T-90A edit | #tank #fyp #russia #sovietunion | The T-90A 'Vladimir' is a 3rd-generation main battle tank (MBT) of the Russian Ground Forces. It represents a significant modernization of the original T-90 (which itself evolved from the T-72B) and entered official service around 2004–2005 to replace older T-72 and T-80 tanks. Key Modernizations & Technical Features: 1. Welded Turret • Unlike the original T-90, which used a rounded cast turret, the T-90A features an all-welded turret incorporating composite armor in a sharp-angled geometry, offering substantially higher kinetic cbdjdxıcal protection. 2 Armor & Defensive Systems • Eхpl○s|ve Reactive Armor (ERA): Fitted with 'Kontakt-5' ERA modules across the hull front and turret face, significantly reducing the penetration capabilities of APFSDS kinetic energy penetrators and Tandem HEAT • Active Protection System (APS): Features the 'Shtora-1' suite, identifiable by its two prominent infrared dazzlers on the turret front (often dubbed the 'Red Eyes'). It disrupts ATGMs and automatically deploys aerosol smoke grenædes when targeted by læser rangefinders. 3. Armament & Fırepø\/\/er • Main Cænnºn: 125mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun providing enhanced fing accuracy. It fiṛɛs standard APFSDS, HEAT-FS, and HE-FRAG munitions, as well as 9M119M Refleks (AT-11 Sniper) g##-launched ATGMs out to a range of 5 kilometers. • Thermal Sights: Equipped with the 'ESSA' thermal imaging system utilizing the Catherine-FC matrix (from Thales), allowing effective target acquisition and engagement under night-time or adverse weather conditions. • Autoloader: Utilizes an electromechanical carousel autoloader with 22 ready rounds (total vehicle stowage of 42–43 rounds), maintaining a 3-person crew requirement. 4. Mobility & Powertrain • Engine: Powered by the V-92S2 12-cylinder supercharged V12 diesel engine producing 1,000 hp (upgraded from the 840 hp V-84MS in early T-90 models). • Speed: Achieves a top road speed of approximately 60–65 km/h. 5. Technical Specifications Summary • Crew: 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver) • Combat Weight: ~46.5 – 48 tonnes • Main Armament: 125mm 2A46M-5 Smoothbore • Secondary Armament: 7.62mm PKMT coaxial machine gun, 12.7mm Kord anti-aircraft heavy machine g## • Armor & Protection: Composite Armor + Kontakt-5 ERA + Shtora-1 APS • Engine: V-92S2 V12 Diesel (1,000 hp) • Top Speed: ~60–65 km/h • Operational Range: ~500