Photos of the latest version of the Algerian series of Russian-made T-90CA tanks appeared on the Web, According to the Russian newspaper.
A distinctive feature of these machines from previously supplied ones is the presence of a complex of optoelectronic suppression (KOEP) "Curtain-1". The equipment of this complex allows you to effectively disrupt the guidance of the most massive guided missiles and neutralize the operation of laser rangefinder sights.
High-tech Russian equipment demonstrated its capabilities on the T-90 and T-90A tanks during the fighting in Syria. According to Syrian sources, during offensive operations, Shtora covered not only her tank, but also others, cars following him, which were not equipped with such complexes.
As for the Algerian army, those in its arsenal today are about 360 tanks. For the first time KOEP "Shtora" was seen there in 2016 year. The complex was equipped with only a few cars. Now they are equipped with all new tanks.
According to recent reports, T-90CA transferred to Algeria in finished form, while as previously stated, that the North African country receives vehicle kits, which are then assembled by local specialists at tank repair plants. Most likely, Algerian engineers carried out the final installation of only individual systems.
At present, the basis of the striking power of the ground forces of Algeria is the T-90CA and the T-72M1 modernized with the help of Russia. maybe, that the modernization of the tank fleet will continue and Shtora will receive not only new vehicles, but also veterans.
