India started negotiations for T-90MS

[Prechko]

New Delhi, Moscow Discussing Supply of Russian T-90MS Battle Tanks

New Delhi, Moscow Discussing Supply of Russian T-90MS Battle Tanks

It’s reported that the Indian army will place a fresh order for purchase of more 300 latest T-90MS tanks, which will be allocated to the six tank regiments deployed in the border region between China and India, including two tank brigades and a mountain strike corps.

India has started talks with Russia for the purchase of T-90MS main battle tanks - DFNS.net Land

 

[samlove]

New Delhi, Moscow Discussing Supply of Russian T-90MS Battle Tanks

India has started talks with Russia for the purchase of T-90MS main battle tanks - DFNS.net Land

good but why not go for new armata tank

 

[Prechko]

good but why not go for new armata tank

Armata will take some time before mass production.

Good overview of T-90MS

T-90MS main battle tank data sheet specifications information specifications pictures | Russia Russian army tank heavy armoured vehicles U | Russia Russian army military equipment vehicles UK

 

[21 Dec 2012]

Armata will take some time before mass production.

And some more for the downgraded version.

 

[Yeti]

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 defence 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 of 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 M1 Abrams.

News of the day along with the Israeli drone purchase

 

[samlove]

Armata will take some time before mass production.

Good overview of T-90MS

T-90MS main battle tank data sheet specifications information specifications pictures | Russia Russian army tank heavy armoured vehicles U | Russia Russian army military equipment vehicles UK

i have read about its configuration before too, i know its a good tank but also armata is going in full production this year.

 

[Yeti]

These look like being used to deter any Chinese aggression in AP along with the Mountain strike force which will be aided with Apache's in the near future.

 

[Imran Khan]

what happened to desi tank ?

 

[GURU DUTT]

what happened to desi tank ?

mamoo sab tabloit news hai

 

[Indus Falcon]

What happened to Arjun 2?

 

[AUSTERLITZ]

what happened to desi tank ?

Arjun too heavy for mountains,plus army has lobby/faith issues with it.

 

[Ind4Ever]

Arjun too heavy for mountains,plus army has lobby/faith issues with it.

Very true ! Arjun will be put against western front mostly . This is purchase is entirely for our eastern front along with MSC.

What happened to Arjun 2?

Arjun 2 already doing well . As he mentioned its too heavy !!!

 

[Indus Falcon]

Arjun too heavy for mountains,plus army has lobby/faith issues with it.

Wasn't the weight issue addressed with Arjun2?

 

[Ind4Ever]

what happened to desi tank ?

We always stick with this DeJaVu strategic planning ! Low Mid Heavy . Same like IAF . Both our IAF and IA are like last benchers and spoiled rich kid . Unlike good chap IN

Wasn't the weight issue addressed with Arjun2?

They increased its weight in MK2

New Delhi, Moscow Discussing Supply of Russian T-90MS Battle Tanks

India has started talks with Russia for the purchase of T-90MS main battle tanks - DFNS.net Land

Very impressive indeed
Armament
The main armament includes a 125mm high-accuracy gun 2A46M-5 with new features as the installation of high-rigidity barrel tube, play-free trunnion assembly units with elastic rollers an return wedge and two additional play take-up elements with rollers. The 2A46M-5 gun design made it possible to reduce technical dispersion of shells of all types by 15% in average and to increase effective range of fire. A 7.62mm coaxial machine gun 6P7K is coupled to the 125mm gun. The T-90MS carries 40 rounds of 125mm, 22 are ready to be used on an automatic carousel autoloader, other ammunitions are stowed in a special hull rear section to avoid the risks of explosion and provide high crew survivability.

Ammunitions are stowed in a special hull rear section to avoid the risks of explosion and provide high crew survivability.

A remote weapon system is mounted on the right side on the top of the turret which is armed with a 7.62mm machine gun. The automatic machine gun of the turret is designed to destruct stationary and moving targets. The machine gun mount with two-axis stabilization enables the tank commander to deliver effective fire from his station inside the vehicle at a halt and on the move independently of the main armament. The remote weapon station is equipped with panoramic sight, controlled from the commander's station which can fire at a maximum range of 1,500m, with elevation from -10° to +45° on 316° rotation. Six smoke-grenade dischargers are mounted to each side of the turret.

A remote controlled weapon station armed with a 7.62mm machine gun is mounted on the top of the turret
Design and protection
The basic armour of the T-90MS provides a protection of the crew against conventional small weapons and shell splinters. To increase the protection of the T-90MS, the tank is fitted with the new RELIKT reactive armour on the front of the hull and the turret which is designed to replace the Kontakt-5 reactive armor used on older T-90 tanks, will help the tank withstand attacks from all current and future anti-tank weapons. The RELIKT system is based on a new element of dynamic protection, EDZ 4S23, which is the latest in the line of dynamic protection elements developed by NII Stali - 4S20, 4S22, 4S24. The new dynamic protection element utilizes a completely new composition of explosives that works effectively against modern and future-generation shaped-charge munitions, including tandem munitions, as well as armour-piercing sub-caliber missiles. Unlike the serially-produced Kontakt-5 system, Relikt works equally reliably against both low-velocity and high-velocity missiles. The hull and the turret are upgraded with detachable modules with built-in explosive reactive armour. The protection system is provided with aramid-fabric inner splinter-proof liners to protect the crew and equipment from the secondary flux of tank fragments. The rear part of the hull and the turret are equipped with wire cage armour to increase the protection of the power pack compartment and ammunition compartment against anti-tank grenades and rockets.

Propulsion
The T-90MS is motorized with the new high power diesel engine V-92S2F which is rated at 1130 HP coupled to an automatic transmission gearbox with 7-forward and 1-reverse. With this new engine the T-90MS can run at maximum road speed of 72 km/h with a range of 550 km. The T-90MS features a new improved suspension and drive train. The suspension of each side consists of six of six dual rubber tired road wheels with the drive sprocket at the rear, idler at the front and three track-return rollers. The upper part of the suspension on each side is fitted with built-in explosive reactive armour.
Accessories
The T-90MS has an automated single control system, an automatic targets tracking system, and satellite navigation via GLONASS/GPS. To improve the tank’s offensive capabilities, the T-90MS is equipped with the Kalina fire control system which incorporates gunner's multichannel sight, commander's panoramic sight, digital ballistic computer, with a set of weather and fire condition sensors, and parallel sight is the backbone of the tank fire power. According to some Russian sources the Kalina is equal to the best foreign systems of this type. The Kalina fire control system can be implemented automatically track the target, T-90MS at any time in the stationary and moving long distances against the effective strength of the threat of tanks and anti-tank missile fleet. The gunner's station is equipped with latest generation of sight with video-viewing device with automatic fire control system and loader. The commander's station is equipped with video-viewing device with electronic GPS combat map.

As all generation of modern Russian combat armoured vehicle, the T-90MS is also equipped with NBC protection system. The self-protection of T-90MS includes also an automatic screening system which can create an automatic aerosol screen laying in the direction of enemy's anti-tank means with active laser emission.

Specifications Back to top
Armament

One 125mm gun 2A46M-5, one coaxial machine gun 7.62mm and remote weapon system with 7.62mm on the top of the turret.
Country users
Prototype in Russia
Designer Country
Russia
Accessories
Remote machine gun on top turret, computer firing control system, gunner sight with video control, air conditioner cooling unit, commander video viewing device.
Crew
3
Armor
Protection against small arms and shell splinters, detachable explosive reactive armour, side panels with explosive armour
Weight vehicle
48,000 kg
Speed vehicle
72 km/h maximum road speed
Range
550 km

 

[Zarvan]

New Delhi, Moscow Discussing Supply of Russian T-90MS Battle Tanks

India has started talks with Russia for the purchase of T-90MS main battle tanks - DFNS.net Land

Well it's funny because this Tank is also coming to Pakistan for testing although least good option among 4 we are testing. I hope Ukraine soon resolve engine issue and we go for OPLOT M or if not OPLOT than MBT 99 A2 should be selected