The original T-72 MBT became an iconic armored vehicle of the Soviet Union and its allies during the Cold War period with over 25,000 units produced. It was only natural to evolve this design, while incorporating key features of the subsequent T-80 MBT, to produce an all-new, modern fighting machine in the T-90. The 51-ton T-90 design sports a proven and powerful 125mm smoothbore main gun, steal-composite-reactive armor, and can reach road speeds nearing 40 miles-per-hour. Over 3,200 units have been built to date and the type stands as the primary MBT of Russian ground forces.
3 CREW
Speed
37 MPH
Range
342 MILES
Mission Roles
FRONTLINE
TANK-VS-TANK
ANTI-AIRCRAFT
ENGINEERING
TRAINING
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(List includes former, current, and potential operating nations)
T-90MS: 1 x V-92S2F 12-cylinder diesel-fueled engine developing between 840 horsepower and 1,130 horsepower to a conventional track-and-wheel arrangement.
(Assuming optimal operating conditions)
Road Speed 37 mph | 60 kph | 32 kts
Range 342 miles | 550 km | 297 nm
(Showcased performance statistics pertain to the T-90MS production model)
Length 31.59 feet (9.63 meters)
Width 12.40 feet (3.78 meters)
Height 7.28 feet (2.22 meters)
(Showcased measurements pertain to the T-90MS production model)
Standard 105,998 lb
(48,080 kg; 53.0 tons)
(Showcased weights pertain to the T-90MS production model)
STANDARD:
1 x 125mm 2A82-1M smoothbore main gun fitted to the frontal face of the turret.
1 x 7.62mm PKMT machine gun is installed co-axially in the turret face as an anti-infantry/suppression measure.
8 x Smoke Grenade Dischargers are featured on the side turret face. These are used to help shield the vehicle as needed.
OPTIONAL:
1 x 12.7mm Kord Heavy Machine Gun (HMG) on turret roof at commander's batch; used to counter lightly-armed targets and low-flying threats (such as helicopters).
AMMUNITION:
43 x 125mm projectiles.
500 x 12.7mm ammunition.
1,000 x 7.62mm ammunition.
8 x Smoke grenades.
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T-90 - Base Series Designation; initial production variant of 1992-1993.
T-90K - Command Tank variant based in the T-90 model; fielded with expended communications / navigational suite.
T-90A - Improved variant; model of 2004; welded turret assembly; powered by V-92S2 series diesel engine.
T-90AK- Command Tank variant based in the T-90A model.
T-90AM - Modernized T-90A; revised turret structure; new 1,130 horsepower diesel engine, digital Fire Control System (FCS), automatic loader component; revised main gun (2A45M-5); Explosive Reactive Armor (ERA) blocks (Relikt type); UDP T05BV-1 remotely-controlled 12.7mm gun station over roof; improved navigation.
T-90M - Modernized T-90A variant; model of 2018; 2A82-1M main gun; updated FCS; improved ERA protection; improved networking with newer T-14 MBT.
T-90S - Export variant; 1,000 horsepower diesel engine; Shtora-1 passive/reactive protection system; cast and welded turrets in various production lots.
T-90SK - Command Tank variant of the T-90S export platform.
T-90S 'Bhishma' - Local Indian Army modified T-90S effort.
T-90MS/T-90SM - Modernized T-90S; 1,130 horsepower diesel engine; updated gun equipment with upgraded thermal imager; remotely-operated turret machine gun system; improved navigation and communications; enhanced ERA protection; improved networking and situational awareness.
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