T-90MS Russian Main Battle Tank (MBT)
T-90MS Tagil
Main Battle Tank (MBT)
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Basic Information
Name
T-90MS Russian Main Battle Tank (MBT)
Designation
T-90MS Tagil
Alternate Designation
T-90MS Tagil; T-90SM
Equipment Type
Main Battle Tank (MBT)
Manufacturer
Uralvagonzavod
Date of Introduction
2013
Description
The T-90MS is the next step in the development of the Russian-made main battle tank T-90. The new T-90MS was presented for the first time to the public during the defense exhibition Russian Expo arms in September 2011. This new tank is a complete modernization of the T-90 by touching all the characteristics of the basic variant to increase its operational capabilities in combat and against modern threats of the battlefield. The weight of the T-90MS has increased by 1,500 kg, compared to the basic model of the T-90 to reach 48 tons, but it remains significantly lower compared to the German main battle tank Leopard 2A6 and the American M1A2 Abrams. In April 2019, India’s Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has approved the INR134.48 billion (USD 1.93 billion) procurement of 464 Russian-made T-90MS main battle tanks (MBTs) for the Indian Army (IA), the New Delhi Times reports. According to a news release on November 8, 2019, to the official website of the "Times of India", the Indian Ministry of Defense has signed a contract with the Heavy Vehicles Factory at Avadi in Chennai to produce 469 Russian T-90 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs), that could be the MS version of the T-90 family.
Ground Specifications
Crew
3
Mobility Type
Tracked
Main Weapon
1 x 2A46M-5 125mm Smoothbore Gun
Engine
Diesel (1130 hp)
Active Protection
There is an active protection system that includes a number of coarse and fine laser detectors positioned to cover 360 degrees.
NBC Protection
Yes
Max Speed
72.0 km/h
Range
550.0 km
Variants
T-90M Proryv
The T-90M model 2017 also nicknamed Proryv-3 is an upgraded variant of the export version of the T-90MS Main Battle Tank (MBT) developed and designed by the Russian Company Uralvagonzavod. The T-90M Model 2017 is improved in terms of protection, mobility, and firepower. The T-90M was tested by the Russian army during the military exercise Zapad-2017 which was held from 14 to 20 September 2017. This tank was upgraded thanks to the combat experience of the Russian armed forces gained during the counter-terror operation in Syria.
System
Alternative Designation
T-90MS Tagil; T-90SM
Type
Main Battle Tank
Family
T-90 Series
Crew
3 ea
Dimensions
Length, Gun Forward
10 m
Length, Hull
6.8 m
Width
3.5 m
Height
2.3 m
Weight, Combat
48 tons
Automotive
Engine Name
V-92S2F
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
1,130 hp
Range
550 km
Speed, Maximum Road
72 km/h
Speed, Average Cross
INA
Speed Maximum Swim
Not Amphibious
Gradient
60 %
Side Slope
40 %
Vertical Step
0.8 m
Trench
2.85 m
Fording, without Preparation
1.2 m
Fording, with Preparation
5.0 m
Main Gun
System
Name
1 x 2A46M-5 125mm Smoothbore Gun
Type
Smoothbore Gun
Caliber
125 mm
Barrel Length
6000 mm
Weight
2400 kg
Elevation
-6 to + 14 degrees
Traverse
360 degrees
Fume Extractor
Yes
Thermal Sleeve
Yes
Muzzle Reference System
Yes
Muzzle Velocity
APDS: 1715-1800 m/s
HEAT: 905-950 m/s
HE: 760 m/s
Maximum Effective Range
INA
Effective Firing Range
APDS / HEAT: 3000 m
HE: 4000 m
ATGM: 5000 m
Ammunition
Type
Projectile
Caliber
125 mm
Shell
INA
Types of Ammunition
APDS, HEAT, HE:
Basic Load
40 Rounds, A total of 22 125-mm ready rounds are carried, with another 18 rounds carried in reserve.
Anti-Tank Guided Missile
System
Name
9M119 Svir/Refleks (AT-11 Sniper)
Type
Anti-Tank Guided Missile
Launch Platform
125 mm smoothbore guns
Length
INA
Diameter
125 mm
Weight
17.2 kg
Warhead
Tandem hollow-charge
Warhead Weight
4.5 kg
Operational Range
5,000 m
Maximum Speed
Subsonic
Guidance System
Laser beam riding
Coaxial Weapon System
System
Name
1 x PKTM 7.62mm General-Purpose Machine Gun
Type
General-Purpose Machine Gun
Caliber
7.62 mm
Length
1,192 mm
Barrel Length
605 mm
Weight
7.5 kg (16.53 lb) (gun + integral bipod) + 4.5 kg (9.92 lb) (tripod).
Action
Gas-operated, open bolt
Rate of Fire
650 rounds/min
Muzzle Velocity
825 m/s
Maximum Firing Range
3,800 m
Effective Firing Range
1,000 m
Feed System
Non-disintegrating metal 50 round belts in 100 and 200/250 round ammunition boxes
Sights
Tangent iron sights (default);
Optical, Night-vision, Thermal and Radar sights
Ammunition
Type
Rifle
Caliber
7.62 mm
Cartridge
7.62×54mmR
Basic Load
2,800 Rounds
Fire Control
Name
INA
Computerized FCS
The T-90MS is equipped with a computerized fire-control system that can be used to engage static and mobile targets while the tank is in motion with a high first-round hit probability under most weather conditions.
Thermal Sight Tank Commander
Separate stabilized panoramic sight,
Thermal Sight Gunner
PNM Sosna-U gunner display
Main Gun Stabilization
Yes
Satellite Navigation System
Yes
Inertial Navigation
Yes
Ballistic Computer
Yes
Meteorological Sensor
Yes
Automatic Target Tracker
Yes
Laser Rangefinder
Yes
Hunter-Killer Engaement
Yes
TV Camera
Yes
Thermal Sight
Yes, with a Laser Rangefinder
Missile Guidance System
Yes, the Reflects Missile Guidance Sighting System
Protection
Hull Armor
The rear of the hull and turret is provided with slat armor to protect against rocket-propelled grenades. Spall liners are fitted in the crew compartment.
Turret Armor
The rear of the hull and turret is provided with slat armor to protect against rocket-propelled grenades. Spall liners are fitted in the crew compartment.
Applique Armor
Available
Explosive Reactive Armor
Yes, Relikt explosive reactive armor (ERA) in place of the previous Kontakt-5.
Active Protection System
Yes, There is an active protection system that includes a number of coarse and fine laser detectors positioned to cover 360 degrees.
Mine Clearing
INA
Self-Entrenching Blade
Yes
NBC Protection
Yes
Smoke Equipment
The turret can also be automatically slewed in the direction of the threat to launch 81-mm smoke grenades.
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Tanks
Land > Tanks
Filter Label
T
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
10 m
Width
3.5 m
Height
2.3 m
Weight
48000 kg
Operators (2)
Russia
India
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