Algeria receives new batch of Russian T-90 third-generation battle tanks

[Zarvan]

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The Algerian People’s National Army received its new Russian T-90 third-generation battle tanks.

The company “Rosoboronexport” signed in 2014, the third contract to supply Algeria about 200 T-90SA.

Moscow Defense Brief editor Mikhail Barabanov estimates the approximate cost supply of 200 T-90 tanks at $1 billion, the newspaper wrote. This is one of the largest current contracts by quantity parameters or maybe even the world’s largest contract for battle tank exports, Barabanov said.

The T-90 is a modernised version of the T-72, but although developed from the T-72, it uses a 125 mm 2A46 smoothbore tank gun, a new engine, and thermal sights. Standard protective measures include a blend of steel, composite armour, and Kontakt-5 explosive-reactive armour, laser warning receivers, Nakidka camouflage and the Shtora infrared anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) jamming system.


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@Ceylal @ezerdi2

 

[Ceylal]

That will bring the number of T90 SA in the Algerian Armed forces at 540 + units. When the contract is fulfilled by 2017, there are circulating rumors that Algeria is focusing on the Aramata 14 as the next acquisition.

 

[jha]

Does Algeria face any enemy in neighborhood ? I mean their build up is very impressive .

 

[Zarvan]

Does Algeria face any enemy in neighborhood ? I mean their built up is very impressive .

They have tensions with Morocoo but their build up suggests that they are anticipating much bigger enemy

 

[Ceylal]

Does Algeria face any enemy in neighborhood ? I mean their build up is very impressive .

Well, Algeria doesn't but we have 7 unstable borders who's states are unable to control. We expect Libya to be re-occupied by NATO forces, and will create certainly problems in our eastern borders. And there is also the creation of the Islamic NATO that is troublesome for the countries who do not accept the Saud's hegemony and Algeria is one of them...

 

[C130]

should have went for T-90MS

 

[ezerdi2]

should have went for T-90MS

Is it possible to upgrade the T-90 to MS standard ?

 

[C130]

Is it possible to upgrade the T-90 to MS standard ?

yeah I would think so. it's just a modernation of the T-90S

 

[Ceylal]

should have went for T-90MS

The T-90MS was not considered...Algeria's is focusing on the Armata 14.

They have tensions with Morocoo but their build up suggests that they are anticipating much bigger enemy

Mostly political due the closed border . Algeria doesn't consider Morocco as a threat or as an enemi...

 

[randomradio]

Is it possible to upgrade the T-90 to MS standard ?

Yes, but it will be expensive. The turret on the MS is a bit different.

 

[ptldM3]

Is it possible to upgrade the T-90 to MS standard ?

The only thing that theT-90s and T-90MS have in common is the chassis. Turret, gun, engine, ect are not the same.