On the Forum “Army-2021” in August, a modernized T-90M tank was demonstrated in August. The car with a gasport vision system was rated in the USA. The National Interest magazine noted the export prospects of the Russian tank.
In September, the source of TASS in the defense and industrial complex reported on the preparation of the tests of the modernized T-90M tank. According to him, the tank received an additional set of an optical electronic system. The modernized car was demonstrated on the Forum “Army-2021”.
Later, the representative of the Ministry of Defense added that the tank was equipped with a thermal imaging device of observation on the mast device. This will allow the T-90 crew to monitor the shelter. The target recognition distance of the TANK type is 8 kilometers.
The National Interest notes that the new T-90m will not only replenish the Russian arsenal, but also interest foreign customers. The tank has received a new fire management system “Kalina”, modern dynamic protection “Relic” and a new tower.
The author of the material suggested that the new modifications of the T-90 will be able to compete with Chinese tanks. In August, Rosoboronexport (in the state corporation “Rostech”) reported on the development of a lightweight version of T-90 for export markets. A promising machine will be able to occupy a niche of a light tank VT5.
In September, the “Star” TV channel published video tests of dynamic protection “Relic”. Experts checked the likelihood of a block of protection against bullets of cartridge caliber 12.7 to 108 millimeters.