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Tank Reference: Eastern Bloc
This article is a part of Arma 3 Asset Guides.
Eastern Bloc
Modern Era
T-14
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Primary Armament(s) | 125mm smoothbore 2A82-1M gun |
| Secondary Armament(s) | 12.7mm Kord machine gun, 7.62mm PKTM machine gun |
| Armor | Malachit ERA (Explosive Reactive Armor), composite armor, and modular armor |
| Countermeasures | Afganit active protection system, smoke grenade launchers, laser warning system |
| Special Features | Unmanned turret, integrated command and control systems |
| Application | Next-generation MBT designed for modern conflict scenarios; significant electronic warfare, automation, and protection capabilities. |
T-72B3 (obr. 2012g.)
| Description | Modernization of the T-72B, introduced in 2012. |
|---|---|
| Primary Armament(s) | 125mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun |
| Secondary Armament(s) | 12.7mm NSV machine gun, 7.62mm PKT machine gun |
| Armor | Composite armor, Relikt ERA |
| Countermeasures | Smoke grenade launchers |
| Special Features | Modern fire control system, improved engine, and overall systems upgrade. |
| Application | Extensively modernized version to extend the operational life and capabilities of the T-72 series in modern conflicts. |
T-72B3 (obr. 2016g.)
| Description | Further modernization of the T-72B3, introduced in 2016. |
|---|---|
| Primary Armament(s) | 125mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun |
| Secondary Armament(s) | 12.7mm NSV machine gun, 7.62mm PKT machine gun |
| Armor | Composite armor, Relikt ERA |
| Countermeasures | Smoke grenade launchers |
| Special Features | Improved sights, fire control systems, and additional combat enhancements. |
| Application | A more refined version of the T-72B3 with advanced systems to meet contemporary combat requirements. |
T-90SA (obr. 2016g.)
| Description | Updated export version of the T-90 from 2016. |
|---|---|
| Primary Armament(s) | 125mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun |
| Secondary Armament(s) | 12.7mm NSV machine gun, 7.62mm PKT machine gun |
| Armor | Composite armor, Relikt ERA |
| Countermeasures | Smoke grenade launchers, Shtora-1 defensive aid suite |
| Special Features | Enhanced systems tailored to modern export market needs. |
| Application | Modern export variant to meet the requirements of international clients. |
T-90SM (obyekt 188SM)
| Description | Highly advanced version of the T-90. |
|---|---|
| Primary Armament(s) | 125mm 2A82-1M smoothbore gun |
| Secondary Armament(s) | 12.7mm Kord machine gun, 7.62mm PKTM machine gun |
| Armor | Composite armor, Relikt ERA |
| Countermeasures | Smoke grenade launchers, Shtora-1 defensive aid suite |
| Special Features | Modern fire control, enhanced protection, and mobility systems. |
| Application | Further evolution of the T-90 series with cutting-edge technology and systems. |
Post Cold War
2S25 Sprut-SD
| Description | Amphibious light tank or self-propelled anti-tank gun developed by Russia. |
|---|---|
| Primary Armament(s) | 125mm 2A75 smoothbore gun |
| Secondary Armament(s) | 7.62mm PKT machine gun |
| Armor | Aluminum alloy armor with optional add-on armor kits |
| Countermeasures | Smoke grenade launchers |
| Special Features | Amphibious capability, airborne deployable, modern fire control system |
| Application | Designed for airborne and naval infantry units, capable of engaging tanks, armored vehicles, and fortifications. |
T-80UE-1
| Description | Modernized version of the T-80U. |
|---|---|
| Primary Armament(s) | 125mm 2A46M-1 smoothbore gun |
| Secondary Armament(s) | 12.7mm NSV machine gun, 7.62mm PKT machine gun |
| Armor | Composite armor, Kontakt-5 ERA |
| Countermeasures | Smoke grenade launchers |
| Special Features | Fire Control System: Enhanced with modern fire control systems for improved targeting and engagement accuracy. |
| Application | Export variant designed for foreign military customers, with capabilities closely mirroring the T-80U. |
T-80UM
| Description | Modernized version of the T-80U. |
|---|---|
| Primary Armament(s) | 125mm 2A46M-1 smoothbore gun |
| Secondary Armament(s) | 12.7mm NSV machine gun, 7.62mm PKT machine gun |
| Armor | Composite armor, Kontakt-5 ERA |
| Countermeasures | Smoke grenade launchers |
| Special Features | Enhanced systems and protection over the base T-80U. |
| Application | Further improved T-80U model with contemporary systems and protection. |
T-90 (obr. 1992g.)
| Description | A major evolution of the T-72 series, introduced in 1992. |
|---|---|
| Primary Armament(s) | 125mm 2A46M smoothbore gun |
| Secondary Armament(s) | 12.7mm NSV machine gun, 7.62mm PKT machine gun |
| Armor: Composite armor, Kontakt-5 ERA | |
| Countermeasures | |
| Special Features | Modern fire control system, improved engine, and protection. |
| Application | Advanced MBT designed to incorporate modern features and technologies. |
T-90SA (obr. 2004g.)
| Description | Export version of the T-90 designed for specific client requirements. |
|---|---|
| Primary Armament(s) | 125mm 2A46M smoothbore gun |
| Secondary Armament(s) | 12.7mm NSV machine gun, 7.62mm PKT machine gun |
| Armor | Composite armor, Kontakt-5 ERA |
| Countermeasures | Smoke grenade launchers, Shtora-1 defensive aid suite |
| Special Features | Tailored to export market needs. |
| Application | Export MBT variant for foreign military sales with capabilities closely mirroring the base T-90. |
Cold War Era
T-72AV
| Description | An upgraded variant of the T-72A, introduced in the mid-1980s with additional armor enhancements. |
|---|---|
| Primary Armament(s) | 125mm 2A46 smoothbore gun |
| Secondary Armament(s) | 12.7mm NSV machine gun, 7.62mm PKT machine gun |
| Armor | Composite armor, Kontakt-1 ERA (Explosive Reactive Armor) |
| Countermeasures | Smoke grenade launchers |
| Special Features | Improved protection with the addition of Kontakt-1 ERA, enhanced fire control systems |
| Application | Designed to improve survivability against modern anti-tank weapons and enhance combat effectiveness. |
T-72B (obr. 1984g.)
| Description | Variant of the T-72 MBT introduced in 1984. |
|---|---|
| Primary Armament(s) | 125mm 2A46M smoothbore gun |
| Secondary Armament(s) | 12.7mm NSV machine gun, 7.62mm PKT machine gun |
| Armor | Composite armor, Kontakt-1 ERA |
| Countermeasures | Smoke grenade launchers |
| Special Features | Enhanced optics and fire control systems over earlier models |
| Application | General-purpose MBT with improved protection and capabilities over the base T-72 model. |
T-72B (obr. 1985g.)
| Description | Further improvement of the T-72B introduced in 1985. |
|---|---|
| Primary Armament(s) | 125mm 2A46M smoothbore gun |
| Secondary Armament(s) | 12.7mm NSV machine gun, 7.62mm PKT machine gun |
| Armor | Composite armor, Kontakt-1 ERA |
| Countermeasures | Smoke grenade launchers |
| Special Features | Enhanced armor configuration and internal systems |
| Application | Incremental upgrade of the T-72B, maintaining its role as a general-purpose MBT. |
T-72B (obr. 1989g.)
| Description | Upgrade of the T-72B from the late 1980s. |
|---|---|
| Primary Armament(s) | 125mm 2A46M smoothbore gun |
| Secondary Armament(s) | 12.7mm NSV machine gun, 7.62mm PKT machine gun |
| Armor | Composite armor, Kontakt-5 ERA |
| Countermeasures | Smoke grenade launchers |
| Special Features | Enhanced protection with the introduction of the more effective Kontakt-5 ERA. |
| Application | Improved protection against contemporary threats, maintaining its role as a general-purpose MBT. |
T-72B (often referred to as T-72BB)
| Description | An advanced variant of the T-72 series, introduced in 1985 with significant improvements in armor and firepower. |
|---|---|
| Primary Armament(s) | 125mm 2A46M smoothbore gun |
| Secondary Armament(s) | 12.7mm NSV machine gun, 7.62mm PKT machine gun |
| Armor | Composite armor, Kontakt-1 or Kontakt-5 ERA |
| Countermeasures | Smoke grenade launchers |
| Special Features | Improved fire control system, enhanced armor protection, capable of firing anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) through the main gun. |
| Application | Designed to counter modern threats with improved protection, firepower, and versatility in various combat scenarios. |
T-80
| Description | Soviet MBT, the world's first to feature a gas turbine engine. |
|---|---|
| Primary Armament(s) | 125mm 2A46 smoothbore gun |
| Secondary Armament(s) | 12.7mm NSV machine gun, 7.62mm PKT machine gun |
| Armor | Composite armor |
| Countermeasures | Smoke grenade launchers |
| Special Features | Gas turbine engine providing high power-to-weight ratio. |
| Application | A unique MBT with a gas turbine engine, offering fast speeds but higher fuel consumption. |
T-80A
| Description | An upgraded version of the T-80 with improved armor and armament. |
|---|---|
| Primary Armament(s) | 125mm 2A46-2 smoothbore gun |
| Secondary Armament(s) | 12.7mm NSV machine gun, 7.62mm PKT machine gun |
| Armor | Composite armor, Kontakt-1 ERA |
| Countermeasures | Smoke grenade launchers |
| Special Features | Improved fire control systems and overall combat enhancements. |
| Application | Enhanced capabilities over the base T-80 model, designed to tackle modern threats of its era. |
T-80B
| Description | Improvement over the T-80A with various upgrades. |
|---|---|
| Primary Armament(s) | 125mm 2A46-2 smoothbore gun |
| Secondary Armament(s) | 12.7mm NSV machine gun, 7.62mm PKT machine gun |
| Armor | Composite armor, Kontakt-1 ERA |
| Countermeasures | Smoke grenade launchers |
| Special Features | Improved engine, fire control system, and optics. |
| Application | Further refinement of the T-80 series to meet evolving combat requirements. |
T-80BK
| Description | Command variant of the T-80B. |
|---|---|
| Primary Armament(s) | 125mm 2A46-2 smoothbore gun |
| Secondary Armament(s) | 12.7mm NSV machine gun, 7.62mm PKT machine gun |
| Armor | Composite armor, Kontakt-1 ERA |
| Countermeasures | Smoke grenade launchers |
| Special Features | Additional communication and navigation equipment for command and control purposes. |
| Application | Command tank variant designed to lead armored formations in battle. |
T-80BV
| Description | T-80B variant with enhanced protection. |
|---|---|
| Primary Armament(s) | 125mm 2A46-2 smoothbore gun |
| Secondary Armament(s) | 12.7mm NSV machine gun, 7.62mm PKT machine gun |
| Armor | Composite armor, Kontakt-1 ERA |
| Countermeasures | Smoke grenade launchers |
| Special Features | Introduction of Kontakt-1 explosive reactive armor for increased protection. |
| Application | Enhanced protection to better handle contemporary threats in its operational era. |
T-80BVK
| Description | Command variant of the T-80BV. |
|---|---|
| Primary Armament(s) | 125mm 2A46-2 smoothbore gun |
| Secondary Armament(s) | 12.7mm NSV machine gun, 7.62mm PKT machine gun |
| Armor | Composite armor, Kontakt-1 ERA |
| Countermeasures | Smoke grenade launchers |
| Special Features | Enhanced communication and navigation equipment for command and control purposes. |
| Application | Command tank variant with improved protection, designed to lead armored formations. |
T-80U
| Description | A major upgrade of the T-80 series with advanced features. |
|---|---|
| Primary Armament(s) | 125mm 2A46M-1 smoothbore gun |
| Secondary Armament(s) | 12.7mm NSV machine gun, 7.62mm PKT machine gun |
| Armor: Composite armor, Kontakt-5 ERA | |
| Countermeasures | Smoke grenade launchers |
| Special Features | Modern fire control system, enhanced protection, improved mobility, and engine enhancements. |
| Application | Advanced MBT variant designed for modern warfare scenarios. |
T-80U (45M)
| Description | T-80U variant. |
|---|---|
| Primary Armament(s) | 125mm 2A46M-1 smoothbore gun |
| Secondary Armament(s) | 12.7mm NSV machine gun, 7.62mm PKT machine gun |
| Armor | Composite armor, Kontakt-5 ERA |
| Countermeasures | Smoke grenade launchers |
| Special Features | Enhanced fire control, optics, and other systems. |
| Application | Further refinement of the T-80U, bringing it up to par with modern MBT standards. |
T-80UK
| Description | Command version of the T-80U. |
|---|---|
| Primary Armament(s) | 125mm 2A46M-1 smoothbore gun |
| Secondary Armament(s) | 12.7mm NSV machine gun, 7.62mm PKT machine gun |
| Armor | Composite armor, Kontakt-5 ERA |
| Countermeasures | Smoke grenade launchers |
| Special Features | Advanced communication and navigation equipment. |
| Application | Command variant of the T-80U, designed to lead and coordinate armored formations in battle. |
Post-WWII
T-34-85M
| Description | An upgraded version of the T-34-85, introduced in the post-World War II period. |
|---|---|
| Primary Armament(s) | 85mm ZiS-S-53 gun |
| Secondary Armament(s) | 7.62mm DT machine gun |
| Armor | Enhanced steel armor compared to the original T-34-85 |
| Countermeasures | None |
| Special Features | Improved engine and transmission, upgraded gun sight and fire control system |
| Application | Modernized version to extend the service life of the T-34-85 for use in various roles including training and reserve units. |
T-55A
| Description | A variant of the T-55 main battle tank, introduced in 1963 with additional features and improvements. |
|---|---|
| Primary Armament(s) | 100mm D-10T2S rifled gun |
| Secondary Armament(s) | 7.62mm SGMT coaxial machine gun, 12.7mm DShK AA machine gun |
| Armor | Improved composite armor, NBC (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical) protection system |
| Countermeasures | Smoke grenade launchers |
| Special Features | Enhanced protection against radiation and chemical threats, improved night vision devices |
| Application | Widely used main battle tank, upgraded for better survivability and effectiveness in diverse combat scenarios. |
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