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====== Tank Reference: Eastern Bloc ======

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This article is a part of [[:arma_3:asset_guides|Arma 3 Asset Guides]].

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===== Eastern Bloc =====

==== Modern Era ====

=== T-14 ===
^Description|State-of-the-art main battle tank (MBT) based on the "Armata" universal combat platform.
^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|Smoke grenade launchers, Shtora-1 defensive aid suite, laser warning system.
^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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