As for the same Kuwait and its desire to buy a T-90 - so it is not surprising. They're seeing that in difficult times that amers that Europeans they can throw anyone. They know very well that in 1991, when, during Desert Storm, coalition troops march went to bypass Iraqi positions in the desert, then without loss and damage could reach and immediately engage in battle only tanks M84 - read the T-72. They remember as a desert rose Abrams swallowing dust and deprived of fuel. Of course, even the T-90S for them, pampered comfort and having a lot of money, does not look very prestigious, but as soon as our little poupiratsya and ennoble the machine as in the embodiment of MS, it has become more than attractive. But then again, we also are weak in marketing.
Rosoboronexport - is essentially a mediator and he do not care.Marketing Service Corporation - is the creative people - the usual PR and creative people - about the tanks they do not know anything more than that, they are to this knowledge does not permit system. Ie in fact, engaged in trade by manufacturers and developers - whose task Shit and nuts twist. But they consider themselves to be about ... very clever. Believe that better knowledge of what the customer needs. At the same time, they clearly divide the consumer on the internal and external. Working Inside, they simply turned off their brains and do not think about anything other than "less work - getting bigger." Motto: "For what the customer pays, we are doing." In this case, there is one significant nuance - because the customer has nowhere to go - no stupid competition, something that would not perenapregatsya and insure themselves against potential risks, even at the stage of approval of TK in its customer Wishlist fantasies and tough breaks off: "I'm sorry, but it is it is simply not feasible, and this, this and that can be done, but but .... conditions (time and money - as a rule). There may even say: if you want so - then give us something and then something - such as the engine is not in the country and is not expected ... But when it comes to exporting - then vice versa for our "tadpoles" begins a full flight of fancy. I have not had time to read and listen to their stupidity. Somehow they in this begin to consider the case that the consumer must not take what he wants, and what they're navydumyvali. invent some crap and start to carry it on exhibitions, advertisements touting, saying that it's cool, navyalivat customers, etc. and so on. n. But sometimes they can not explain the basic things: what and why do so and not otherwise. And when a potential importer says, guys, no, I do not need, I need something, something, something and then some, we are beginning to strongly offended sulk and convince potential buyers that it is very wrong, and his requirements and Wishlist is fundamentally not true. After all, we're all such vumnye! We have advanced degrees and all sorts of awards .... As a result, the buyer simply leaves. Well, if he go nowhere special, then begins the process of mutual withdrawal. This is called "coordination of contract." In contrast, a similar process for the internal customer here, yet our suppliers become more attentive to the requests and requirements of the client. This causes them to let reluctantly, with a scratch, but to rotate, move - as a result are some slight shift for the better. Still, this process takes place as of a stick or whip - a very, very reluctantly, often formally just to anyhow but the requirements to fulfill. In many examples of the BBT - is the first Indian contract, when they tried to do in the beginning vtyuhat T-72C, and then almost a "serial" T-90, but under pressure from the customer (and financial circumstances) still did a good car.
Actually T-90A for our own army and did not appear to ever if Hindus do not actually been made a new tank. This is looking at it, our army has requested to do the same for themselves. The same situation was in aviation Su-30MKI which became a Russian Su-30cm. Very revealing story of the BMPT - the customer did not know what he wanted, but gave money. Developer in these conditions began to "create" and "make up" for the full course in their own interests. TTZ agreed on terms favorable to the manufacturer. As a result, to get something. TK was formally completed, but the army, where the authorities does not change very quickly, and therefore views are not understood, and fuya actually it ordered? As a result of the rejection of purchasing and trying to sell it on the international market by giving something of genius for the most "unparalleled". Now let's think about why it is not unique? Could anyone create something similar had not occurred? Not at all, "paper" and not very "paper" study were in several countries. But there is a sober reasoning and all weigh on their implementation refused - because it is in practice nafig not necessary. More precisely is necessary, but it is implemented within the framework of classical types: infantry fighting vehicles and armored personnel carriers. We also received some incomprehensible on purpose, heavy and expensive car. Vtyuhali its Kazakhs - they looked at how it can be used immediately and made demands for revision. Especially in terms of reduction in price. Turned BMPT-72. I think more dozhmut UKBTM and replace combat module (increasing caliber).Now T-90MS ... For whom he did? Initially, for that would take away the bread out of the competition - Omsk. Done proactively to shove in his native army. Crush competitors out. But that's a bummer - Army launched "Fig-vamy draw" - "antics furniture maker", and then a brand new tank has requested (another story). In this case, the initial desire to enjoy the Red Army, was reflected in the appearance - well, very bright. This ugly box of shells from anyone not hide! It was made only for that would satisfy the requirements of the Red Army by the presence of "at least 40 shots" in BC.
After all, in the condition to ensure survival, was thrown out the front tank rack. And here there is another natyazhechka - if before cruising range was 550 km, it is now (without DHW rack) it fell by 200 km. How would this not good. But UKBTM brought pestni that "in the present circumstances such a large power reserve, as it were, and nafig not needed." Interestingly, when the same case, they criticize the "Abrams" for its operating range to 300km! Once one another does not fit ... then just pulled the rejection of half-inch gun. For me personally, it was a shock. I knew that this failure have occurred consciously - "they felt so right" and that the 12.7mm machine gun is not needed for a small ammunition.
Then I started to write everywhere (knowing that I read) that still at this facility can be set and 7.62 and 12.7 30mm machine guns and even hypertension. Openly lied! For what? In order to be in the eyes of the expert community to somehow rehabilitate KB for the crap that they have done, well, encourage and prepare itself for possible KB subsequent customer requirements to increase the caliber of weapons - what actually happened now. But back to the box ... As soon as the car in the Red Army did not matter, then why the heck this box to her left? Anyone can give this answer? Personally, I - no. All clear and understandable that no one in your hand will not be overloaded during the fight out of him over the top of the shells. Carry this same explosive cargo only that would popolnik "internal" BC lull too, no one will - why take the risk? Especially because of the insides of the tank, the same tank rack nobody removed! Just because no one could think that his place on the volumes released zapendyurit! In addition to all of the same fuel and ammunition - to mind nothing comes ... You can still power unit put there, but he has already found a place on the shelf and remodel lazily, and noisy in the BO with him will, however not isolated.
Put the same tower for horizontal AZ, for some reason CB hand does not rise - they criticized him because Omsk. They criticized such gusto and justify their criticism of the figures is the location of the AZ in Omsk, which seems holy believe they are right. That's just me I do not understand what is the difference for the survivability of the machine: the shells are in a box or in a mechanized installation? In the latest press release states that customers have insisted on strengthening the protection of the MTO. It'S Great! I do not know yet what it actually resulted in some activities, but the question is - why do something about it did not think before? Again, take the performance of the side protection shell, more precisely screens.Installed in the rear part of the lattice significantly increase the width of the envelope - simply stick - look - at fotah well seen! Now it seems that they are even further behind the body (although maybe just for a new eye rezanulo). This setup leads to the fact that they are constantly in a combat situation will be ripped off, clinging sticking angle of obstacles. Not to mention that it is very traumatic for the Army people ... Why not "equalize" screens DZ flush with the bars?
I understand we have, in Russian conditions on the width of the machine is strongly influenced rail gauge (although all the side skirts so we made removable), but because of potential customers in the desert railroad, no! Do not you just want to continue to spread the screen so hung over it is another layer DZ, like the one that hangs on your side of the turret or like the one that you did on the show "with a set of modernized tanks for fighting in the city."Slight increase in weight, beyond the 50 ton machine still will not work, but again, this is not terrible - enough power density, and bridges that such a tank can not stand in that area is not there. But get sickly profit - the ability to keep tandems, which does not provide protection exists. In general, do not be surprised if, again under pressure from customers such an idea will be implemented. But ... as usual in advance not to think about and work out of sticks ... Or here now PR "new" condo. Ahha! Good deal.
But then explain than "guilty" Algerians and Azerbaijanis who have bought a lot of T-90S with the "old" and apparently "not effective" kondeem? After all, if he's so good, why change it? I know that in fact "Gagarin" condo FIG full, know how and what he appeared on the tank, but somehow it still works. Brought a new unit - good! Well tell even then that "modernize T-90 increased internal volume (which is very true) and for their efficient air conditioning has become need a new machine" - and all! All questions will be removed by themselves. And even if the offer has already bought the tank with the "old" kondeem change to a new condo in the framework of service activities for technical support, with a small additional charge - so even if they do not bathe, so just happy to be on such care. And now they have a feeling that as divorced from suckers. In general, a sort of situation we have ... I do not know how and do not want normal trade in arms!