Unified fighting module "Burlak", the development of which began in the early 2000s, could significantly improve the performance of T-72 tanks, T-80 and T-90, writes Mordovia Herald.
When creating a module was taken into account experience, resulting in the development of the Facility 640 - the famous "Black Eagle".
According to the author, module was to get aft compartment, housing the automatic loader, designed to work with elongated piercing projectiles increased armor penetration.
To cover the protection provided for the installation of its active protection, flies intercepting munitions. The frontal part of the tower was supposed to cover the dynamic protection.
tank commander received at the disposal of panoramic sight, and gunner - sight with thermal imager. It implies installation 125 mm gun with improved characteristics. Heavy machine gun was in a special remotely controlled unit.
According to experts, installation "Boatmen" on T-72, T-80 and T-90 would significantly strengthened protection and firepower of these vehicles. Their capabilities have exceeded the characteristics of American "Abrams" and German "Leopard".
However, the development perspective of the crew compartment was discontinued about 10 years ago for financial reasons. As the number of military personnel, refusal to continue the work of the military department became an error. According to them,, tank with a new product could surpass the T-90M. At least, the best example could be selected based on the results of comparative tests.
