The Tank T-90CM is the export version of the T-90AM. The T-90MS tank was created on the basis of the experience of world and Russian tank building, the results of the use of tanks in wars and military conflicts, exercises and military experience in operating tanks in various countries of the world. The high combat properties of the T-90MS tank are ensured by powerful weapons, a modern automated fire control system, the latest achievements in the field of armored vehicle protection, and a reliable engine and transmission.
This tank is based on previous versions: the T-90A and T-90C. This tank immediately attracted the attention of interesting technical solutions that were previously on domestic production machines were not used. It looks very impressive with a modern design. Despite the persistence of the name T-90, this modification seems almost new machine. It could well be called the T-2011 and T-92. Although the designers themselves seem to have not yet fully decided on the name, in the press for a long time figured the name T-90AM. It is assumed that confusion could arise because of problems with the declassification of the machine. One way or another, to "Uralvagonzavod" were not particularly something and invent a new machine called the modernization of the T-90S.
Featured in the exhibition of arms the REA-2011 sample of the upgraded main battle tank T-90S has been focused primarily on foreign customers, so some systems mounted on it, has been in the export performance.
The fact that has repeatedly appeared information that the T-90M and a new generation of tank T-14 "Armata" will receive the same gun. However, this has not been confirmed. The fact that the installation of the new gun will entail quite a long time and are quite expensive tests and modernized tanks because of the complicated by the political situation required today. In addition, currently used in a weapon 2A46M5 new, including guided munitions generally reflects today's demands and is ready to fulfill the tasks of the near future.
OJSC "Research and Production Corporation" Uralvagonzavod "(DC) received approval to export the modernized tank T-90S, Deputy Director General of Uralvagonzavod for special equipment Vyacheslav Halitov. According to him, at the VIII International Exhibition of Arms, Military Equipment and Ammunition "Russian Expo Arms Nizhny Tagil - 2011" scheduled to hold talks with delegations from 11 countries about possible exports of the upgraded tank.
At the same time, Deputy General Director of "Rosoboronexport" Igor Sevastyanov said that the volume of exports of equipment for ground forces could reach $ 5 billion in 2011, and this is not the limit. "This investment reserve - guarantee the stable operation of our defense industry enterprises and the availability of jobs for them," - he said.
Russia may soon move on to the implementation of contracts for the supply of T-90MS Middle East, announced in February 2015 the general director and general designer of the Ural Design Bureau of Transport Machinery Andrei Terlikov. "After a series of tests, we note the increased interest from potential customers for this car" - Terlikov said. He noted that the T-90MS has received a number of improvements "to meet the requirements of potential customers." In particular, we are talking about an increase in engine power, equipment of the new tank, air-conditioned and enhancing booking engine compartment, as well as the installation of the turret machine gun 12.7 mm caliber, and other modifications. "This tank is changed booking concept and engine-transmission compartment received strong defense, including by means of close combat. We have successfully confront the latest operating time of our opponents in terms of anti-tank weapons, "- he added.
The Russian army is interested in the modernization of existing in the Army T-90 tanks to the level of the T-90M "Breakthrough-3". Information about this was announced on the military-technical forum "Army 2015" and International exhibition of arms RAE-2015. On the "Army-2015" at the stand of the main Armored Directorate of Defense of the Russian Federation demonstrated the model T-90M, Nizhny Tagil showed export T-90MS, which, according to representatives of the "Uralvagonzavod", "very similar to the version for the Russian army."
Uralvagonzavod (UVZ, part of the concern Rostec) presented prospective models of military equipment and the possibility of modernizing military and engineering vehicles at the 11th International Exhibition of Arms and Military Equipment MILEX 2023. This was reported to TASS in the press service of the concern. "Today, there is particular interest in the T-90MS tank, which is recognized by experts and military specialists as one of the best vehicles of recent times. After the modernization, its combat and driving performance has been significantly improved. In particular, a forced engine has been installed, a third-generation modular dynamic protection has been introduced, a modernized gun, as well as modern means of communication," the press service said 16 May 2023.
They specified that UVZ also offers the upgraded T-72 to its export partners. "This machine is an excellent example of obtaining a modern combat unit with improved capabilities through improved design. The comprehensive modernization plan for the T-72 included measures to increase firepower, security, mobility and command controllability. Considering that various modifications of the T-72 are on armament of 50 countries of the world, modernization is especially in demand and relevant. It allows you to extend the effective operation of special equipment with the greatest benefit and lowest cost," UVZ explained.
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