The Ministry of Defense received a new batch of modernized T-90M tanks “Breakthrough”. It is reported by the press service of the military department.
according to the report, the whole batch of T-90M tanks has already arrived at the troops. At the same time, the Ministry of Defense does not report the number of vehicles received and in which parts they were delivered..
A batch of T-90M tanks has arrived in the troops “Breakthrough”, equipped with a 125-mm smooth-bore gun-launcher. This system, used with a complex of guided weapons, capable of using all existing tank ammunition of a given caliber. Combined arms and tank formations continue to receive upgraded T-72B3 tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, as well as armored personnel carriers BTR-82A and BTR-82AM
– It said in a statement.
Besides, a batch of T-72B3M and T-80BVM tanks entered the Kazan Higher Tank Command School, where future tank officers are trained.
T-90M was developed within the framework of development work “Breakthrough 3” and is deep modernization of T-90 with increased performance combat and.
In the course of modernization of T-90M set a new tower unit with a 125mm gun and accuracy increased survivability. On the tower mounted remotely controlled machine gun mount 12.7 mm caliber. In addition, the new tank is equipped with a highly automated digital fire control system, which provides search, recognition, and tracking of goals defeat.
