T-80UMain Battle Tank

Main Battle Tank

General description

The T-80U MBT is a derivative of the T-80 family of gas turbine-powered tanks.

The vehicle is powered by an improved engine, and features a main gun, an armament stabiliser, and a guided weapon system comprising combined (day/night) commander’s and gunner’s surveillance/sighting systems, and an automated fire control system. The T-80U is equipped with the 9K119 Reflex guided missile system effective against a tank-size target at 5,000 m. The integral adjustment control system enables the crew to adjust the main gun without leaving the tank. Features

The tank’s high protection is provided by reinforced layered armouring of the hull and the turret, coupled with integral explosive reactive armour. Armour protection of the frontal arc is effective against APDS and high-explosive antitank rounds. The tank features a quick-reaction automatic fire-extinguishing and NBC collective protection systems. Rubber screens on the front part of the turret distort the turret shape and present extra protection against antitank ammunition.

The 1,250-hp GTD-1250 multi-fuel gas turbine engine provides the vehicle with excellent acceleration and agility. In addition, the GTA18A auxiliary power unit can power key systems, such as FCS, stabiliser, communication aids, etc., without starting up the main engine.

The T-80U is fitted with a smoke-screen laying system, self-digging equipment and a mine-roller. At customer request, the tank can be outfitted with the Shtora-1 optronic suppression system, air conditioner, asphalt-going pads, etc. Basic specifications

Combat weight, t 46 Crew 3 Specific ground pressure, kg/sq. cm 0.93 Max road speed, km/h 70 Fuel endurance, km 500 Engine: type gas-turbine GTD-1250 power, hp 1,250 Obstacles negotiated: gradient, deg 32 roll, deg 30 vertical obstacle, m 1 trench, m 2.85 fording, m with/without preparation 5/1.8 Armament: 2A46M-1 smoothbore gun/missile launcher: calibre, mm 125 ammunition, rds 45 (28 in autoloader) Coaxial machine gun: calibre, mm 7.62 ammunition, rds 1.250 Anti-aircraft machine gun: calibre, mm 12.7 ammunition, rds 500 Guided missile system 9K119 Reflex Stabiliser 2E42 two-planes Fire control system automated, with ballistic computer