T-14 Armata Russian Main Battle Tank (MBT)

T-14 Armata

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Basic Information

Name

T-14 Armata Russian Main Battle Tank (MBT)

Designation

T-14 Armata

Alternate Designation

T-14 Armata

Equipment Type

—

Manufacturer

Uralvagonzavod

Date of Introduction

2015

Description

T-14 Armata is a new-generation main battle tank (MBT) developed by Russian company Uralvagonzavod (UVZ). It was officially unveiled for the first time during the Moscow Victory Day Parade in May 2015.

Ground Specifications

Crew 3

Mobility Type Tracked

Main Weapon 125mm 2A82-1M smoothbore gun

Engine Diesel (1500 hp)

Active Protection Afghanit (similar to Israeli "Trophy"); NII Stali Upper Hemisphere Protection Complex; AESA radar slaved to the AA machine gun.

NBC Protection Yes

Max Speed 90.0 km/h

Range 500.0 km

Variants

T-16 Armata BREM Armored recovery version with the T-14 chassis. The standard turret of the T-14 is removed and replaced by a small, remotely operated, weapon station armed with a Kord 12.7mm caliber heavy machine gun. A crane is mounted on the right side on the top of the hull which is protected at the front with slat armor.

System

Alternative Designation T-14 Armata

Crew 3 ea

Passenger Capacity NA

Maximum Effective Range 8,000 m

Meteorological Mast Yes

Satellite Communications Yes

Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS) Yes

Dimensions

Length 8.7 m

Width 3.5 m

Height 3.3 m

Weight, Combat 55 tons (sources range from 48 tons to 65 tons)

Ground Pressure INA

Automotive

Engine Name ChTZ 12N360 (A-85-3A)

Engine Type Diesel

Engine Power 1,500-2,000 hp

Power / Weight 31 hp/t

Transmission 12-speed automatic

Cruising Range 500 km

Speed, Maximum Road 80-90 km/h

Speed, Average Cross INA

Speed Maximum Swim Not Amphibious

Gradient 60 %

Side Slope 40 %

Vertical Step 0.8 m

Trench 2.8 m

Fording without Preparation 1.2 m

Fording with Preparation INA

Communications

Data-link and Radio Communications Antennae Yes

Primary Tactical Radio R-168 Akveduk

Note It is anticipated that the T-14 Armata will have a modern suite of digital and FM communication capabilities.

Main Gun

Note The T-14 is equipped with an unmanned Turret mounting a 125mm 2A82-1M smoothbore gun fed by an automatic loader. The turret carries a total of 45 rounds of ammunition, including ready-to-use ammunition.

System

Name 2A82-1M (later versions may have the 2A83, 152mm cannon)

Type Smoothbore Cannon

Caliber 125 mm

Length 7.0 m

Weight 2,675 kg

Loader Type Automatic Loader

Autoloader Basic Load 32 ready-to-use rounds

Range Finder Type Laser

Maximum Range 8,000 m

Max Rate of Fire 10-12 rds/min

Sustain Rate of Fire INA

Ammunition (Option 1)

Type APFSDS

Caliber 125 mm

Muzzle Velocity 1,800 m/s

Effective Range 3 km

Armor Penetration 140 mm

Basic Load 45 rounds, 32 rounds in the autoloader

Ammunition (Option 2)

Name 9M119 Svir, 9M119M Refleks

Type Laser beam ATGM

In Service 1980 to present

Manufacturer Degtyarev Plant

Mass 17.2 kg

Diameter 125 mm

Warhead Type Tandem hollow-charge

Warhead Weight 4.5 kg

Operational Range 5,000 m

Guidance Laser beam riding

Basic Load 45 rounds, 32 rounds in the autoloader

Ammunition (Option 3)

Name 3VBK7/3BK12

Type HEAT-FS

Caliber 125 mm

Muzzle Velocity 950 m/s

Effective Firing Range 4,000 m

Shell Weight 29 kg

Projectile Weight 19 kg

Charge Weight 5 kg

Penetration 220 mm

Basic Load 45 rounds, 32 rounds in the autoloader

Ammunition (Option 4)

Name 3VOF22/3OF19

Type HE-Frag-FS

Round Weight 33 kg

Muzzle Velocity 850 m/s

Projectile Weight 23 kg

Charge Weight 3.4 kg

Basic Load 45 rounds, 32 rounds in the autoloader

Auxiliary Weapon System #1

Note #1 Note #1: The T-14 is equipped with a Remotely-Controlled Weapon Station (RCWS). The RCWS can mount one machinegun of either one medium 7.62mm machine gun or a 12.7mm heavy machine gun.

System

Name 1 x Kord 12.7mm Heavy Machine Gun

Type Heavy Machine Gun

Caliber 12.7 mm

In Service 1998-Present

Manufacturer V.A. Degtyarev Plant

Variants 6P50-1, 6P50-2, 6P50-3, 6P49

Length 1,980 mm

Weight 25.5 kg

Action Gas-operated, rotating bolt

Rate of Fire 650-750 rds/min

Effective Firing Range 2,000 m

Feed System 50-round linked belt

Sights Iron Sights

Ammunition

Type Armor Piercing

Caliber 12.7 mm

Cartridge 12.7×108mm

Muzzle Velocity 860 m/s

Effective Range 2,000 m

Maximum Effective Range vs Aircraft 1,000 m

Maximum Effective Range vs Armor 800 m

Maximum Effective Range vs Ground Targets 2,000 m

Maximum Range 7,850 m

Basic Load 300 ea

Auxiliary Weapon System #2

Note #1 The T-14 is equipped with a Remotely-Controled Weapon Station (RCWS)

System

Name 1 x PK (Kalashnikov's) 7.62mm General-Purpose Machine Gun

Type General-Purpose Machine Gun

Caliber 7.62 mm

In Service 1961-Present

Length 1,203 mm

Barrel length 605 mm

Weight 9 kg

Max Rate of Fire 800 rds/min

Sustain Rate of Fire 250 rds/min

Action Gas-operated, open bolt

Maximum Firing Range 3,000 m

Effective Firing Range 1,000 m

Feed System Non-disintegrating metal 50 round belts in 100, 200, and 250 round boxes

Sights Iron Sights

Ammunition

Type Ball

Caliber 7.62 mm

Cartridge 7.62×54mmR

Muzzle Velocity 825 m/s

Effective Range 1,500 m

Armor Penetration INA

Maximum Firing Range 4,000 m

Basic Load 1,000 ea

Fire Control

Name Kalina System

Computerized FCS Yes

Thermal Sight Tank Commander Yes

Thermal Sight Gunner Yes

Main Gun Stabilization Yes

Battle Field Management System Yes

Laser Rangefinder Yes

Cameras Several cameras provide for a 360 degree visual coverage

Automatic Target Tracker Yes

Protection

Hull Armor 44S-sv-Sh: effective to 900mm vs Sabot and 1400mm vs HEAT.

Turret Armor Lightly armored; relies on APS.

Applique Armor Capable

Explosive Reactive Armor Malachit dual ERA (4th Gen) can reduce penetration of APFSDS and HEAT rounds by 50%.

Active Protection System Yes, Afghanit (similar to Israeli "Trophy"); NII Stali Upper Hemisphere Protection Complex; AESA radar slaved to the AA machine gun.

Mine Clearing Yes, the T-14 has a active mine countermeasure system.

Self-Entrenching Blade Yes

NBC Protection Yes

Smoke Equipment Yes

IR Signature Can warn of electro-optical and infrared interrogation.

Note There are reports that the T-14 will be equipped with STANAG 4569 Level 5 protection.

Image Sources

Notes https://militarywatchmagazine.com/article/could-russias-t-14-tank-soon-be-modified-to-fire-nuclear-warheads-from-a-larger-152mm-cannon; https://sputnikglobe.com/20200419/trial-by-fire-and-sand-russian-armata-battle-tank-gets-tested-in-syria-1079022868.html; https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/could-russias-t-14-armata-tank-be-headed-india-34477;

Details

Country of Origin Russia

Category Tanks

Land > Tanks

Classification

Domain

Ground

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

Length

8.7 m

Width

3.5 m

Height

3.3 m

Weight

55000 kg

Operators (1)

Russia

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