This article is about the Tier 8 progression MBT. For other uses of T-90, see T-90 (disambiguation). |
The T-90A Vladimir is a Tier 8 progression Main Battle Tank under Marat Shishkin's dealership.
History[ | ]
T-90A[ | ]
Class: Main Battle Tank
Developed: 2000-2004
Service: 2004+
Vehicles Built: cca 600
Operators: Russia, India, Algeria, Azerbaijan
The T-90A Main Battle Tank (named "Vladimir" in honor of its deceased designer, V.V.Potkin) is an upgraded variant of the original T-90, which itself is a heavily overhauled T-72. Development of the T-90A started under the designation of Object 188A1 in the very late 1990s and early 2000s with the first vehicles produced in 2004. The goal, as usual, was to bring the older vehicle up to date to keep up with modern armor trends, while keeping the upgrade within Russian military budget constrictions. In this sense, the T-90A is a reactive measure, unlike the T-80U for example.
The main visual difference between the T-90 and the T-90A MBT is the presence of a new, welded turret, offering, in combination with the excellent Kontakt-5 ERA kit, increased protection against all types of ammunition. Frontal resistance against HEAT rounds is estimated at 1000mm+ RHAe, although the actual composition is a secret. The vehicle is also equipped with a Shtora-1M soft-kill APS and Tucha smoke grenade launchers. The main weapon system is the 125mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun paired with an improved automatic loading mechanism and the 9K119M Refleks-M system, allowing it to fire Invar guided missiles. The original 840hp V-84MS diesel engine was replaced with an advanced turbocharged version of the same engine, the V-92S2 producing 1000hp.
There are two main patterns, both built by Uralvagonzavod in Nizhny Tagil: the 2004 pattern with Buran-M thermal imager (32 built between 2004 and 2006) and the 2006 pattern with French Catherine FC thermal imager (337 built between 2006 and 2011). Neither of these thermal imagers is actually Russian and the inability to produce high-end components such as thermal imager matrices has long been a thorn in Russian's side. These production numbers do not include the export variant called T-90SA (approximately 200 built).
The T-90A itself currently remains in Russian service only. Some sources claim the T-90A took part in the 2016 fighting in Syria as part of the Russian contingent or that it was simply transferred to Syrian forces. One such T-90 was hit there by a TOW-2A missile. Thanks to its ERA, it survived relatively unscathed with only minor injury suffered by one of the crewmembers. One T-90A transferred to the Syrians was, however, lost and subsequently captured by the Harakat Nour al-Din al-Zenki terrorist group during the fighting in Aleppo in June 2016. Regardless of the circumstances, the T-90 has proven itself to be a tough nut to crack.T-90SA[ | ]
Class: Main Battle Tank
Developed: 2000-2004
Service: 2006+
Vehicles Built: 200-500 (sources vary)
Operators: Algeria
Vehicle Traits[ | ]
- Armored: This vehicle's armor can withstand a lot of punishment, allowing it to survive even serious firefights.
- Heavy Weapon: This vehicle carries one of the largest weapons around with significantly increased damage per shot.
Ammunition[ | ]
Ammo Name |
Ammo Type |
XP Cost | Damage | Penetration | Velocity | Reload Time |
More Info | |
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125mm 3VBM20 APFSDS | APFSDS | Stock | 630 | 700[note 2] mm | 1700 m/s | 7.80 s | ||
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125mm 3VBM22 APFSDS | APFSDS | 76,320 | 630 | 750[note 3] mm | 1750 m/s | 7.80 s | ||
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125mm 3VOF36/3V21 HE | HE | Stock | 995[note 4] | 50 mm | 850 m/s | 7.80 s | ||
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125mm 3VBK25 HEAT-FS | HEAT-FS-T | 99,740 | 788 | 890 mm | 915 m/s | 7.80 s | ||
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3UBK20 "Invar" ATGM-TH | ATGM | 108,410 | 750[note 5] | 1000 mm | 350 m/s | 7.80 s | ||
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7.62mm AP | AP | Stock | 8 | 15[note 6] mm | 855 m/s | 5.00 s | ||
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Upgrades[ | ]
Armor[ | ]
XP Cost | Credit Cost | Hull Armor |
Hull Composition |
Turret Armor |
Turret Composition |
ERA Name | ERA Penetration Reduction |
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Stock | Stock | 630 mm (vs AP) 895 mm (vs HEAT) |
Composite | 900 mm (vs AP) 1215 mm (vs HEAT) |
Composite | Kontakt-5 ERA (Gen 2) | 25% (vs AP) 80% (vs HEAT) |
This MBT's front is protected by composite armor. Composite armor consists of combined layers of steel and other material and offers excellent protection against HEAT shells and ATGMs. Its steel sides and rear are considerably more vulnerable. The second generation ERA kit offers excellent protection against standard HEAT rounds or warheads, and marginal protection against kinetic rounds. |
XP Cost | Credit Cost | Hull Armor |
Hull Composition |
Turret Armor |
Turret Composition |
ERA Name | ERA Penetration Reduction |
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Stock | Stock | 630 mm (vs AP) 895 mm (vs HEAT) |
Composite | 900 mm (vs AP) 1215 mm (vs HEAT) |
Composite | Relikt ERA (Gen 3) | 50% (vs AP) 80% (vs HEAT) |
The Relikt third generation ERA kit offers excellent protection against standard HEAT rounds or warheads, and partial protection against kinetic rounds and tandem HEAT warheads. |
Weapon[ | ]
Name | XP Cost | Credit Cost | Aim Time | Reload Time | More Info | |
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125mm 2A46M-5 Smoothbore Cannon | Stock | Stock | 1.70 s | 7.80 s | ||
Stats:
Ammo:
125mm 3VBM20 APFSDS 125mm 3VBM22 APFSDS 125mm 3VOF36/3V21 HE 125mm 3VBK25 HEAT-FS 3UBK20 "Invar" ATGM-TH 7.62mm AP |
Engine[ | ]
Parts[ | ]
Name | XP Cost | Credit Cost | Description | Notes |
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Spall Liner |
22,205 | 444,615 | Hit points are increased by 400 | |
Shtora-2 Soft Kill APS |
Stock | Stock | Automatic Soft Kill APS Target Acquisition Range: 300m Effective Range: 300m Multiplier to ATGM's Standard Noise: x 11 Penalty to ATGM Agility: x0.65 Angle of Effect: 360° |
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3D17 Smoke Grenades |
Stock | Stock | Comes with 4 charges Recharge time: 35s Duration: 10s |
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3D17M Smoke Grenades |
33,305 | 666,920 | Comes with 8 charges Recharge time: 25s Duration: 10s |
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Improved Gun Stabilizer |
55,505 | 1,111,530 | Overall accuracy while moving is improved by 20% | |
Improved Autoloader |
130,790 | 2,619,050 | Rate of fire is increased by 7% | |
Upgraded Fire Control System Sensors |
Stock | Stock | Reduces the accuracy penalties for firing and traversing the hull. | |
Improved Gunner Optics |
Stock | Stock | Accuracy is improved by 10% | |
Stock Tracks |
Stock | Stock | Mobility (Light Terrain): 88.1% Mobility (Heavy Terrain): 73.5% |
Other unlocks[ | ]
Name | Cost | Description | Notes |
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Battle Hardened |
4,500 | The Battle-Hardened status allows you to earn more Experience and Credits and also grants preferential matchmaking to the vehicle. |
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16,850 Reputation |
67,520 | Provides an injection of 16,850 Reputation. | |
16,850 Reputation |
67,520 | Provides an injection of 16,850 Reputation. | |
16,850 Reputation |
67,520 | Provides an injection of 16,850 Reputation. | |
16,850 Reputation |
67,520 | Provides an injection of 16,850 Reputation. | |
Tier 9 Unlock Token |
- | Enables you to unlock one Tier 9 vehicle. Dealer: Marat Shishkin |
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Abilities[ | ]
Footnotes[]
- ↑ Enables you to unlock one tier 9 vehicle.
Dealer: Marat Shishkin
Vehicles: - ↑ 700 mm at 150m;
525 mm at 500m - ↑ 750 mm at 150m;
563 mm at 500m - ↑ 279 for Partial Penetration;
70 for Non-Penetrating Hits - ↑ 150 for Non-Penetrating Hits
- ↑ 18 mm at 100m;
9 mm at 1000m - ↑ This module unlocks the Supercharged Soft-Kill APS Mode ability.
- ↑ This upgrade is unavailable until the vehicle progress is complete.