Russian Defense Ministry to get several hundred T-72B3 tanks

[Hindustani78]

TASS: Russia - Russian Defense Ministry to get several hundred T-72B3 tanks
December 19, 9:51 UTC+3
The T-72B3 is the main tank of tank biathlon competitions

MOSCOW, December 19. /TASS/. The Russian Defense Ministry has purchased several hundred T-72B3 tanks, vice-chairman of Russia's Military-Industrial Commission board Oleg Bochkaryov told TASS in an interview.
"Yes, is a contract of the Defense Ministry that has been signed with the Uralvagonzavod [major Russian tank manufacturer]. It includes several hundred combat vehicles. Those tanks during international competitions proved to the whole world how practical it is in speed and combat specifications."

The T-72B3 tank is a modernized T-72, a major battle tank of its generation taken into service in 1974. The modernized version features new communication systems, fire control system and a more powerful engine.

The T-72B3 is the main tank of tank biathlon competitions.

 

[Hindustani78]

270 Upgraded T-72B3 Tanks for Army This Year | News | The Moscow Times
Dec. 11 2013 14:55

So how many T-72B3 tanks are there in Russian Army ?

 

[Superboy]

cool

 

[Penguin]

270 Upgraded T-72B3 Tanks for Army This Year | News | The Moscow Times
Dec. 11 2013 14:55

So how many T-72B3 tanks are there in Russian Army ?

($150 million). Currently, the Russian army has some 8.000 T-72s on various variants in its arsenal (most of them in reserve). Russian Ministry of Defense has decided that all of them will be converted to a t-72B3 standard. By the end of the 2013 some 270 units were delivered to the Western Military District. The T-72B3 is now become the backbone of the Russian armor regiments until the new Armata MBT will enter in service.

T-72B3 main battle tank technical data sheet specifications information description pictures video - Army Recognition - Army Recognition
270 Upgraded T-72B3 Tanks for Army This Year | News | The Moscow Times

 

[Wolfhound]

better but Russians need to step up their game if they want to compete with other nations

 

[Hindustani78]

better but Russians need to step up their game if they want to compete with other nations

Russian Federation is watching the events very carefully and is placing military every where

TASS: Russia - Russian army to get first consignment of Armata tanks in 2015 — official
November 18, 12:32

MOSCOW, November 18. /TASS/. The first consignment of the Armata main battle tanks will enter service in 2015, the deputy chairman of the military-industrial commission’s board, Oleg Bochkaryov, told the media on Tuesday.

Asked if Armata tanks would begin to be supplied next year, Bochkaryov said, “Of course, the first batch will be available next year. You will see them in Red Square on May 9 (Victory Day)."

 

[Superboy]

Russian Federation is watching the events very carefully and is placing military every where

TASS: Russia - Russian army to get first consignment of Armata tanks in 2015 — official
November 18, 12:32

MOSCOW, November 18. /TASS/. The first consignment of the Armata main battle tanks will enter service in 2015, the deputy chairman of the military-industrial commission’s board, Oleg Bochkaryov, told the media on Tuesday.

Asked if Armata tanks would begin to be supplied next year, Bochkaryov said, “Of course, the first batch will be available next year. You will see them in Red Square on May 9 (Victory Day)."

Is Armata prototype out?

 

[Hindustani78]

Is Armata prototype out?

I don't know about it but Armata tanks will be display in 2015

TASS: Russia - Armata-based new combat vehicles to be displayed in 2015 Victory Parade

 

[Galad]

This year army has received 294 T - 72B3 tanks.Plans most probably are for modernizing existing T-72 to standard B3(it is much cheaper than completely replace them with new tanks).Armata tanks will gradually come into army and eventually replace all tanks but the process will be long.By then tank forces will be mix of T-72 variants/T-90 variants and new Armata tanks.

 

[Superboy]

This year army has received 294 T - 72B3 tanks.Plans most probably are for modernizing existing T-72 to standard B3(it is much cheaper than completely replace them with new tanks).Armata tanks will gradually come into army and eventually replace all tanks but the process will be long.By then tank forces will be mix of T-72 variants/T-90 variants and new Armata tanks.

Some T-72B3s were handed to rebels. I think about 10.

 

[Barmaley]

270 Upgraded T-72B3 Tanks for Army This Year | News | The Moscow Times
Dec. 11 2013 14:55

So how many T-72B3 tanks are there in Russian Army ?

Around 1100

 

[Hindustani78]

Around 1100

All operational and upgraded ?

 

[Barmaley]

All operational and upgraded ?

Yes, all of T-72B3.

There is also T-90A in service (around 500 tanks).

 

[Hindustani78]

Yes, all of T-72B3.

There is also T-90A in service (around 500 tanks).

Does it take lot of funds to maintain T-72B3 ? Now we will see more investment on Anti tank system in Ukraine and NATO members.

 

[Barmaley]

Does it take lot of funds to maintain T-72B3 ? Now we will see more investment on Anti tank system in Ukraine and NATO members.

The cost of modernization is around 1.5mln$ per one tank. Modernization including a new FCS with thermal vision, new gun, new radio station and navigation system, Kontakt-V ERA and fully repair of hull and engine.

and how its related to Ukrainian crisis?