The T-90 is a third-generation Russian main battle tank developed from, and designed to replace the T-72. It uses a 125 mm 2A46 smoothbore main gun, the 1A45T fire-control system, an upgraded engine, and gunner's thermal sight.

Jan 5, 2025 · The T-90A is a Russian-made main battle tank and the successor of the standard T-90. T-90As entered service in 2005, replacing the aging T-72s and T-80s and forming the backbone of Russian ground forces.

Oct 9, 2024 · The T-90A was a version introduced in 2004 with a welded turret, a 1,000 hp V-92S2 engine, a plate for attaching the TBS-86 snowplow, a 2A46M-5 gun with a new autoloader with the ability to fire longer 740 mm 3BM59/60 APFSDS projectiles, as well as an improved Buran-M night sight.

The T-90A is the first variant of the T-90 main battle tank family. Intended to replace the T-72 main battle tank family as the new armoured spearhead, it features many improvements, such as a new 125 mm 2A46 tank gun, the 1A45T fire-control system, an u…

For better protection against anti-tank weapons, the T-90 main battle tank embodies passive and active protection features, classic armour and integrated explosive reactive armour ERA kits. The T-90 is fitted with three levels of protection systems.

Sep 23, 2024 · The Russian T-90 Tank’s primary weapon is the 2A46M 125mm smoothbore tank gun, a significantly enhanced version of the Sprut anti-tank gun. This same gun is also utilized by the T-80 series tanks. A key advantage of the 2A46M is that it can be replaced without dismantling the tank’s inner turret.

Nov 6, 2015 · Derived from the T-72, the GPO Uralvagonzavod T-90 main battle tank is the most modern tank in the army arsenal. The successor to T-72BM, the T-90 uses the gun and 1G46 gunner sights from T-80U, a new engine, and thermal sights. Protective measures include Kontakt-5 ERA, laser warning receivers, and the SHTORA infrared ATGM jamming system.

Its main armament is a 125mm 2A46M-2 smoothbore gun which can fire a variety of rounds as well as anti-tank missiles, a coaxial PKT 7.62mm machine gun, and a NSV 12.7mm machine gun for anti-aircraft purposes. The 125mm gun features an autoloader system with 22+20 rounds.

2A46M 125 mm smoothbore gun with 43 rounds (T-90) Engine: 950 hp (736 kW) for V-92S2 12-cyl. diesel engine: Speed: 60 km/h (37 mph) Crew: 3: Weight: 46 tonnes

Oct 16, 2020 · The 1999 T-90A or “Vladimir” was the first with fully welded turret entered service. The T-90A saw combat action in the 1999 Chechen invasion of Dagestan. According to official army reports, one T-90A survived seven RPG hits.