Soviet tanks.

After the abolition of the USSR in Russia, there was a unique opportunity to make the T-80D tank of the Russian army. Moreover, the Kharkov tanks T-80DU were constantly in sight, consisting in the state of the court canhemirovskaya and Taman divisions.

But the Uralvagonzavod with the emerging situation was not going to put up, having done everything possible so that this did not happen, as a result, wrapped the track to its initiative T-90 tank.

The pretty outdated Nizhnya Tank Tank T-72 is the export deeply converted copy of the secret Soviet T-64 T-64, from seriously trimmed SUOs, booking and driving capabilities. T-90 continues further line to the development of the combat capacity of T-72 tank.

The T-90 Tank represents renamed Uralvagonzavod in marketing purposes on the ambulance hand T-72BU (T-72B improved sample 1991). T-90 slightly surpasses its hencerchalter - the Nizhny Tagil Tank T-72 and has similar combat capabilities comparable from the characteristics of the Soviet main combat tanks - T-64 and T-80.

The adoption of the T-90 to weapons was the biggest crime against the defense capability of the Russian state. In service with the Russian army, another tank was enrolled with characteristics comparable to T-64, T-72 and T-80 tanks.

Thus, with the collapse of the Soviet Union, a secret and until that was the most non-payment of Uralvagonzavod - after eliminating competitors, the Nizhny Tagil tank T-90 finally became the main combat tank of the Russian state, and the most weak Soviet tank CB in UBBTM became the leading armored vehicles in Russia. Everything turned upside down and on the head ...

According to the Nizhnnyagil philosophy of assigning new tanks of personal indexes, Ubtm has always tried to assign indexes to their developments necessarily ending with numbers 2 or 5 For example: T-5 5 , T-6 2 , T-7 2 , T-9 5 (Object 19. 5 ).

For a tank, the T-72B of an improved sample 1991 of the release, UBBTM, when assigning a new index, was not helped by its primordial tradition, thereby indirectly only confirming that the modernized T-72BU OBR. T-92." And ultimately, instead of the T-92 index, Ubtm stopped at the T-90 transition index, previously not peculiar to the Nizhny Pillars.

T-90 could remain purely Russian tank. Only due to the fact that the Ukrainian tank T-80UD Beris won the Pakistani tender, India was forced to take response steps in the rapid order and turned to Russia to buy Russian tanks. But since Russia by the end of the 90s fully lost the opportunity to produce the most advanced Russian tank T-80U, India did not have another choice of how to stop her gaze on the Nizhn Tagil tank with scanty combat capabilities. In this, India chose the Ural T-90 so as to level the overwhelming superiority of the Ukrainian T-80W Army Tanks over the most modern T-72M1 tanks at the same time.

An Indian Soldier Atop T-72 Ajeya Tank Waits During The Rehearsal for The Republic Day Parade in New Delhi On January 17, 2012. India Will Celebrate Its 63rd Republic Day On January 26 With a Large Military Parade. AFP Photo / Prakash Singh (Photo Credit SHOLD READ PRAKASH SINGH / AFP / GETTY IMAGES)

As the life of the Indian Army of the Russian T-90 T-90 army, the most Indian defense meetings have become the greatest Indian defense ministry.

The Russian T-90 tank adopted by India could not qualitatively strengthen the combat capabilities of the Indian army, becoming its main disappointment.

The lowest combat capabilities in the Indian army have tank and mechanized compounds armed with Russian T-90 tanks. Since the Russian T-90 tanks are subject to frequent breakdowns and failures - SUO, weapons and other key systems of the tank.

During the Indian army, exercises due to the malfunction of the tank fire management system ranked from 80 to 90 T-90 tanks. And it is only for the time of some exercises! And what then say, if suddenly there are fighting? If at the time of only some exercises, the Indian army could not script T-90 tanks for one full-fledged tank battalion!

The weekly comparative tests carried out by the Indian army in different climatic zones of India T-90 and Arjun tanks showed that the Indian Arjun Tank exceeds the Russian tank in all key combat parameters.

Tanks T-90C for its low combat and operational capabilities are not a gift in India called "night butterflies" and "rusty buckets". Nickname "Night Butterfly" Russian T-90 tanks from the Indian military received for the fact that these tanks are simply not possible to apply during the daytime, since the equipment of Tank SUO in the heat comes out often in order. And this defect of T-90 tanks, as neither tried and could not ultimately eliminate.

The nickname "rusty buckets" T-90 tanks received for the fact that they have long needed to write off on the metal for the subsequent cutting. Indian military experts thus pay attention that sending T-90 tanks on the metal, from them ultimately it would be possible to help at least some benefit for the economy and national economy of India.

Having done such a serious mistake in the past, now the military leadership of India is forced to break his head over a complex difficult dilemma: how to further go with T-90 tanks already in sufficient quantity of the Indian army adopted?

Consider possible options. First. Take the Indian Army and organize the modernization of T-90 tanks? This means that the Indian army for an indefinite time will be forced to translate the combat parts into the reserve of T-90 armed tanks, which means to seriously weaken the controversial border tankers on the border with Pakistan. Such an option even for such a large and economically powerful country as India is very difficult and unfavorable.

The following option is. Tanks T-90 completely remove with weapons and then send to the smelting? But even all Indian production opportunities will not be enough to inversely all connections armed with Russian T-90 tanks in return to the domestic Indian tanks Arjun MK.1.

Next Possible Option. Purchase completely other new tanks abroad? Start a tender? To do this, you need to spend a lot of time. And openly and honestly admit that the emergency purchase at the end of the 90s, Russian T-90 tanks turned out to be a stupid mistake - it means to put an irreparable impact on all the political power circles that then approved this increasing delicate step. No one in today, the current government of India, does not even want to take over, first, courage for such a decision, and secondly to be responsible. After all, as none, constantly under the closuit there are political ratings.

Next option. Close your eyes to the shortcomings of the purchased Russian tank and further in the same pace to continue to weaken the Indian tank troops, throwing many billion financial funds of the Indian state to the wind? That is, continue to continue in the same spirit to do Russia in the face of Uralvagonzavod bear a bear service? While in India every day from hunger and malnutrition die 3,000 Indian children and starves daily to 2 million Indian citizens daily?

Thus, the Indian military leadership of the day for a day constantly suffers in their doubts, over the problem tank T-90, looking for a faithful way to a single-warning acceptable denominator.

To date, the HVF plant in Avadi, India, stopped production under license T-90C Bhisma. New order from the Army of India did not flow for these tanks.

In addition to India, Russia itself is very disappointed in T-90 tanks. Today, the modern Russian army T-90A tanks simply do not need. The Russian army does not want to buy outdated and no one needed tanks T-90. The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation does not be desire to give mad money for the tank, not so much different in combat capabilities from the available T-72 tanks still of the Soviet issue. The Russian army is interested in modernizing the cheap construction T-72, than to buy new but over expensive T-90A tanks. Uralvagonzavod for the Ministry of Defense of Russia can not finally add the price of an unjustified expensive Tank T-90. The cost of T-90A is estimated at 71 million 915 thousand wooden Russian rubles.

Commander-in-Chief of the Ground Forces of Russia, Colonel-General Alexander Postnikov said that for the money that the Uralvagonzavod for the new T-90 Tank, it would be easier to buy three German leopards.

An adequate assessment of T-90A tanks gave Oleg Sienako, the CEO of Uralvagonzavod, Oleg Sienko, calling the products produced by its own enterprises, is not otherwise like "TRAVS UVZ" and at the same time very accurately and concisely noticed: "All this is tired of it: these insane kits, hoses ... already in Tank you will not come. You will go to the exhibition in a foreign tank, you sit, as if not in Mercedes, then in Volkswagen. In our climb - well, just the arteries stick out everywhere ... "

The Russian main combat tank T-90A is clearly inferior to the most advanced Western tanks - American M1A2 SEP V2 Abrams and German Leopard 2A6, lagging behind them for a whole generation.

Russian tankers to put it mildly do not respect the T-90 tank for the fact that it has worse characteristics than a flying gas turbine tank T-80U.

The suspension of the Russian main combat tank T-90A has an insufficient smoothness of the course due to large strain accelerations when driving on fine irregularities with a large resistance of hydraulic amortisors, sneakers of suspension (hard blows of the balance to focus on the housing), with a small resistance of the hydraulicians.

The consequence of this is, in addition to the insufficient level of crew comfort, restrictions on the conduct of shooting from the go when driving along large irregularities due to large housing oscillations.

The main disadvantages of Russian T-90 tanks are: low vitality due to poor overlap with dynamic protection elements; Outdated fire management system; The location of tanks with flammable and ammunition in one volume with the crew; Outdated non-automatic transmission, designed for still for T-72 tank, operating at its limit of its capabilities; The presence of levers instead of the steering wheel, making the management of a tank uncomfortable; Low speed with reversal, just 4.8 km / h.

The T-72 and T-90 Motor Tanks applied on the Nizhnaya Tanks - the transmission office - archaic and its roots is like from the old Soviet tank T-54.

The T-90 tank does not have an automated gearbox at a time when it has long been an ordinary norm for its foreign analogues.

The Ural diesel engines of the series at the T-90 tanks at temperatures above + 34 degrees for Celsius are rapidly losing up to 30% of its power. Most of the engine power of the T-90 tank is spent on the cooling system, gearbox and energy-intensive suspension.

The Russian most modern T-90 tank does not have the possibility of fast engine shift. To change the engine on the T-90 tank, it takes from one to two days of time. Changing the engine in tanks - the German Leoparda 2A6 and the Ukrainian T-84 BM stronghold takes no more than 2 hours. The difference is of course on the face.

T-90 tank with an in-84 ms engine along the driving capabilities worse than tank T-72B arr. 89. In the T-90 first episodes, an 840 hp engine is installed with an 840 hp. And on the T-72B of the 1989 sample costs the engine with a total capacity also 840 hp But what lies the main secret? For the fact that in the T-72 tank, it also increased the T-90 with its upgrades (renaming), due to the gearbox, only 600 hp is served, and in addition of T-72B arr. 89 comes to the gearbox 640-645 hp According to this, the safety qualities of the T-72B arr. 89. A little better than in the later tank T-90 arr. 1992.

T-90A Sample 2004 with an in-92 engine with a capacity of 1000 hp According to the running qualities, at the level of T-72B arr. 89, since the T-90A tank gearbox hits 720-730 hp Thus, the Uralvagonzavod in terms of driving capabilities succeeded only in the next 14 years caught up with T-72B arr. 89g. What about what new tank with the name T-90, can we talk about? We only were convinced of one given example that the compassion tank T-90 is not a new tank. Approval "T-90 - a new tank" is just a bitten advertising profanation ... and empty brain pumping from the developer T-90 tank.

The real power of the engine in-84 ms T-90 tank at temperatures above + 50 degrees for Celsius in the shade drops from 840 hp Up to 420 - 450 hp In this case, it is impossible to squeeze above the fifth gear due to the lack of engine power.

The bad mobility of T-90 tank affects what the fan cooling tank has a fan cooling system with a guitar actuator. Algerians by purchasing Russian T-90 Tanks from engines B-92C2 during the operation of these tanks faced serious problems. In Algeria, EN-92S2 engines from the strength were barely gained guaranteed by the manufacturer of the manufacturer of 300 hours. According to this, Algerians were forced to suspend the reception of T-90s tanks before eliminating the Russian side of the flaws on the cooling system.

Not everything is simple and with electronics in the T-90 tank. On the main combat tank T-90A, there is also no on-board system (Bius), which informs the situation on the battlefield and showing the location of other armored vehicles of its unit. And the first-observational complex of the PNK-4C T-90 commander is not at all answering any modern requirements.

Russia manufactured for India T-90C is provided with respect to modern French thermal inspections and a number of imported electronic components. Russia does not have the ability to produce modern tank electronics and is forced to buy it mainly in France, or Belarus.

Compared from the most modern Western tanks, the Russian T-90 tank has a relatively small angle of declining and exaltation of the gun.
The Russian tank industry in recent years has partially lost the technologies for the manufacture of high-quality cannon. The resource of the most modern Russian tank guns 2A46M5 does not exceed 450 shots, which is more than twice as lower than in German, French and American tank guns. And if you shoot a managed rocket, the resource of the Russian tank gun 2A46M5 installed on the T-90A tank drops only 50 shots! Tank gun 2A46M5 T-90A tank has a low ballistic and poor wear-resistance of the trunk channel.

Application in the Arsenal T-90A of the ancient Soviet shells significantly reduces its fireproof. In the T-90 Tank Charging Machine, it is impossible to use relative to new Russian armor-pierced Operate subcalatery shells of ZBM60 lead-2 from an enlarged length of the core. Due to the fact that they simply do not fit into the size of the Nizhnya-Machine Emergency Charging used on the T-90A, which is inherited completely unchanged from the Ural T-72 tank.

In the "modern" Russian tank T-90A, there is still no crew protection from the explosion of the wip. If the shell breaks through the tower or board of the T-90 case, then from the detonation of the ammunition located in the machine charging of the tank, the entire crew dies. The crew in the combat separation of T-90 tank, is located immediately over the armored house under which there is a smoke-out of the charging machine with projectiles and their powder charges.

The T-90A tank supplied by the Russian army has a weakened zone "hole" in the VLD tower not blocked by the built-in dynamic protection of contact-V.

The problem of insufficient overlapping elements of the dynamic protection of the Tower of Tower by the Nizhnyagilsky constructors was able to solve on export T-90C, where there are no spotlights of the formulation of optical-electronic interference. The Russian ground troops receive a tank with removal elements of dynamic protection, the place of which occupied the electronic components of the curtains.

A few years ago, in Germany, the modern German RPG Panzerfaust-3 was tested on dynamic protection - Russian contact 5 and Polish Erawa-2 (which is inferior to ERAWA-3). Ultimately, the Polish dynamic protection ERAWA-2 won comparative tests.

After some time, only in Poland, the same comparative tests with two dynamic protection were carried out. And the results again showed that the Polish dynamic protection ERAWA-2 is better holding the shots of the German RPG Panzerfaust-3 than its Russian fellow.

According to the assessments of Steel, the tank tower T-90A with the dynamic protection of "Contact V", it is easily punched by the modern American armor-piercing Operate Podkalibernal shell M829A3 at a distance of up to 1 kilometer.

Modern dynamic protection in Russia has not yet been developed.

Relatively new development of the Research Institute was the dynamic protection of relics with difficulty coping with modern armor-pierced flipper shells.

Foreign BOPS DM43, DM53 (Germany), M829A3 (USA) are capable of overcome by oil to overcome the most modern Russian dynamic protection "Relic" (established on the tank demonstrator T-90MS Tagil) without initiating its detonation.

The high armoredness of foreign 120-mm BOPS will allow advanced Western and Chinese tanks to easily destroy Russian T-90A tanks. At the same time, the probability of lesion of T-90A tank, the American projectile M829A3 when shelling windows on the range of 2 km will be 0.8-0.9.

Today, the classic layout of the most modern Russian tank T-90A not only practically exhausted the possibility of a radical increase in the parameters of its invulnerability, but also led to the crisis of the design thoughts of Uralvagozavod in terms of improving the protection of the armor of these tanks on the part of the upper hemisphere.

The thickness of the armor the roof of the T-90A tank does not exceed 40 mm and it places hinged dynamic protection (DZ). Thanks to which the T-90A tanks can easily face NATO anti-tank shells, Ptthi and mines, which, when they approach the tank, attack it from the upper hemisphere.

For the bottom of the Russian main combat tank T-90A, the characteristic thickness of the armor is only 20-30 mm. What gives the enemy a light opportunity to strive T-90 tank using onboard magnetic mines.

The crew location T-90 tank is not ergonomic and very not comfortable. As a consequence, such a limited space leads to stiffness, quickly fatigue crew that in a negative side affects its combat and emotional capabilities.

In the future, the T-90 tank is not possible to carry out serious upgrades, due to its cramped and very dense layout.

Tank T-90 as well as T-72 Tank has long exhausted all its capabilities for further modernization. For example, the most secret Soviet tank T-64 at the moment time is much more easier to upgrade more than the Nizhny-Magilic tanks of the T-72 and T-90 line (T-72BU).

Time all once again has proven well and showed that the caterpillars used for the first time used on the T-64 Soviet tank subsequently from constructive improvements were applied on the T-80 tank. At the beginning of the 2000s, the Nizhnya Magilic designers realized their misconception, also began to smoothly transfer their tanks T-72 and T-90 (T-72BU).

In the Russian tanks of the T-90 and T-72 series, it is not possible to overcome water obstacles with a width of more than 1 kilometer, since the engine stops during these tanks with long-term overcoming the water barrier and the tanks remain fixed, that is, drown together with crews.

The fan cooling system of T-72 and T-90 tank tanks has limits for water time. To remove this restriction, you need to place radiators in a separate compartment from the engine, which when moving under water should be overtaken by intricate water and the fan drive must be turned off, which is not on the tanks of the T-72/90 series.

On the Ukrainian tanks of the T-64 BM Bulat and the T-80D birch, there is no such problem. Tanks T-64 BM Bulat and T-80Wood can overcome water obstacles (rivers) with an unlimited width, because their radiators for underwater driving without problems are washed with intricate water. When washing with wicked water from radiators of Ukrainian tanks BM Bulat and the T-80D, it is carried out very intense heat, due to the engines and do not overheat. According to this, there are no restrictions on the duration of work during underwater rivers with a width of more than one kilometer.

Very eloquent is the fact of the competitive attractiveness of T-90 tank, when Iran has appealed to the Russian Federation from 2004 to 2008 to buy the most modern Russian T-80 tank. But Russia simply could not conclude a transaction favorable for both parties, because he lost the full cycle of gas turbine tanks by this time. In return for T-80u Tanks, Russia has not once been offered Iran to purchase the Nizhnigali tank T-90, but Iran perfectly is aware of their real combat characteristics, each time he refused such happiness. And this is at the time when in front of Iran, an acute on the agenda was the issue of updating a fairly outdated Tank Park of the Iranian Army!

None in any respect country of the world Tank T-90 is not adopted.

For all his time, except India and Russia, the T-90 tank for exports was supplied only to authoritarian countries from the poor democratic climate - Algeria, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan.

These countries buying, Tank T-90, pay attention to its weak fighting characteristics, only in the latter. For such countries, the battleship tank is not the most important thing. The main thing so that the tank was new, it was possible to roll it out once a year at the parade in honor of the anniversary to glorify the achievements of the country's leader.

Russian T-90 tanks also buy in order to have a very effective tool for overclocking peaceful demonstrations of dissent, requiring air, democratic change. In order for the tanks themselves to intimidate the population, holding it in the submissive fear.

Tank T-90 has become a kind of instrument of guarantees and crystallization of the power of anti-people regimes for many years ahead. For the authoritarian regimes of the T-90 on account of gold and diamonds, it became a beneficial investment of capital, leaving decades in a simple people.

For example, such countries from a high level of compliance with democracy and democratic freedoms, as: USA, Germany, France and Great Britain never allow the supply of such heavy destabilizing weapons as tanks in countries that are trapped by the principles of democracy and human freedoms. As already seen only on this example, the Russian Federation from the T-90 tank in this list is not. After all, money does not smell ...

So Uralvagonzavod managed to put tanks T-90s to Algeria, only due to the fact that Russia wrote down Algeria half of state debts. In the event of not debt write-off, Algeria in the direction of T-90 tank would not even look.

The set of poor characteristics of the T-90 was not invited to the greatest worldwide tank tenders of modern times, conducted in Sweden, Greece and Turkey.

In Malaysia, T-90 lost to the Polish tank RT-91 TWARDY. During tests, the T-90 managed to get stuck in the jungle of Malaysia.

In Peru and Morocco, T-90 lost not to the modern requirements of the Chinese export tank MBT-2000 with even more meant characteristics than in the Russian tank!

The stagnation of technical level T-90 while simultaneously increasing its value led to the fact that the Chinese MBT-2000 managed to bypass the T-90s in the Moroccan tender for the supply of major combat tanks. According to the results of the tender, the Ministry of Defense Morocco purchased 150 MBT-2000 / VT1A tanks from China.

In Saudi Arabia, the Russian main combat tank T-90 gave way to the modern German tank Leopard 2A6.

In Thailand, T-90 in all characteristics lost to the newest Ukrainian tank BM Toplot.

Therefore, it is not surprising that the Nizhny-Tank Tank T-90 due to its high cost and outdated design, poorly reproed modernization is not in great demand in the global weapons market.

In the near future, the large marketing hopes of NGOs Uralvagonzavod binds to the following version of the modernization of T-90A tank, T-90 MS Tagil, first presented in the fall at the REA 2011 defense exhibition held in Nizhny Tagil, Russia.

Tank Demaster T-90MS Tagil - is a running demonstrator of the latest developments and advanced achievements in the armored sphere of the NGO of Uralvagonzavod and the Belarusian enterprise Belayard, assembled by the handicraft, is made in a single copy, no state tests have passed and cannot be adopted by the Russian army.

Despite the fact that the total combat potential of the T-90MS Tagil tank tank in comparison with the Serial T-90A tank, although even slightly increased, but even such an increase in his hostilities cannot fully satisfy the requirements of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.

Unless to take into account that in recent years, the program of developing a promising tank-long-term T-95 (Object 195) was discontinued due to the possibility of Uralvagon's NGOs to bring an experienced tank to mind, as well as incessant endless adjustments of the raw tank-demonstrator T-90SS Tagil to an optimal state, - testify only that Russia has lost the former status of the Great Tank-Building Power and today it does not have the opportunity to independently develop and serially produce competitive, in demand in both the internal and the foreign weapons market, modern tanks.

In order for Russia in order for Russia in the future, at least half to revive his lost armored potential, - only one remains - you need to buy the most modern armored vehicles as soon as possible and in parallel in your defense enterprises to try and learn from license to reproduce it. The sooner it happens the better it will be for the Russian army and Russia as a whole.