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| Russian military gets upgraded T-80 tanks |
| 2019-12-13 |
| [ALMASDARNEWS] Omsktransmash (part of Uralvagonzavod defense manufacturer within the state hi-tech corporation Rostec) has completed the delivery of upgraded T-80BVM tanks to Russian troops, the Rostec press office reported on Thursday. “The upgrade allows enhancing the vehicle’s basic combat properties: its firepower, defense capability, mobility and crew’s control. The tanks are successfully undergoing all the trials: the gas turbine engine does not fail even in the most severe frost. It is not without reason that the T-80BVM has been dubbed ‘Arctic’ for its unique properties and the vehicle’s easy operation in low temperatures,” the press office quoted Omsktransmash CEO Igor Lobov as saying. Before its delivery to the troops, each combat vehicle underwent a factory check of all its systems and the required trials at a testing range and its acceptance by the customer, Rostec noted. At the first stage of the trials, the combat vehicle test-fires all its weapons. After that, it enters running tests on a track across rough terrain where steep slopes 3-7 meters high interchange with unpaved roads and rugged sections with a large number of turns, it said. After that, Defense Ministry representatives accept combat vehicles. In the assembly workshop, specialists check the combat vehicle’s fire control system and loading mechanism, carry out necessary technical work and coating and supply it with spare parts, tools and other accessories, the Rostec press office informed. Russia’s Northern Fleet reported in November that a tank battalion of its separate motorized infantry brigade had received a batch of 26 T-80BVM tanks. The T-80BVM is an upgraded version of the T-80BM tank. It features an improved 125mm cannon and an enhanced 1,250 hp gas turbine engine. A multi-channel gunner sight, a mechanic-driver’s vision device and an armament stabilizer are also mounted on the upgraded tank. The combat vehicle is reinforced with slat armor and a modular active protection system. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #5 ...And I'm sure those everything-and-a-bag-of-chips T-14 Armatas will be in service any time now, you betcha. Mike |
| Posted by: Mike Kozlowski 2019-12-13 05:15 |
| #4 |
| Posted by: g(r)omgoru 2019-12-13 03:28 |
| #3 The biggest problem for the Russian Military has been design standards operational procedures set by politicians.(Of course we have that problem in the US but to a lesser extent). The Russians designed their tanks to be overhauled and a depot level. For an example, if you wanted to do a major repair on the engine you had to pull the turret off at a traveling depot. They had some good engineers and techs, but they had trouble keeping them after the collapse of the economy. |
| Posted by: Gomez Flugum6633 2019-12-13 01:27 |
| #2 So, did they ever fix the problem where the autoloader tries to rip off the gunners arm? I know they SAID they did but we're talking russians here. |
| Posted by: Silentbrick 2019-12-13 01:04 |
| #1 Talk about polishing a turd... But for 3rd world countries fighting against other ex-Soviet gear, it is a good choice. |
| Posted by: DarthVader 2019-12-13 00:16 |