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.

The T-90 is a Russian third-generation main battle tank that is essentially a modernisation of the T-72 B, incorporating many features of the T-80 U (it was originally to be called the T-72BU, later renamed to T-90). It is currently the most modern tank in service with the Russian Ground Forces and Naval Infantry.

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.

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.

Oct 9, 2024 · When using jet fuel, in this case TS-1, the maximum torque delivered by the V-84MS engine was only 900 Nm at 1,300 rpm. Therefore, the tank accelerated very slowly and could not climb steep slopes or overcome most natural obstacles.

Aug 7, 2024 · Note: First prototype T-90 Calima built in a joint effort between Lancair, CIAC and the Colombian Air Force. This will be the new trainer for the FAC, replacing T-34 and then T-41. The airplane is 100% built in Colombia and is based on Lancair's...

May 19, 2022 · Russian T-90 main battle tanks roll through the Moscow Red Square in the annual Victory Day parade on May 9, 2008. Nuclear missiles and tanks paraded Friday across Red Square for the first time since the Soviet era but new President Dmitry Medvedev warned other nations against "irresponsible ambitions" that he said could start wars.

After the turmoil of the end of the USSR and the creation of the Russian Federation, and the reconstruction of the army, the T-90 just had to probe into this wealth of experience, engineering, industrial capabilities, and proud legacy.

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.

Compared to its contemporaries, the T-90 is one of the most protected tanks in the world and one of the most heavily armed combat systems. Like other Soviet-era tanks, the T-90 uses an integrated autoloader, three crew members and a low profile design.