T-80
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The T-80 is a main battle tank that was designed and manufactured in the former Soviet Union and manufactured in Russia. The T-80 is based on the T-64, while incorporating features from the later T-72
T-80BVM, the latest variant of the T-80.
Soviet T-80 during manoeuvres, March 1986.
This T-80BV has reactive armour adapted to its turret and hull. The later T-80U has a large appliqué of explosive reactive armour installed — providing higher crew and tank survivability than prior models.
Russian T-80U of the 4th Tank Brigade, 2011
T-90
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The T-90 is a third-generation Russian main battle tank developed from, and designed to replace the T-72. It uses a 125 mm 2A46 smoothbore main gun, the 1A45T fire-control system, an upgraded engine,
T-80
…Around the same time, the Russian Ministry of Defense decided it would commit to eventually producing one tank type only. Though both Nizhni-Tagil's T-90 and Omsk's T-80U had their merits, the T-80 was notorious for its high fuel use and production cost. Also, Russian T-80BVs suffered appalling losses…
A Russian army T-90M main battle tank
An early series T-90 with cast turret during a military exercise in Russia, demonstrating deep fording
A Russian specification T-90A. The new welded turret with its angular geometry is clearly visible.
Destroyed Russian T-90A in Zaporizhzhia Oblast