Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Russia’s Next Battle Tank?


Russia Showcases Its Next-Generation Tank -- The Compass/Real Clear World

Russian "Urlavagonozavod" tank production facility has showcased - although not publicly - its next generation T-95 main battle tank, also known as "Project 195." The new tank differs from the currently fielded T-90 by a low silhouette, remote-operated turret and a special armored compartment for the crew.

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My Comment: There is more information on this tank here, and here.

2 comments:

Ibn Battuta Al Amriki said...

I take you are not buying the program cancellation that Moscow announced this time last year?

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War News Updates Editor said...

Thank you Reuben for your comment. You are right about the cancellation of the T-95 program last year. But it appears that the program is back from the grave. I sent an email to a friend of mine in Russia who studies these things .... I will post his response when I get it.