OT New Russian tank.

[harryagain]

Now why are the Russians coming up with a new tank at this time I wonder?

[Brian Gaff]

Cos they want to flog them to make some much needed dosh? Brian

[Nightjar]

As it says in the article, this is part of a ten year programme. The T-80, which is the main tank used by the Russian Army, was first shown in 1976, although it is really only a development of the much earlier T-64. It is outclassed by the MBTs of other major nations. The later T-90, which came out in 1993, was a low-cost development of the T-72 and was mainly intended to equip allies.

The T-14 Armata is a completely new design with some interesting features, not least the fact that it would not be a large step from a digitally controlled tank, operated from an armoured crew capsule, to a remotely operated tank.

[Nightjar]

It would be a first if they exported the best tank they have in their arsenal. They usually only offer a lower specced or older tank.

[Dave Plowman (News)]

They've been reading your posts and are coming to get you.