Russia may unveil new 'super-tank' in summer 2010

[Marxist]

Russia's new main battle tank (MBT), the T-95, could be exhibited for the first time at an arms show in the Urals Region this summer, the developer and future manufacturer of the tank has said.

The development of the new tank dubbed "Item 195" began at the Uralvagonzavod design bureau in the early 1990s. Russia will become the first country in the world to have the 5th-generartion MBT if the military commissions the vehicle.

"The work on the project has been conducted for many years. If the government gives us a 'green light' we will exhibit the tank at the [Russian Expo Arms 2010] arms show in Nizhny Tagil this summer," general director of the Uralvagonzavod plant Oleg Siyenko told RIA Novosti in an exclusive interview.

"I cannot disclose the characteristics of the tank, but I can assure you that we have met all the requirements put forward by the military," he said.

According to unofficial sources, the T-95 will feature better firepower, maneuverability, electronics and armor protection than Russia's latest T-90 MBT or comparable foreign models.

It will weigh about 55 tons and its speed will increase from 30-50 kph to 50-65 kph (19-31 mph to 31-40 mph).

The new tank may be equipped with a 152-mm smoothbore gun capable of firing guided missiles with a range of 6,000-7,000 meters.

In contrast to existing designs, the gun will be located in a remotely-controlled turret to improve 3-men crew survivability.

Meanwhile, the T-90 MBT, developed in the 1990s on the basis of the T-72B tank, will be the backbone of the armored units until 2025, according to the Russian military.

Russia currently produces up to 100 T-90 MBTs annually and plans to have at least 1,500 vehicles in service with the Ground Forces.

http://en.rian.ru/mlitary_news/20100326/158314386.html

 

[Marxist]

 

[LCA Tejas]

Cancell the T-90 order, buy this instead

 

[Bingo!]

It would be a true mean machine for sure.

 

[Adios Amigo]

It looks like the continuation of the basic T-series,with a similar Hull and some what modified turret. However one would love to know what the critical specifications would be !

One major difference to note is," The new tank may be equipped with a 152-mm smoothbore gun capable of firing guided missiles with a range of 6,000-7,000 meters."

 

[ptldM3]

It looks like the continuation of the basic T-series,with a similar Hull and some what modified turret. However one would love to know what the critical specifications would be !

Those pictures you see are of a modified T-80, no one knows what the T-95 looks like.

 

[Trichy]

will T-95 comes to Indian Army??? same Arjun Class weight!!!

 

[LCA Tejas]

will T-95 comes to Indian Army??? same Arjun Class weight!!!

In that case tata arjun ,T-95 is here...

 

[Trichy]

In that case tata arjun ,T-95 is here...

you are correct they looking to import only not like any Locally built products

 

[Marxist]

i found those images on a site which it claims to be of T-95mbt,any way its a good news for Russian defence industry.hopes India will buy this also

 

[karan.1970]

you are correct they looking to import only not like any Locally built products

Self R&D is a bit over rated. It doesnt matter if you invented it.. What matters is how well you can manufacture it. This is the age of Systems integration. No one makes everything from scratch. If India is able to manufacture T 90 or SU 30 MK I in house using the TOT from Russia how is it any less than a self developed LCA or Arjun. It still makes you self dependent since you can produce the numbers locally..

A good example is the AK 47 (the best WMD .. i read somewhere). Hal the countries of the world make it.. Including the illegal Gun factories in NWFP. Is it any less dangerous if made out of Russia (who invented the piece)

 

[Kompromat]

its an interesting development in Russian Amour i hope to see it soon.

regards.

 

[su-47]

Self R&D is a bit over rated.

That is absolutely wrong. Self R&D is essential. each nation has differing needs and the ones most suited to fulfilling those needs is indegenous industry. A reliable indegenous industry will ensure a country is self-reliant and need not depend on others for their needs.

Remember, this T-95 itself wouldn't have existed if the Russians said, "Self R&D is a bit over rated. Lets import the tech".

If no one did self r&D, but waited for others to do it, we would all still be using sticks and stones. Also, remember, all the countries with the best tech are the ones who developed most of it themselves. No country gives away its best R&D efforts to others.

Import the weapons when necessary, but don't keep importing as the primary option. We have to strive for indigenisation.

It doesnt matter if you invented it.. What matters is how well you can manufacture it. This is the age of Systems integration. No one makes everything from scratch. If India is able to manufacture T 90 or SU 30 MK I in house using the TOT from Russia how is it any less than a self developed LCA or Arjun. It still makes you self dependent since you can produce the numbers locally..

Again I have to disagree. Producing under ToT is a different story. It will give you understanding of a system, but that understanding is desired so that you can put it to use in your indigenous efforts.

Besides, improvement is needed over time. We can't keep producing T-90s and MKIs. After some time, they will have to be replaced by newer weapons. What if at that time, foreign nations are not willing to supply us, or their products don't meet our needs? We'll be stuck. we need to avoid that stagnation by developing our own tech.

A good example is the AK 47 (the best WMD .. i read somewhere). Hal the countries of the world make it.. Including the illegal Gun factories in NWFP. Is it any less dangerous if made out of Russia (who invented the piece)

How many of these countries have been able to improve the AK-47? Not many. The main improvements to AK (like the new Ak-100 series) have come from the original manufacturers.

Besides, a rifle is not a good example to downplay importance of R&D. Rifles are much simpler to manufacture than ships or aircraft. How many countries can make advanced aircrafts like the latest Sukhoi series, Eurofighter or the Raptor?

 

[Marxist]

Russian tanks: today and tomorrow

The reorganization and re-equipping of the Russian army's tank force has become a high-priority military issue.

Reductions in tank forces, the gradual expansion of T-90 tank production, the modernization of existing tanks and the development of the next generation T-95 tank - this gives much food for thought.

RIA Novosti learned more about it during an exclusive interview with Oleg Siyenko, CEO of Uralvagonzavod, a Russian engineering company located in Nizhny Tagil, the Urals Federal District. Uralvagonzavod is the world's largest main battle tank manufacturer and the only tank manufacturer in Russia.

The T-90 has undergone continuous upgrades since it was first developed in the early 1990s on the basis of the latest modifications to the T-72/T-72B. It is the only mass-produced main battle tank in Russia.

Under the current state rearmament program, the Russian army is expected to receive about 1,500 tanks of this model. At present, the Russian Armed Forces have 500 T-90 tanks and receive 60 to 100 new tanks of this model each year.

This month, General Alexander Postnikov, Commander of Land Forces, caused a sensation when he announced the order for 261 T-90 tanks in 2010. Although all news outlets reported a steep rise in T-90 procurement, Siyenko could not confirm the story.

"There is no contract for such an order at present. Unfortunately, contracts between the Ministry of Defense and our company call for much fewer tanks. But I can say that we would be happy to receive such an order, as it would ensure the stability of our company and help it to expand," Siyenko said.

The T-90 is currently the most commercially successful tank on the global market. The number of exported tanks, including tank-assembly kits, will soon reach 1,000, and more and more countries are beginning to import them.

India is the largest buyer of T-90 tanks, but they can also be found in the Algerian military according to media reports. Contracts have been signed with Turkmenistan, while preliminary agreements have been concluded with Cyprus, Libya and Saudi Arabia.

In addition to the production of T-90 tanks, T-72 tanks continue to be modernized for the Russian Armed Forces. The T-72BA is currently the main modified version. Modernization programs streamline the fire-control system, enhance hull-bottom mine resistance by installing an additional armor plate near the driver's seat, standardize the platform and engine with the T-90 tank and improve the tank's armor.

An upgraded T-72 tank has considerably greater potential and meets modern tank requirements, while at the same time being far cheaper to produce than a new T-90 tank.

Nevertheless, the army is hoping for a next generation tank to replace older models and reinforce the current fleet of T-90. Known as "Item 195" and the T-95, this new model has been under development for many years. Details remain classified.

During our exclusive interview, Siyenko commented on reports on the T-95, which was developed at Uralvagonzavod, where it will also be mass-produced:

"We've been working on this project for many years. Unfortunately, we are having problems with our parts suppliers, who are falling behind both in terms of product quality and quantity. We are working to solve this problem on our own. Our engineers are developing new units and systems for this entirely new tank and for intermediate versions. With the approval of the government, the first tanks could be displayed this summer at the Russian Defense Expo 2010 in Nizhny Tagil.

Although I can't reveal the tank's specifications, I would like to point out that we have met the technical requirements of the proposal in full as well as the requirements of the military.

Let's wait until summer, when you will most likely be able to see the new tank for yourself."

If the summer expo of the T-95 in Nizhny Tagil happens, Russia will become the first country to unveil a fifth-generation tank. This tank is expected to surpass all of its predecessors and rivals.

Despite the secrecy surrounding the T-95, some information has been leaked. It appears that the new tank will weigh about 55 metric tons and that it will have a remote-controlled turret with a 152-mm cannon capable of firing conventional rounds and guided missiles.

Tank design and performance, in addition to crew training, are becoming increasingly important at a time when Moscow has decided to reduce Russia's tank force from over 20,000 operational and reserve vehicles to 2,000 operational and 5,000-6,000 in reserve.

It becomes even more important when you consider the vastness of Russia's borderland as well as a hypothetical land conflict with a superior enemy. Consequently, the success of army reforms in Russia will largely depend on the success of the T-95 R&D program and subsequent tests.

 

[Marxist]

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