Comprehensive Soviet/Russian vehicle collection

This is a comprehensive list of all major T-Series vehicles made by the Soviet Union and the Russian Federation. This list includes prototype vehicles, serial production vehicles, technology demonstrator vehicles and vehicles produced in small batches. 


Note, this list will be expanded and reworked over time, depending on newly discovered information, in addition, this list will be expanded with more vehicles in the future.

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Discord 

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The designation system used by enterprises in accordance with the joint decision of the State Committee of the Council of Ministers of the USSR on Defense Technology and GBTU

001-099 - VNII-100 VNIITransmash

1-99 - Gorky Automobile Plant (GAZ), Gorky (now Nizhny Novgorod)

100-134 - Uralmash 

134-199 - Volgograd Tractor Plant 

160-200 - Ural Tank Plant No. 183 (Nizhny Tagil)

200-299 - Leningrad Kirov Plant (LKZ), Leningrad (now St. Petersburg)

300-349 - Design Bureau of the Ural Plant of Transport Engineering, plant No. 50, Yekaterinburg 

350-399 - Minsk Tractor Plant, Minsk

400-499 - Kharkiv Plant of Transport Engineering (KHZTM) named after Malyshev plant No. 75

500 - Omsk DB, Omsk Transport engineering plant, named. October Revolution No. 174

500-549 - Rubtsovsky Machine-Building Plant( RMZ), Rubtsovsk

550-599 - Mytishchi Machine-Building Plant (MMZ), Mytishchi, Lower Moscow region.

600-649 - Omsk DB, Omsk Transport engineering plant, named. October Revolution No. 174

650-699 - Kurgan Machine-Building Plant( KMZ), Kurgan

700-799 - DB No. 200 at the Chelyabinsk Kirov Plant (Chelyabinsk Heavy Engineering Plant No. 100) (ChKZ, ChTZ), Chelyabinsk

800-849 - Design Bureau of the Ural Plant of Transport Engineering (UZTM) (plant No. 50), Yekaterinburg

850-899 - Moscow Automobile Plant (ZIS, ZIL) 

900-999 - Stalingrad (Volgograd) Tractor Plant (STZ, VgTZ), Volgograd

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Publications Used: 

• "Bryansky M. Tank T-80// Tankomaster. Special Issue. M.,2002" - 'Брянский М. Танк Т-80// Танкомастер. Специальный Выпуск. М. 2002'
• "Engines V-46 V-46-6 Technical Description 1983" - Двиг_В-46 46-6 ТО 1983
• "Equipment and weapons 2008 02" - 'Техника и вооружение 2008 02'
• "Improved T-72B Technical description 188.TO Book 1 1989" - 'Усовершенствованный Танк Т-72Б Техническое Описание 188.ТО Книга Первая 1989'
• "Main Battle Tanks" B.Savonova and V.Murahovskogo
• "Military Parade No.3 2009" - 'Военный парад" №3 / 2009'
• "Sergey Suvorov T-72 Tank Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow" - 'Сергей Суворов Танк Т-72 Вчера, Сегодня, Завтра'
• "Shnitkin YU.V,  The base of capital repair and modernization of tanks T-72B(B1)" - 'Шниткин Ю.В основание капитального ремонта с модернизацией танков Т-72Б (Б1)'
• "T-80 Tank (Borzenko V)" - "Танк Т-80 (Борзенко В)"
• "T-80B Technical Description and Operating Instructions Book One" - 'Танк Т-80Б Техническое Описание и Инструкция по Эксплуатации Книга Первая'
• "Tank T-90S 199.IE-4 Operating Instructions Book One" - 'Танк Т-90С Инструкция по Эксплуатации Книга Первая'
• "Ural Design Bureau of Transport Engineering 75 years of Tagil Tank Construction School" 
• "Weapon Device and their combat use, Textbook, Part two" - 'УСТРОЙСТВО ОРУЖИЯ И ЕГО БОЕВОЕ ПРИМЕНЕНИЕ, Учебник, Часть вторая'
• 10th Bastion Aniversary "Military Technical Collection" No.10 
• ANNA News BMP-3 with "Berezhok" CM
• BMP-1 (1964-2000) Russian Motor Books Sergey Malyeshev
• BMZ - V-46-5M
• BMZ- V-55U
• Domestic Armoured Vehicle 20th Century 1946-1965 - "Отечественные Бронированные Машины - 20 век Том 3"
• ''Equipment and weapons 2005 08" - 'Техника и вооружение 2005 08'
• ''Equipment and weapons 2008 05" - 'Техника и вооружение 2008 05'
• ''Equipment and weapons 2009 01" - 'Техника и вооружение 2009 01'
• KBP Tula - Archived "B05Ya01" (Berezhok) Page
• KBP Tula - Archived "Bakhcha-U" page
• Omsktransmash "Tankdrome Library" - 'Омский завод транспортного машиностроения. Библиотека Танкопрома'
• Optoelectronic and Laser systems Volume XI
• RF MoD
• ROSOBORONEXPORT - Russian Defence Export - BMP-2M (sb4-2)
• ROSOBORONEXPORT - Russian Defence Export - BMP-2M (sb4-3)
• SKBM - BTR-MDM
• T64b_I_T64b1_To_I_Ie_kniga_Pervaya-1983 - "T-64B/T-64B1 Technical Manual and Instructions Part 1"
• T-72/T-90 "Experience in creating domestic main battle tanks." - 'Опыт создания отечественных основных боевых танков'
• T-80ud_Izdelie_478b_To_I_Ie_Chast_1__1985 - "T-80UD Technical Manual and Instructions Part 1"
• T-80ud_Izdelie_478b_To_I_Ie_Chast_2__1985 - "T-80UD Technical Manual and Instructions Part 2"
• T-80ud_Izdelie_478b_To_I_Ie_Chast_3__1985 - "T-80UD Technical Manual and Instructions Part 3"
• UralVagonZavod production catalogue
• ZIPNTM - V-46-5MS
• 'Объект 219Р Техническое Описание и Инструкция по Эксплуатации Книга Вторая' - "Object 219R Technical Description and Operating Instructions Book Two"
• Колмаков Д. Г. Тагильская Школа 80 лет в авангарде мирового танкостроения
• Павлов М. В., Павлов И. В. Отечественные бронированные машины 1945-1965 гг. Часть I. Легкие, средние и тяжелые танки 
• Танк Т-62М Дополнение ТО и ИЭ 1987 - "T-62M Technical Description"

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Please use Russian Abbreviation Naming to guide you through some of the Russian technical abbreviations when looking through the listed sources. 

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Table of Contents

Medium and Main Battle Tanks

• T-55 Tanks 
• T-62 Tanks  
  
• T-64 Tanks 
• T-72 Tanks
• T-80 Tanks 
  
• T-90 Tanks

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T-54

T-54 predecessors, T-54 production variants, T-54 prototypes

T-54 with "Pauchok" camouflage net

T-54 equipped with a full turret and hull camouflage net called "Pauchok"

T-54 GTD-3T 

T-54 with a GTD-3T gas turbine engine. 

T-55

T-55 predecessors, T-55 production variants, T-55 prototypes.

Object 155

T-54B modernization with the inclusion of developments on earlier tanks for use in the conditions of mass fallout, V-55 580hp diesel engine, dual-row combined final drives, reduced armour protection on the rear of the hull, removal of heavy MG, total ammunition capacity of 43 rounds, new TVN-2 drivers night device, GPK-48 gyrocompass, AK-150S air compressor. 

T-55 (1958) 

The serial production version of Object 155, partial usage of old T-54 turrets that were converted into T-55 turrets, VTI-4 two-stage air cleaner. 

Object 155K 

T-55 Command version, additional R-112 radio station, R-113 VHF radio station, 10m semi-telescopic antenna, AV-1-P power unit paired with L-3/2 auxiliary engine, navigation equipment, no course machine gun, total ammunition count of 37 rounds. 

Object 482 (1958) 

Flamethrower upgrade version, ATO-200 flamethrower, removal of the coaxial machine gun, ammunition capacity of 22 rounds. 

TO-55

The serial production version of Object 482.

T-55K

The serial production version of Object 155K.

T-55 Obr.1959 

New TPKU-2B commanders observation device, PT-55 mine trawls mount (only on a limited amount of vehicles), MC-1 oil cleaning filter, FPE "Rosa".

T-55 Obr.1960

TSh-2B-22 sight, new gunners observation device TNP-165, modified stabilizer, new electric turret drive motor 4MI-12FZ, increased dynamic movement space for roadwheels, improved engine cooling, adjustable driver's seat, GPK-59 gyrocompass. 

T-55 Obr.1961

Ammunition selection was improved by the addition of 3BK-5M HEAT-FS-T projectile, TSh-2B-32 sight, and hydropneumatic cleaning system for observation devices. 

T-55 Obr.1962

Combined main clutch drive. 

T-55 Obr.1963

New transmission disk clutches.

T-55 Obr.1964

The SGMT 7,62mm machinegun was replaced by PKT 7,62mm machinegun, L-2G illuminator, TSh2B-32P sight.

T-55 Obr.1965

New Gearbox, tracks with rubber-metal hinges, revised and simplified track tension mechanism, old main sprockets replaced with new 14-tooth sprockets. 

T-55 Obr.1966

Radio station R-123, crew intercom R-124. 

T-55K Obr.1966 (Regiment Command Variant)

Two R-123/R-123M radio stations and a 10m telescopic antenna.

T-55 Obr.1970

Closed remote-controlled DShKM 12,7mm MG with 300-round ammunition capacity. 

T-55 Obr.1975

Solid rubber side skirts. 

T-55 (1959) Reinforced Armor Package

Composite armour array consisting of aluminium steel.

T-55 Almaz (1959)

Project 23 "Almaz" TV system, no coaxial machine gun, ammunition capacity of 31 rounds, the commander is located next to the driver, the units are rearranged, the commander-operator consoles AZ-100, AZ-101 and AZ -117, the camera of the driver-mechanic AZ-113, monitor of the driver-mechanic AZ-105, the command observation devices have been dismantled, there is no coaxial machine gun, power unit with the UD-2 engine.

T-55 "Uranus" (196X)

Television system "Uran" with data transfer to a command point on a BTR-50.

T-55 with a reduced crew (196X)

The crew consisting of 2-3 members, driver-mechanic moved into the turret.

Object 612 (1962)

Electrohydraulic gear shifting mechanism with an automatic drive system. 

T-55 TPNB-1-22

T-55 outfitted with the TPNB-1-22 night sight. 

T-55 V-55M

T-55 with a V-55M diesel engine.

T-55 GTD-3T

T-55 with a GTD-3T gas turbine engine. 

Object 614V (1963)

ATMG 9K11 "Malyutka" with 9S429 guidance equipment, ATGM ammunition capacity of 6 ATGMs.

Object 605

Experimental T-55 variant with a 16kw power unit.

T-55 Shielded 

T-55 with a circular mesh screen protector ZET-1 used against chemical munitions. 

T-55 V-36

T-55 with a V-36 580hp diesel engine.

T-55A
T-55A predecessors, T-55A production variants, T-55A based prototypes.

Object 607

T-55 with improved anti-radiation equipment, anti-neutron lining, anti-neutron lining on the turret roof, sides and UFP. Provided by Factory Number.174.

Object 155A

T-55 with reinforced anti-radiation equipment, and anti-neutron lining. Provided by Factory Number.183.

T-55A (1962)

The serial production variant of Object 607,  removal of the coaxial machine gun, hydropneumatic cleaning system for one observation device, lack of drivers ventilation hatch, re-arranged instrument placement, new loaders MK-5M observation device, re-equipped spare parts package. 

Object 615

Command version fo T-55A, additional R-112 radio station, additional R-113 VHF radio station, 10m semi-telescopic antenna, AB-1-P/30 power unit with a linked L3/2 gasoline engine, new navigation equipment, ammunition capacity of 37 rounds. 

T-55AK Object 155AK (1964)

The serial production version of Object 615.

TO-55 T-55A (196X)

ATO-200 Flamethrower, lack of coaxial machinegun, main gun ammunition capacity reduced to 22 rounds and 460 litres of fire mixture. 

T-55A Obr.1963

Improved anti-radiation lining, new transmission clutches. 

T-55A Obr.1964

SGMT 7,62mm machinegun replaced with PKT 7,62mm machinegun. L-2G illuminator, TSh2B-32P sight, spare parts storage boxed replaced. 

T-55A Obr.1965

New gearbox, tracks with rubber-metal hinges, revised and simplified track tension mechanism, main drive sprockets with 14 teeth, a mechanism for elevating gun to +2/3 degrees after firing for easier loading. 

T-55AK Obr.1966 Batallion Command Variant 

Two R-123/R-123M radio stations and 10m telescopic antenna.

T-55AK Obr.1966 Regiment Command Variant 

R-123 radiostation and R-130, 10m telescopic antenna.

T-55A Obr.1967

Ammunition selection was improved by the addition of 3BM-10 APDS.

T-55A Obr.1970

Commanders GShKM 12,7mm heavy MG with 300 round capacity. 

T-55A Obr.1974

Addition of KTD-1 "Neva" laser rangefinder, TShS-32PVM day sight, R-123 radio statio, GM-1M gamma sensor. 

Object 622 (196X)

T-55A with reinforced anti-neutron lining. 

Object 625 (196X)

Addition of ATGM 9K11 "Malyutka" with 9S429 guidance equipement. 

Late T-55 modifications

T-55 Obr.1981
V-55V 580hp diesel engine, commanders controlled GShKM 12,7mm heavy MG with 400 round capacity, R-123 radio station. 

T-55M Object 155M (1983)

Extensive T-55 modernization. replacement of old V-55V engine for a new V-55U 620hp diesel engine, composite armor addon on the UFP and turret cheeks. solid rubber side skirts, new tracks, improved roadwheel dynamic movement, removal of coaxial hull MG, coaxial gun SGMT 7,62mm MG replaced with PKT 7,62mm MG, the main gun received thermal insulation cover. addition of ATGM complex 9K116-1 "Bastion", FCS "Waves" with TShMS-32PV sight, BV-55 ballistics computer, KTD-2 laser rangefinder, STP-2M "Cyclon M1" 2-plane stabilizer, additional 1K13 guidance sight, napalm protection "Soda", "Tucha" 902B smoke grenade launchers. 

(Some variants received NSVT-12,7 heavy MG's instead of standard DShKM heavy MG's) 

T-55M-1 Object 155M-1 (1983)

V-46-5M 690hp diesel engine. 

T-55M1 (1983)

T-55M without 9K116-1 "Bastion" ATGM complex.

T-55M1-1 (1983)

T-55M-1 without 9K116-1 "Bastion" ATGM complex.

T-55AM Object 155AM (1983)

Extensive T-55A modernization similar to T-55M, ammunition capacity increased to 42 rounds. 

T-55AM-1 Object 155AM-1 (1983)

V-46-5M 690hp diesel engine. 

T-55AM1 (1983)

T-55AM without 9K116-1 "Bastion" ATGM complex.

T-55AM1-1 (1983)

T-55AM-1 9K116-1 "Bastion" ATGM complex.

T-55AMK (1983)

Command variant of T-55AM, additional R-134 radio station, power unit AB-1-P/30. 

T-55AD (1983)

V-55U 620hp diesel engine, "Drozd" APS, solid rubber side skirts, 9K116-1 "Bastion" ATGM complex, FCS "Wave" with TShMS-32PV sight, BV-55 ballistics computer, KTD-2 laser rangefinder, STP-2M "Cyclon M1" 2-plane stabilizer, 1K13 guidance sight, "Soda" napalm protection system, R-173 radiostation, 902B "Tucha" grenade launcher system.

T-55AD1 (1983)

T-55AD without  9K116-1 "Bastion" ATGM complex.

T-55MD Object 155MD (1983)

T-55M with "Drozd" APS. 

T-55MV Object 155MV (1985)

T-55M with Kontakt-1 ERA, addon composite armour removed. 

T-55MV-1 (1985)

V-46-5M 690hp diesel engine. 

T-55MV1 (1985)

T-55MV without 9K116-1 "Bastion" ATGM complex.

T-55MV1-1 (1985)

T-55MV-1 without 9K116-1 "Bastion" ATGM complex.

T-55AMV Object 155AMV (1985)

T-55AM with Kontakt-1 ERA, no composite addon armor.

T-55AMV-1 (1985)

V-46-5M 690hp diesel engine. 

T-55AMV1 (1985)

T-55AMV without 9K116-1 "Bastion" ATGM complex.

T-55AMV1-1 (1985)

T-55AMV-1 without 9K116-1 "Bastion" ATGM complex

Russian Federation T-55 upgrade programs

T-55M5 (2001)

V-46-5MS 780hp diesel engine, Kontakt-5 ERA on hull and turret, T-80U style side screens, reinforced chassis assembly, cannon thermal sleeve, modernized "Wave" FCS with TKN-1SM commander device, DVE-BS wind sensor, TVK-3 drivers sight, new communication systems, automatic FPE, "Tucha" 902B smoke grenade launcher.

T-55M6 (2001)

V-46-5MS 780hp diesel engine, addon composite armour plate on UFP, Kontakt-5 ERA on hull and turret, T-80U style side screens, six roadwheel chassis, FCS system replaced with new 1A40 FCS taken from T-72B with a turret bustle autoloader, new communication system, automatic FPE, 3 crew arrangement. 

(Vehicle had the option to mount other FCS such as 1A33 or 1A45)

T-55AM Omsktransmash 

T-55M5 modernization scheme used on T-55AM.

T-62

T-62 predecessors, T-62 production variants, T-62 based prototypes. 

Object 165 (1958)

Deep modernization of the T-55, V-55 580 hp diesel engine, improved chassis, turret taken from Object 140, combat compartment taken from Object 150, 2A24 100-mm rifled gun, twin SGMT 7.62-mm machine gun, SGMT 7.62-mm course machine gun, total ammunition capacity of 40 shells, Comet stabilizer, a mechanism for ejecting spent cartridges, TSH-2A day sight, TPN-1 night sight, anti-radiation liner, 4 crew.

Object 165 Obr.1959

Increased unification with the T-55, new cast turret, L-2 Luna IR illuminator, commanders TPKUB day device, combined commander device TKN-2 Carmine with OU-3 illuminator, loaders MK-4 monitoring device, a hydropneumatic cleaning system for the driver's observation devices, FPE, GPK-48 gyrocompass, radio station R-113, TPU R-120.

Object 165K (1960)

Command Variant of Object 165.

Object 165P (1961)

Improved anti-radiation lining. 

T-62A (1962)

The serial production variant of Object 165.

Object 166

Development of the Object 165, modified body, 2A20 115-mm smoothbore gun, ammunition capacity of 43 rounds, Meteor stabilizer, TSH-41A day sight, TPN-1night sight.

Object 166 Obr.1961

Improved stabilization and engine cooling, refined G-5 generator.

Object 166P (1961)

Improved anti-radiation lining. 

Object 167 (1961)

New six-roadwheel suspension, B-26 700 hp diesel engine with a new cooling system, reduced armour thickness, removed the course machine gun, ammunition capacity of 40 shells, TSH-2B-41 day sight, TPS-1-41-11 night sight, Object 166P type radiation lining, generator G-10.

Object 167T (1963)

GTD-3T 700hp Gas turbine engine and new transmission. 

Object 167TU (1964)

GTD-3TU 800hp Gas turbine (adapted for climates with low temperatures), reduced fuel consumption.

Object 167D (196X)

Improved anti-radiation lining. 

Object 167 'Malytka' (1963)

9K11 'Malytka' ATGM complex, new engine bay hood. 

T-62 (1962)

Serial production version of Object 166, removed the course machine gun, ammunition capacity of 40 shells, TSH-2B-41 day sight, TPN-1-41-11 night sight, L-2G Luna IR illuminator, driver mechanic night vision device TVN-2.

Object 166M-1 (1964)

V-36 580hp diesel engine, increased hull length, modernized stabilizer, G-6/5S generator.

Object 166M-2 (1964)

More modernized variant of the Object 166M-1, V-36F 640hp diesel engine, new chassis, new engine bay hood, R-123 radio station. 

Object 165M (1965)

V-36 580hp diesel engine, revised Object 167 chassis without the 6th roadwheel, modernized fording equipment. 

T-62 'Malytka' (1963)

T-62 with 9K11 'Malytka'.

Object 167Zh (1965)

R&D program "Acorn", installation of a 19 round autoloader for the 2A21 100mm smoothbore gun, crew reduced to 3 members. 

Object 166TM (1966)

GTD-3TU 800hp gas turbine engine, Object 167T transmission, new overhead track shelves with fuel tanks. 2A26 125mm smoothbore gun with a 22 round autoloader, total ammunition capacity of 36 rounds, combined commanders TKN-3 sight, 3 crew members.

Object 166KN (1963)

Command variant of the T-62, R-112 radio station, TNA-2 navigation equipment, AB-1P/30-U gas generator, spare part boxes relocated, total ammunition capacity of 36 rounds. 

Object 166K (1963)

Object 166KN without navigation equipment. 

T-62K (1964)

Serial production variant of Object 166KN

T-62 Obr.1964

PKT 7,62mm coaxial MG, 2E15 Meteor-M stabilizer, R-123 radio station,  TKN-3 combined commanders observation device.

T-62 Obr.1965

TShS-41U day sight, TPN-1-41-11 armoured sight, R-123 radio station. 

T-62 Obr.1966

GPK-59 gyro-compass.

T-62 Obr.1967

Engine bay without access hatches. 

T-62 Obr.1972

DshKM 12,7mm commanders heavy MG, TShS-41U day sight.

T-62K Obr.1972

DshKM 12,7mm commanders heavy MG, TShS-41U day sight.

T-62 Obr.1974

KTD-1 laser rangefinder. 

Object 169 (197X)

902B "Tucha" smoke grenade launchers same as T-72A

T-62D Object 166D (1983)

Modernized T-62 with 'Drozd' APS.

T-62D-1 (1983)

T-62D with V-46-5M 690hp diesel engine. 

T-62M

 T-62M production variants, T-62M based prototypes. 

T-62M Object 166M6 (1983)

V-55U 620 hp diesel engine, shock absorbers and tracks from the T-72, on-board rubber-fabric screens, reinforced anti-mine protection, composite armour addons on UFP and turret cheeks, 9K116-1 "Sheksna" ATGM complex, Volna FCS with Meteor-M1 stabilizer, TSHSM-41U day sight, BV-62 ballistic computer, KDT-2 laser rangefinder, 1K13 sight-guidance device, 902B "Tucha" smoke grenade launchers, "Soda" napalm protection system, R-173 radio station, R-173P radio receiver.

T-62M late 

DshKM 12,7mm commanders heavy MG, main gun thermal sleeve. 

T-62M1 (1983)

T-62M without ATGM complex.

T-62M-1 (1983)

V-46-5M 690hp diesel engine. 

T-62M1-1 (1983)

T-62M1 with V-46-5M 690 hp diesel engine. 

T-62M1-2 (1983)

T-62M1 without the addon composite armour.

T-62M1-2-1 (1983)

T-62M1-2 with V-46-5M 690hp diesel engine. 

T-62MK (1983)

T-62K modified to T-62M level.

T-62MD (1985)

T-62M with "Drozd" APS, lack of addon composite armour. February 1989, 38th NIII proving grounds performed trials on a modernized T-62 with the T2A2 APS. In April 1990 preliminary trials of the modernised T-62 were finalized.

T-62MV (1985)

T-62M with Kontakt-1 ERA, instead of addon composite armour. 

T-62MV-1 (1985)

V-46-5M 690 hp diesel engine. 

T-64

T-64 predecessors, T-64 production variants, T-64 based prototypes.

Object 430-Z

Medium tank, variant for factory tests, 5TD diesel engine, D-54TS 100-mm rifled gun, coaxial machine gun SGMT 7.62-mm, remote-controlled MG KPVT 14.5-mm, ammunition capacity of 50 rounds, 3000 cartridges 7.62 mm, 500 rounds 14.5 mm, three observation devices for the driver-mechanic TNPO-160, night device for the driver-mechanic TVN-2B, gyrocompass GPK-48, device for the commander TPKU-1, night device for the commander TKN -1, TPN-1 sight, L-2 Luna-II illuminator, TPDS optical rangefinder sight, R-113 radio station, R-120 TPU, a crew of 4 people, weight 35.48 tons.

Object 430-P

Tank for field tests, hydropneumatic suspension with adjustable clearance, and remote-controlled MG was removed.

Object 430M-2

A modified version, defects found in the previous version were eliminated, FPE "Rosa". The engine received a new cooling system and lubrication, the turret was fitted with a new 2-plane stabilizer "Blizzard".

Object 430M-3

A modified version that fielded TPDMS rangefinding sight. 

Object 430 (Command)

Object 430 equipped with the R-112 Radio station, course plotter, and a Ural 180 charging engine linked with a GES-2-1000 generator. Ammo capacity reduced to 35.

Object 435

Installation of a 115mm 2A21 smoothbore gun, new TPDS-2-41 rangefinder sight, and TPN-1-87-23 night sight.

Object 432

Medium tank, further development of the Object 430, composite frontal armour, 5TDF 700 hp diesel engine, new combined transmission, 115-mm 2A21 cannon with autoloader, coaxial machine gun PKT 7.62-mm, ammunition capacity 40 shells, day sight-rangefinder TPD-43B, night sight TPN-1-432, radio station R-123 "Dahlia", a crew of 3 people, weight 36 tons.

Object 003 T-64T

Based on Object 432, is equipped with a 700hp GTD-3L gas turbine engine (transverse arrangement).

Object 004

T-64T with a longitudinally located engine. 

T-64 (1964)

Serial production model, additional welded armour on the UFP, shock absorber on the 2nd pair of roadwheels, dust deflector for the transmission, gyrocompass GPK-21, OU-3GK Illuminator mounted on the left side of the turret.

T-64 Obr.1965

Installation of adjustable onboard anti-chemical screens.

T-64 Obr.1967 

Rectified UFP, observation device for drive TNPO-168.

Object 436 (1966)

Based on Object 432, V-45-1 780 hp engine, hull length increased, fuel reserve reduced, weight 35.6 tons.

Object 445 (1966)

Based on Object 432 for production and refinement at UVZ, V-45-1 780 hp engine, weight 37.5 tons.

Object 021 (1971)

An experimental tank based on Object 432, V-60N 910 hp diesel engine, hydromechanical transmission GMT-69021, new 7-roadwheel chassis, non-axial torsion bars, several types of tracks, weight 41.7 tons.

T-64R (1976)

Modernization of the T-64 to the T-64A performance level.

Object 434

MBT, movable onboard anti-chemical shields, straightened UFP, 2A26 125-mm cannon, autoloader 6ETs10,  with DShKM 12.7-mm machine gun, 2E23 Lilac stabilizer, TPD-2-1 day sight, TPN night sight -1-43A, new Engine-Transmission roof, Kaira tank intercom.

Object 434

based on object 434, 2A46 125-mm cannon, ground clearance reduced to 445 mm, Blizzard stabilizer, TPD-43B rangefinder sight, TPN-1 night sight, measures were taken to reduce the mass to 35.5 tons.

Object 437

further development of Object 436 with an improved transmission based on the T-64A.

Object 438

further development of Object 436 with an improved transmission based on the T-64A.

Object 439

development of object 438.

T-64A (1968)

The serial version of object 434, a new turret, increasing the reliability of components and assemblies, removed ZPU, weight 37.3 tons.

T-64A new turret (1970)

An experimental vehicle with a turret with a solid-state filler.

T-64A Obr.1971

The transport position of the IR searchlight was excluded, the AT-1 boxes, the R-123M "Dahlia-U" radio station was installed on the turret.

T-64A Obr.1972

Improved hull armour, a closed remote-controlled heavy 12.7 mm NSVT machine gun, improved shock absorbers, roller travel stops, the antenna was moved behind the commander's cupola.

T-64A Obr.1973 

Turret with ceramic filling, equipment for self-entrenching, and improved autoloader controls.

T-64A Obr.1974

TPD-2-49 day sight, TPN-1-49-23 night sight, 2E28M2 stabilizer.

T-64A Obr.1975

A new turret design with corundum ball filling, a ford-crossing system up to 1.8 without preparation ford, fastening of a KMT-6 roller mine sweep, road signalling, a heat shield for a gun, a driver's mechanic's night vision device TVN-4PA, a monitoring device TNP- 165A for the gunner, additional observation devices for the TNPA-65 commander, instead of three boxes of spare parts, fuel tanks are installed in the fenders, the left front fuel tank received a pump for running on gasoline, autoloader 6ETs10M, a new dashboard for the driver, engine starting device PUS-15R.

T-64A Obr.1976

 Reinforced tracks.

T-64A Obr.1979

Smoke grenade launchers 902A "Tucha-1".

T-64A Obr.1980

Solid side screens, torsion bars of increased energy intensity, night vision device for driver-mechanic TVNE-4B, 12ST-85R batteries and reticle for a coaxial machine gun.

T-64A Obr.1981

Unification with the T-64B, reinforced side armour of the hull and turret, improved autoloader, closed remote-controlled heavy MG, 1ETs40-2S drive, TPD-K1 day sight-rangefinder.

T-64A Obr.1983

Reflection plate welded on top of UFP following OCD "Reflection" program.

T-64A Obr.1985

Possibility to install Kontakt-1 ERA, 2E42-1 stabilizer, 1A40 FCS with the UVBU side lead generation device, R-173 "Paragraph-R" radio station, the R-173P "Paragraph-P" radio receiver, the R-174 tank intercom.

T-64AK (1973)

Command version of the T-64A, no closed remote-controlled heavy MG, shots that do not fit into the autoloader were removed from the ammo capacity, the PKT ammunition cartridge was reduced from 2000 to 1000, the PAB-2A artillery compass, TNA-3 navigation equipment, an additional HF radio station, mount for a combined antenna device, AB-1 P/30 petrol-electric unit.

Object 447 (1975)

D-81K 125-mm cannon, 9K112-1 "Cobra" ATGM complex, FCS 1A33.

Object 476 (1975)

New cast turret with polyurethane filler, 6TD-1 1000 hp engine, 2A46 125-mm cannon, PKT 1500 cartridge, solid side screens, modified placement of smoke grenade launchers.

T-64AM (1983)

New cast turret with ceramic filler, 2A46-1 125-mm cannon, 6TD-1 engine 1000 hp, weight 40 tons.

T-64AKM

Modernization of the T-64AK similar to the T-64AM.

T-64B
T-64B production variants, T-64B based prototypes.

T-64B Object 447A "Сосна" - "Pine" (1976)

A new turret of a larger volume, 2A46-2 125-mm cannon, 9K112-1 "Cobra" ATGM complex, ammo capacity 36 125-mm rounds, 1250 7.62-mm cartridge, stabilizer 2E26M, a set of observation devices type T-64A Obr.1975, FCS 1A33 with laser sight-rangefinder 1G42, shot resolution unit 1G-43, ballistic computer 1V517, wind sensor 1B11, roll sensor 1B14, tank speed sensor, heading angle sensor, starter generator R15M-2S, weight 39 t.

T-64B1 (1976)

T-64B without ATGM complex, ammo capacity 37 125-mm rounds.

T-64BK (1976)

Commander's version of the T-64B, there is no ATGM complex, equipping with additional equipment of the T-64AK type.

T-64B Obr.1979

Smoke grenade launchers 902A "Tucha-1".

T-64B1 Obr.1979

Smoke grenade launchers 902A "Tucha-1".

T-64B Obr.1980

Side solid rubber-fabric screens.

T-64B1 Obr.1980

Side solid rubber-fabric screens.

T-64B Obr.1981

The side armour of the hull and turret were reinforced, 902A "Tucha-1" smoke grenade launchers, 12ST-85R rechargeable batteries, partially equipped with a 125-mm 2A46-1 cannon, 2E42 stabilizer, and 1A33-1 FCS.

T-64B1 Obr.1981

Bringing the T-64B1 to the level of the T-64B Obr.1981.

T-64B Obr.1984

Redesigned UFP armour array.

T-64BM (1983)

T-64B fitted with a 6TD-1 1000 hp diesel engine.

T-64B1M Obr.1979 (1983)

T-64B1 fitted with a 6TD-1 1000 hp diesel engine.

T-64BV Object 447AV (1985)

Kontakt-1 ERA, 2A46-2 125mm cannon, 2E26M stabilizer or 2A46-1 with 2E42 stabilizer, 1A33-1 FCS, R-173 "Paragraph-R" radio station, R-173P "Paragraph- P" radio receiver, R-174 tank intercom, changing the location of boxes AT-1 and smoke grenade launcher 902A "Tucha-1", weight 42.5 tons.

T-64BV1 (1985)

Modernization of the T-64B1 to T-64BV performance level. 

T-64BVK (1985)

Modernization of the T-64BK to the level of T-64BV but fitted with a radio station R-130M.

T-64BV Obr.1986 

ERA layout reworked. 

T-64BV Obr.1987

Kontakt-1 ERA side skirts overall length shortened. 

T-72

T-72 predecessors, T-72 production variants, T-72 based prototypes.

Object 172 (1968) 

Modernization of T-64A for a four-stroke V-45K 730 hp diesel engine, modified fighting compartment with autoloader and a turret, converted from T-64A turret, fan cooling system, ammunition capacity of 39 rounds, one observation device for the driver, weight 38.9 tons.

Object 173 (1970)

Object 172 hull with Object 434 (T-64A) turret.

Object 172M (1970)

V-46 780 hp diesel engine, undercarriage from Object 167, modified hull, fuel tanks with increased volume for higher capacity, two-stage cassette air purification system, three observation devices of the driver, weight 41 tons.

Object 172M Obr.1971

Improved Chassis and cooling system.

Object 172M Obr.1973 

A pre-production variant of the T-72. Improved reliability of both engine and chassis, single observation device for driver and self-entrenching equipment. 

Object 172MK (1973)

Commander's variant of the Object 172M, radio station R-130M, telescopic 10-m antenna, navigation equipment TNA-3, AB-1-P charging unit and 30-round carousel capacity. 

Object 172MD (1975)

Object 172M equipped with a 125mm 2A49 smoothbore gun. The 2A49 (D-89T) was designed and produced by 'OKB-9' Yekaterinburg. The vehicle passed testing cycles. In the end, Object 175MD was not accepted into the armed forces and was not produced. 

Object 172-2M Buffalo (1972)

Development of Object 172M, V-46F 840 hp diesel engine, enhanced frontal armour, side metal shields, turret shielding, improved suspension, closed remote-controlled heavy MG from T-64A with an NSVT-12 machine gun, increased rate of fire in manual loading mode, carousel ammo capacity 45 rounds, 300 rounds of 12.7 mm, cruising range 750 km, weight 42 tons.

Object 172-2M Buffalo Obr.1974

2A46M 125-mm smoothbore gun with a thermal protective casing, open remote-controlled heavy MG ZU-72, ammunition capacity 44 shots, laser rangefinder TPD-K1, night sight Buran-PA, observation devices TNPA-65 for the gunner and commander, stabilizer 2E42 "Jasmin", commander observation device AGAT-2, smoke grenade launchers 602A "Cloud".

Object 172MN (1972-1975)

Object 172M equipped with a 130mm LP-36E 2A50 rifled gun. 

Object 172-2M Buffalo Obr.1976

Object 172-2M equipped with a new V-67 840hp diesel engine. 

Object 172-3M (1972-1975)

Object 172-2M equipped with a 130mm 2A50 rifled gun. 


T-72 "Урал" - "Ural" (1974)

The serial production variant of the Object 172M, turret without any internal composite fillers. 

T-72K (1974)

The serial production variant of Object 172MK, turret without any internal composite fillers.

T-72 Obr.1974

Addition of a remote-controlled heavy MG NSVT-12,7 with a capacity of 300 rounds added.

T-72 Obr.1975

Improved turret, antenna moved behind the commander's cupola, L-2AG Luna searchlight on the right chine of the turret, additional containers on the turret, heat-shielding cannon cover, two additional TNPO-160 commander's devices, additional gunner's TNPA-65 device.

T-72 Obr.1977

Turret filled with sand quartz cores.

T-72 Obr.1978

A braking device, new tracks, solid side rubber-fabric screens, a system of protection against napalm "Soda".

T-72 Obr.1979

road signalling, cases for placing fire extinguishers.

T-72 Object 172M-E (1975)

Export variant of the T-72 with simplified autoloader controls.

T-72 Object 172MK-E (1975)

Export variant of the T-72K with simplified autoloader controls.

T-72 "ТПД-К1" - "TPD-K1" (1975) 

T-72 fitted with a laser rangefinder TPD-K1.

Object 175 (1975)

A simplified modification variant of Object 172M compared to more advanced Object 172M-2M.

Object 176 (1975)

The increased dynamic travel distance of roadwheels and the energy consumption of shock absorbers, side rubber-fabric screens, new 125mm 2A46 smoothbore gun, increased autoloader capacity, laser rangefinder TPD-K1 and new "Kristall-PA" sight. 

Object 172MP (1977)

Object 172M equipped with an upgraded 125mm 2A46-1 smoothbore gun. 

T-72A predecessors, T-72A production variants, T-72A based prototypes.

Object 172M-1 (1978)

Modernization of Object 172M based on previously made Objects: 172M-2M, 175, 176 and 172MP,  V-46-6 780 hp diesel engine, reinforced frontal armour of the hull, welded rollers with increased dynamic travel, smoothbore 2A46-1 125-mm cannon, ammunition capacity of 44 rounds, TPD-K1 laser rangefinder, TPN-3-49 active-passive night sight with L-4 "Luna-4" IR searchlight, TVNE-4B night vision device of the driver, installation of spare barrels of 275 litres, weight 41.5 tons.

T-72A (1979)

A serial production version of Object 172M-1, side rubber-fabric screens, removable mud flaps, radio station R-123M, modified tracks, road signalling, driver's console PV-76, anti-napalm protection system "Soda", new driver's seat.

T-72AK (1979)

Commander's version of the T-72A, radio station R-130M, telescopic 10-m antenna, navigation equipment TNA-3 "Square", charging unit AB-1-P/30, ammunition capacity 36 rounds.

T-72AK1 (1979)

Company commander's tank, two radio stations R-123M or R-173, navigation equipment TNA-3 and GPK-59.

T-72A Obr.1980 Early

Turret upgraded with new reinforced armour and a new engine-transmission hood.

T-72A Obr.1980 Late

New 902A "Cloud" smoke grenade launchers.

T-72A Obr.1981

Old gun replaced with a new 125mm 2A46M smoothbore gun, and additional fire extinguishers were placed in containers mounted in the rear of the turret.

T-72A Obr.1982 

New turret with antineutron overhead.

T-72A 'Reflection' (1982)

T-72A fitted with an addon plate on the UFP following the OCD "Reflection" program.

T-72A Obr.1983 

Turret 172.10.077SB, the frontal armour of the hull was reinforced, the improved chassis, the FCS 1A40, new ARM plating on the turret roof, fording kit placed behind the turret, 902A "Tucha" smoke launchers placed on the left side of the turret.

T-72A Obr.1984

New V-84 840 hp diesel engine, stabilizer 2E42-2 "Jasmin", 9K120 "Svir" ATGM complex, 1K13-49 night vision sight. 

T-72A Obr.1985

Improved air cleaning system. 

T-72AV (1985)

T-72A modernized with the addition of Kontakt-1 ERA on the hull and turret, smoke grenade launcher layout identical to T-72A Obr.1983

T-72M (1980)

Export variant of T-72A, turret without composite fillers. 

T-72MK (1980)

Export variant of T-72AK, turret without composite fillers. 

T-72M1 (1982)

Reinforcement of the frontal armour of the hull with the addition of a 16mm Reflection plate, turret received quartz filler. 

T-72M1K (1982)

Command version of the T-72M1.

Object 177 (1980)

Addition of 9K120 "Svir" ATGM complex.

T-72A 'Jasmin' (1980)

Equipped with modernized 2E42-2 "Jasmin" stabilizer. 

T-72A KD-45-3 (1981)

T-72A with KD-45-3 840 hp diesel engine.

T-72A V-46-6 (1982)

T-72A with V-46-6 780 hp super-charger diesel engine. 

T-72A Kontakt-1 (1982)

T-72A equipped with Kontakt-1 ERA

T-72A Object 172M-1 with TShU (1985)

T-72A equipped with TShU "Shtora-1" OEAPS

Object 151 (1979)

Self-propelled anti-tank gun system developed on the T-72 tank chassis as part of the "Sprut-S" ROC. The main focus was to improve the weapon systems on the vehicle. As a result a new All-Weather fire control system (FCS) with the addition of a radar sight. The framework featured two different variants. 

Variant 1. Installation of a 152mm 2A58 smoothbore cannon.
Variant 2. Installation of a 125mm 2A66 smoothbore cannon.

Further development of the "Sprut-S" ROC was halted in 1982, leaving the program on a technical project phase, resulting in the vehicle never being made. 

Object 177 (1981)

Prototype T-72A with 9K120 "Svir" ATGM system using semi-automatic laser beam guidance system inbuilt into 1A40-1 FCS linked to the 2A46M 125mm cannon. Experimental work regarding the implementation of "Svir" on T-72A was carried out on the basis of the decision made by the USSR Presidium Commission of Military Industrial Equipment on the 30th of May 1980. 

Object 179 (1981)

Prototype T-72A with 1A33 "Ob" FCS with 9K122 ATGM complex based on 9K112 "Cobra" ATGM complex with semi-automatic radio-command line of sight guidance system. As result 9K122 "Cobra-U" being a prototype ATGM complex never saw the light of being accepted into the armed forces. 

Object 172M with R-23 automatic cannon (1979)

Prototype T-72 with a coaxial 23mm automatic cannon R-23. Due to the lacklustre results and the troubled feeding mechanism which caused shells to get stuck. Further work and development were stopped. 

Object 172M with AGS-17T and MANPADS "Strela-3" (1979)

Prototype T-72 prototype fielded with an AGS-17T automatic grenade launcher and "Strela-3" MANPADS mounted on the commander's cupola. 

Object 172M-1 with air intake heating system (1982)

Prototype T-72 with air intake heating system. The system was designed to be used in climates with extreme negative temperatures, later on, the system was carried over to later production models made by UVZ.

Object 172M-1 with "Ainet" remote detonation system (1982)

Prototype T-72A with a remote-controlled detonation system "Ainet" used on HE-FS shells. The system was later on used on T-90A variant MBTs and some T-80 variants. 

Object 172M with "Reflection-2" program (1983)

Prototype T-72 with measures aimed at improving the protection of the upper frontal plate (UFP) of the hull. This was done to protect the UFP from 105mm M111 APFSDS ammunition. Later on, the progress made on the new amour upgrade was carried over to serial production T-72 tanks. 

Object 172M-1 with "Reflection-2" program (1983)

Prototype T-72A with measures aimed at improving the protection of the upper frontal plate (UFP) of the hull. This was done to protect the UFP from 105mm M111 APFSDS ammunition. Later on, the progress made on the new amour upgrade was carried over to serial production T-72 tanks. 

T-72B predecessors, T-72B production variants, T-72B based prototypes.

Object 184 (1982)

R&D Improvement of T-72A, reinforced frontal armour, turret 172.10.077SB, new chassis, 125mm 2A46M smoothbore gun, ATGM guidance system, ammunition capacity 45 rounds, stabilizer 2E42-2 "Jasmin", smoke grenade launchers moved to the left side of the turret.

Object 184-1 (1982)

Object 184 without the ability to fire ATGMs

Object 184 Obr.1983

Turret 172.10.100SB, strengthening of the frontal armour of the hull.

Object 184 Obr.1984 

Revised frontal armour of the hull, Kontakt-1 ERA, V-84 840 hp diesel engine, 9K120 "Svir" ATGM complex, FCS 1A40-1 with a sighting device 1K13-49, FPE 3ETs13 Hoarfrost, radio station R-173, weight 44.5 tons.

Object 186 (1985)

R&D program "Improvement" - T-72A fitted with a 2V16-2 1000-1200 hp diesel engine, enhanced cooling system, increased engine-transmission bay volume and new transmission. 

T-72B1 (1984)

The serial version of the Object 184-1, 172.10.077SB turret on the first batches, the choice between 2A46 or 2A46M 125-mm smoothbore cannons, 2E28M stabilizer, the lack of ATGM guidance.

T-72B2 (1984) 

Presence of the 9K112 "Cobra" ATGM complex.

T-72B Obr.1985

Corresponds to the Object 184 Obr.1984

T-72B Obr.1987

Enhanced frontal armour of the hull, new turret array. 

T-72BK Object 184K (1987)

Commander's version of the T-72B, radio station R-130M, telescopic 10-m antenna, navigation equipment TNA-4, charging unit AB-1-P/30, ammunition capacity 36 shots.

T-72B1K Object 184K-1 (1987)

Command version of the T-72B1.

T-72B Obr.1989

Installation of Kontakt-5 ERA, new arrangement offenders, change of the combined protection of the turret.

T-72B1 Obr.1989

T-72B Obr.1989 without ATGM complex.

T-72B1K Obr.1989

Commander's version of the T-72B1 Obr.1989.

T-72B Obr.1990

Reconfiguarion of turret.

T-72B Obr.1991

Improved FCS 1A40-1, cross-wind sensor DVE-BS, frontal armour array rework. 

T-72S (1987)

Export modification of the T-72B, reduced frontal armour protection, reduced number of ERA blocks, simplified autoloader controls, and presence of DVE-BS cross-wind sensor. 

T-72S1 (1987)

T-72S without ATGM complex.

T-72S 'Shilden' Object 172M-E8 (1991)

T-72S variant for Iran, V-92S2 1000hp diesel engine. 

T-72BU "Усовершенствованный" - "Advanced" (1988-1989)

T-72B with Kontakt-5 ERA, new 2A66 125mm smoothbore gun, new autoloader, 9M125 ATGM complex, OEAPS "Shtora-1", FCS 1A40-1 with ballistics computer and addition of DVE-BS cross-wind sensor. 

T-72B KD-34 (1989)

T-72B with KD-34 1000hp diesel engine. 

T-72B A-68 (1989)

T-72B with an A-68 diesel engine. 

T-72BM Object 188-1 (1989)

Kontakt-5 ERA, OEAPS "Shtora-1", V-84-1 840hp diesel engine, modernized 2A46M 125mm smoothbore gun.

Object 185 (1986)

Serial production T-72B equipped with 125mm "Anker" 2A66 smoothbore gun with a new autoloader. In 1986 the prototype T-72B equipped with the D-91T (125mm "Anker" 2A66 smoothbore gun) was sent 

Object 184 with TShU (1991)
 
Object 184 with TShU "Shtora-1" OEAPS

Object 184 V-86 (1986)

T-72B with V-86 865hp diesel engine.  

Object 184 KD-34 (1986)

T-72B with KD-35 1000hp engine.

Object 184K AP-18E (1987)

T-72BK with a gas turbine auxiliary power unit AP-18E.

Object 184 V-92S2 (1998)

T-72B with V-92S2 1000hp diesel engine and reworked 'Motor-Transmission Unit'. Similar to T-90 with a reworked 'MTU'.

Object 184 V-92S1

T-72B with V-92S1 1000hp diesel engine produced by ChTZ.

Object 184 FCS "SANOET-2"

T-72B with "Sanoet-2" FCS developed by "UKBTM" and "Peleng" Belarus. 

T-72BK "Drozd-2"

Command variant of the T-72B equipped with "Drozd-2" APS for testing purposes.

Russian T-72B retrofit variants and T-72BA

T-72B Object 184A (1998)

Repair and retrofit of old T-72B tanks to the level of T-72B Obr.1991, turrets from vehicles not earlier than T-72B Obr.1989, a modified sighting system with wind sensor DVE-BS, fenders from T-72B Obr.1989.

T-72BA1 Object 184A1 (1998)

Modernization of T-72B1 to the level of T-72BA, vehicle no longer equipped with an ATGM complex.

T-72B Obr.1999

Partially installed Kontakt-5 ERA with Kontakt-1 ERA, chassis were taken from T-90 Obr.1993, V-84MS 840 hp diesel engine with a bellows for reducing the exhaust temperature, the commander's device TKN-3MK, night device of the driver-mechanic TVN-5, the stabilizer 2E42-4 "Jasmin", weight 45 tons.

T-72B Obr.2000

Kontakt-1 on the hull was replaced with Kontakt-5. 

T-72BA Obr.2005

V-92S2 1000 hp diesel engine, transmission, chassis, radiator, air cleaning system and IR masking systems from T-90A, communication complex "Paragraph" with radio station R-173, radio receiver R-173P, antenna unit filters and AVSK R-174T "Piastr", FPE 3ETs13-1, TVN-5 night device for the driver, automatic sediment drain valve.

T-72B2 Rogatka-1 Object 184M (2006)

Relikt ERA, 2A46M-5 smoothbore cannon, gunner's multi-channel sight "Sosna-U", electromagnetic protection against mines, V-92S2 1000hp diesel engine, APU system mounted in the rear of the hull, side lattice screens. OEAPS "Shtora-1" without IR Dazzlers. Thermal tarp. 

T-72M1 for Libya 

T-72M1 with Kontakt-5 on both turret and hull, presence of 9K120 "Svir" ATGM complex and upgraded FCS 1A40.

T-72M1 for Algeria (2001)

Closed remote-controlled heavy MG, FCS linked with multichannel sight "Sosna-U", automatic target lead system, partial elements of OEAPS "Shtora-1'.

T-72M1M 1st.Variant (2002)

V-84MS 840 hp or V-92S2 1000 hp diesel engines, 9K119 "Reflex" ATGM complex, closed remote-controlled heavy MG, Kontakt-5 ERA on the hull and Relikt on the turret, FCS with a Sosna gunner's multi-channel sight, PNK-4M commander's device, simplified OEAPS "Shtora-1", APS "Arena", a system of electromagnetic protection against mines SEMZ, tracks with parallel RMSh, radio station R-163-50U, TPU R-163-UP, satellite navigation, improved FPE system, an instrumental complex of radiation and chemical reconnaissance GO-27, wind sensor DVE-BS, weight 45 t.

T-72M1M 2nd.Variant (2009)

No APS, closed remote-controlled heavy MG, PNK-4M, Kontakt-5 ERA on the turret and Relikt ERA on hull.

T-72M1M 3rd.Variant (2010++)

Side screens with inbuilt Relikt ERA, lattice anti-cumulative screens on Engine-Transmission segment, closed remote-controlled heavy MG, FCS with ESSA thermal imagine sight for the gunner, commander's device PNK-4M.

T-72M with "КДГБ" (2013)

A version of the T-72M1M with a complex for urban combat, new side screens with inbuilt deflectors, anti-cumulative grilles on the Engine-Transmission segment and the rear of the turret, new tracks, an open remote-controlled heavy MG with protection and a bulldozer blade TBS-86.

T-72B1 White Eagle (2012)

Export modification of the T-72B1, FCS with a multi-channel gunner's sight PN-72, AST BARV.468939.001, a panoramic device for commander PKP-72 "Hawkeye", optionally closed remote-controlled heavy MG, IUS chassis, satellite navigation, tracks with parallel RMSh, new stabilizer.

T-72B1 for Nicaragua (201X)

Modification of the T-72B1 White Eagle for the Nicaraguan Armed Forces, a new commander's cupola.

T-72B3 production variants.

T-72B3 "Буревестник" - "Petrel" (2011)

2A46M-5 125mm smoothbore cannon, improved autoloader for high-power projectiles, 1A40-4 FCS with a Sosna-U multi-channel gunner's sight, a TKN-3MK commander's sight with a "Double" system, Kontakt-5 ERA, R-168-25U-2 "Aqueduct" radio station, meteorological sensor, charge temperature sensor, IR illuminator removed.

T-72B3 Obr.2013

Kontakt-5 ERA was placed on the empty spot left after removing IR illuminator. 

T-72B3M Obr.2014

Modification of T-72B3 for Tank Biathlon, V-92S2 engine, new roadwheel design taken from T-90M, automatic gearbox, panoramic thermal imaging sight of the commander PK-PAN. 


T-72B3 Obr.2016 Early 

An early variant of the T-72B3 Obr.2016, features new side skirts with Relikt ERA, lack of 4S24 ERA on the turret sides. 


T-72B3M Obr.2016 

V-92S2F 1130 hp diesel engine, side skirts with Relikt ERA and additional ERA in a soft hull,  4S24 ERA containers on the sides and stern of the turret, additional ERA on the turret front, lattice screens on Engine-Transmission segment, tracks with oblique lugs, smooth-bore cannon 2A46M-5-01, 2E58 2-plane stabilizer, remote-controlled heavy 6P49 Kord 12.7-mm MG, hardware-software complex AVSKU, single spare parts, automated control complex of the driver, weight 46 tons.

T-72B3A Obr.2018-2021 (Object 184-5)

In January of 2018, UKBTM started work on "Improvement-A" a program focusing on the installation of T09-A6 Arena-M on a T-72B3. 

T-80

T-80 predecessors, T-80 production variants, T-80 based prototypes.

Object 219 SP.1 (1969)

T-64A with a GTD-1000T 1000hp engine.

Object 219 SP.2 (1971)

New hull undercarriage with rubberized roadwheels and mechanical planetary transmission. 

T-80 (1976)

Serial production modification with a T-64A turret, a 2A46-1 125-mm cannon with a heat-shielding casing, an electromechanical autoloader, an optical rangefinder sight TPD-2-49, armour made of BTK-1 steel with a 20%-25% resistance against kinetic ammunition, a remote-controlled gun with NSVT-12.7 "Utes" machine gun.

Object 219RD (1975)

A variant of Object 219 SP.2 with a diesel engine A-53-2 1000 hp, developed in parallel with T-80B, 2A46-2 or 2A46M-1 125-mm cannon, 9K112-1 "Cobra" ATGM system, carousel capacity of 38 shots 125 mm, 1250 rounds 7.62 mm, FCS 1A33 with ballistic computer 1V517, shot resolution unit 1G43.

Object 664

Modification of the T-80 made by the Omsk Design Bureau with the V-46-6 780 hp engine.

 T-80B production variants, T-80B based prototypes.

T-80B (1978)

2A46-2 125-mm gun, 9K112-1 "Cobra" ATGM complex, FCS 1A33 with a laser sight-rangefinder 1G42, ballistic computer 1V517, stabilizer 2E26M, shot resolution unit 1G43, smoke grenade launch system 902A "Tucha", night TPN-3-49 sight, R-123M radio station, increased turret armour.

T-80BK (1978)

Command variant of the T-80B, additional HF radio station and navigation equipment.

T-80B Late Production

2A46M-1 125-mm cannon, unified turret with the T-64B, GTD-1000TF 1100 hp engine, the road wheels have been modernized.

T-80BV (1985)

T-80B with Kontakt-1 ERA.

T-80BV (1985)

T-80BV equipped with Kontakt-1 ERA, 2A46M-1 and 1A33-1 FCS.

T-80BVK (1985)

T-80BK with Kontakt-1 ERA.

Object 219V (1983)

Installation of 1A45 "Irtysh" FCS and 9K119 "Reflex" ATGM complex. 

Object 219E (1989)

T-80B with OEAPS "Shtora-1".

T-80BM1 (1987)

T-80B fitted with T08-A5 "Arena" APS.

T-80BA Object 219RB (1982)

Object 476 turret, increased frontal armour protection of the hull, GTD-1000M 1200 hp engine, 2A46M-1 cannon, 9K119 "Reflex" ATGM complex, carousel ammo capacity increased to 45 of 125mm rounds, 1500 rounds 7.62 mm, 500 12.7 mm, FCS 1A42 with sight 1G46 with built-in control and alignment device, radio station R-173 with digital control, equipment for self-entrenching.

T-80A Object 219A Obr.1982-1984

Modernization of the T-80. Developed and produced by SKB-2 and Leningrad Kirov plant since the mid-1970s in parallel with Object 478 made by KhKBM. In 1984 the vehicle was equipped with Kontakt-1 ERA. 

T-80U production variants, T-80U prototypes.

T-80U Object 219AS (November 27th 1984)

Further development of the T-80A, ERA Kontakt-5, the first three sections of the side screens were reinforced, the GTD-1000TF engine 1100 hp, APU GTA-18A, stabilizer 2E42, FCS 1A45 "Irtysh" with sighting and observation complex of the commander PNK-4S "AGAT-S", night sight TPN-4-49-23 Buran-PA, smoke grenade launching system 902A "Tucha" - "Cloud", PPO 3ETs13 Hoarfrost, attachments for a mine trawl. 

T-80U "Ольха" - "Alder" Object 219AS (1985)

T-80U produced by KhTZ, with closed remote-controlled heavy MG and Kontakt-1 ERA.

T-80U Obr.1990

T-80U fitted with a GTD-1250 and 9K119M "Invar" ATGM system.

T-80UK Object 630A  (1992-1993)

Command version of T-80U, radio station R-163-50U and R-163-50K, navigation equipment TNA-4, electromagnetic protection system against mines, OEAPS "Shtora-1", thermal imaging sight T01-P02T "AGAVA-2T".

T-80U (1994) Swedish Trials

T-80U equipped with T01-P02 "AGAVA-2" thermal sight for Swedish Trials. 

Object 292 (1991)

Newly designed turret for fitting a 152mm LP-83 gun and new autoloader mechanism.

Object 478 (1976)

New cast turret, 6TD 1000 hp engine or 124N 1250 hp, 2A46M-1 125-mm cannon, 9K112-1 "Cobra" ATGM complex, "Vector-4" stabilizer, 1G42 rangefinder sight, "Kristall-PA" night sight, R-163-50U radio station, 902A smoke grenade launch system "Cloud".

Object 478M (1976)

A variant of the Object 478, 124Ch engine 1500 hp, stabilizer 2E42M "Siren-7", closed remote-controlled heavy MG with R-23M 23-mm cannon with 300 round ammo capacity, APS "Tent", FCS 1A42 System, gunner's sight Panorama, night sight TPN-4 Buran-PA, Brod system for overcoming water obstacles up to 2 m without additional equipment.

T-80UD "Берёза" - "Birch" Object 478B (1985)

ERA Kontakt-1, 9K119 "Reflex" ATGM complex, T-80B type chassis, FCS 1A45 "Irtysh" with a ballistic computer LIO-V and a sensor for measuring projectile velocity, a rangefinder sight 1G46, a night sight TPN-4 Buran-PA, gyrocompass GPK-59, radio station R-173 with a digital control system, attachments for installing a mine sweep, broad system, closed remote-controlled heavy MG.

T-80UD "Берёза" - "Birch" Object 478B Late

T-80UD with increased engine reliability and welded turret.

T-80UDK Object 484 (1988)

T-80UD command variant, with additional navigation systems and KV-Radiostation.

Object 478BK (1987)

T-80UD variant with a welded turret.

Object 478B (1988)

T-80UD with "Ainet" and thermal imaging sight Buran-E.

Russian T-80U upgrade variants, T-80U prototypes.

T-80UE-1 Object 219AS-1 (2005) 

Modernization of Т-80BV by installing a turret from Т-80UD, ERA Kontakt-5, FCS 1А45-1 with ballistic computer 1В558, a sensor for measuring atmospheric parameters Т04-В8, thermal imaging, sight "Plisa", PL-1 Infra-red laser projector, gas-turbine engine GTD-1250 1250 hp, input device 1V216M, closed remote-controlled heavy MG, reduced fuel consumption, APU, hydrostatic transmission GOP-165.

Object 219M (2005)

Modification T-80BV, ERA Relikt, T-90 style side skirts, APS T08-A5 "Arena", 2A46M-4 125-mm cannon, upgraded autoloader for high-power ammunition, GTD-1250G engine with the possibility of short-term afterburner up to 1400 hp, APU.

T-80BVM Object 219RVM (2017)

ERA Relikt mounted on the UFP of the hull, sides and turret, side screens and anti-chemical grilles on the Engine/Transmission section and the rear of the turret as on the T-72B3 Obr.2016, blocks 4S24 on the sides of the turret, smoothbore cannon 2A46M-4 125-mm, 2E58 2-plane stabilizer, closed remote-controlled heavy MG, fire control system with a multi-channel gunner's sight Sosna-U, sight-backup TV PDT, wind sensor DVE-BS.

Object 291 (1993)

Increased frontal armour, 1250 hp GTD-1250 engine, 2A46M-4 cannon, upgraded autoloader for 750 mm long ammunition, suspension with increased energy absorption, ground clearance reduced to 437 mm, new air intake device, radio-absorbing coating RPZ-86M, FCS 1A45 with thermal imaging sight, stabilizer 2E42-M, ballistic computer 1V558 with the calculation of corrections for each individual projectile, displaying images from the gunner's sight to the commander's instruments, meteorological sensor T0-4V, air conditioning, night device for driver-mechanic TVN-5 "Mango".

T-80UM Object 219AS-M (1992)

T-80U modification, improved turret layout, 3 additional ERA blocks on the turret, radio-absorbing coating RPZ-86M, 9K119M "Invar" ATGM system, 12,7mm MG ammunition capacity increased to 450 rounds, thermal imaging sight T01-P02T 'AGAVA-2T' radio station R-163-50U.

T-80U (1995)

T-80U fitted with 'Drozd' APS

T-80UE (1995) 

Modification of T-80U for the Greek Tender, sight-rangefinder 1G46M, OEAPS "Shtora-1", new control systems, thermal sight and GOP-165 hydrostatic transmission.

T-80UM-1 "Барс" - "Bars" Object 219AS-M1 (1997)

Further development of the T-80UM, GTD-1250G engine 1250 hp, hydrostatic transmission GOP-165, 2A46M-4 125-mm cannon, FCS 1A45-1 with ballistic computer 1V558, meteorological sensor T0-4V8, possibility to mount thermal sight T01-P02T "AGAVA-2TI", stabilizer 2E46M, radio station R-163-50U with receiver R-163UP, APS T08-A5 Arena-E, air-conditioner, engine thermal insulation, closed remote-controlled heavy MG.

T-80U Obr.2001 

T-80U modernization program to bring the vehicle up to T-80UM-1 standards, without installing a new engine and OEAPS/APS.

T-80UA Object 219AM-1 (2005)

Unified T-80U modernization project to improve the performance of the vehicle, and bring it up to T-80UM-1 standards. T-80UA featured the "Plisa" thermal imaging sight. 

T-80AT  Object 219AT

T-80U modernization program. "Kaktus" ("Karkas-1/Karkas-2") ERA, a new welded turret with autoloader moved to the back of the turret, new GTD-1250G with short-term afterburner ability, 2A46M-4 125mm cannon with "Ainet" round system, new FCS, additional sensors, air-conditioner, GPS guidance. 

Object 640 "Black Eagle"

Deep modification of the T-80U, seven roadwheel chassis, a new low-profile turret with a turret bustle autoloader, new ERA, hydrostatic transmission, new onboard controls, GTD-1500 engine, tracks with extenders, new FCS.

Object 219M fitted with Burlak Combat Module (20XX)

The last remaining Object 219M prototype was handed over to Omsktransmash to continue the Burlak combat module prototype. The vehicle features the same original hull and mounts a newly designed turret. 

T-90

T-90 prototypes, T-90 production variants.

Object 188 (1990)

Enhanced combined semi-active armour, Kontakt-5 ERA, a new cast turret, TShU-1 searchlights, V-92S2 1000 hp engine, new suspension, 2A46M-2 125-mm cannon, closed remote-controlled heavy MG NSVT -12.7 "Cliff", 9K119 "Reflex" ATGM complex, autoloader and fenders from Object 185, FCS 1A42 with stabilizer 2E42-4 "Jasmine", gunner's information and computing complex 1A43, digital ballistic computer 1V528-1, ability to mount thermal imaging sight TO1-PO2T "AGAVA-2T", sighting and observation complex of the commander PNK-4S with vertical stabilization, night vision device of the driver-mechanic TVN-5, wind sensor DVE-BS, VHF radio station R-163-50U, receiver R-163-UP.

T-90 Object 188 (October 5th 1992)

V-84MS 840hp engine with a bellows to reduce the exhaust temperature, night infrared gunner's sight TO1-KO1 Buran-PA, "Ainet" remote detonation system, OEAPS "Shtora-1", sighting and observation complex of the commander PNK-4S with vertical stabilization, driver night vision device TVN-5, wind sensor DVE-BS, VHF radio station R-163-50U, receiver R-163-UP.

T-90S Object 188-E1 Obr.1992

The export variant of the baseline T-90 tank. Was approved for export on October 5th 1992. The T-90S in its configuration was not produced in large quantity and did not go into export. 

Object 188A (1995-1996)

A prototype version of a T-90 with a welded turret. Between July-August 1996 the vehicle underwent full acceptance tests. The Object 188A was never approved for serial production in Russia. After completing trials the turret design was taken in for further development and was later put into full-scale production to be mounted on T-90A and T-90S tanks in UVZ, Lower Tagil.

T-90K Object 188K (1994)

Command variant of the T-90, "AGAVA-2" thermal sighting system, HF radio station R-163-50K (R-163-50U "Crossbow-50U" VHF range and receiver R-163-UP, R-163 -50K "Crossbow-50K" KV-range. 

3rd of June 1994, the T-90K was accepted into the armed forces by the decree of the MoD of the RF.

T-90A production variants, T-90A based prototypes.

T-90A Object 188A1 Obr.2004

The serial production version of Object 188A, turret size increased, Kontakt-5 ERA with 4S22 containers, sealed fuel tanks, 2A46M-5 125-mm cannon, closed remote-controlled  6P49 Cord 12.7-mm, autoloader extended for long projectiles, FCS 1A42 with T01-K04 "Buran-M" night sight and a periscopic device of the commander TKN-4S AGAT-S stabilized in two planes.

T-90AK Object 188A1K (2005)

Command variant of the T-90A, tactical control system, TIUS, improved observation systems and communication systems. 

T-90A Obr.2005

T-90A with an updated Buran-M night sight. 

T-90A Obr.2006

A thermal imaging system using the Catherine-XP matrix replaced the Buran-M night sight, an improved stabilizer and a combined day-night device for a driver-mechanic TVK-2 with a third-generation electro-optical converter.

T-90A Obr.2009

Thermal image sight with a new matrix plate.


T-90A Object 188A2 Obr.2010

T-90A equipped with a software and hardware complex for the interaction of the automated process control system.

Object 188A1 (S) with KE2K

A prototype version of T-90A/S equipped with the KE2K power/air conditioning unit, designed by SPA "Electromashina". KE2K is mounted in the rear of the turret, replacing the spare parts container. This unit was designed to provide the crew with stable temperatures in extreme climates, help cool the gunner's thermal imaging sight and act as an APU to provide additional power. KE2K was mounted on a T-90S tank for testing in January-February of 2010. The T-90S with KE2K did not get past the testing phases and was never produced. 

T-90AM  (2011)

T-90MS in the version for the Russian army (ROC "Breakthrough-2"), 2A82 125-mm smoothbore gun, camouflage kit "Cape", new high-explosive fragmentation shells ZOF54 and shells ZSH7 with ready-made lethal elements. Unknown if the tank was made in metal or not.

T-90AMK (2011)

Command version of the T-90AM with additional communications equipment, satellite navigation systems, and tactical control system. Unknown if the tank was made in metal or not.

T-90M variants.

T-90M Obr. 2006 "Proryv-2" 

The first concept of a T-90 modernization upgrade was shown at a presentation in 2005. Has 2A82 cannon with instruments for barre bending, add-on turret armour modules and upcoming ERA "Relikt" with early 4S23 containers on the front plate and front of the turret. The side of the hull uses Kontakt-5 ERA with 4S22 containers. Lattice screens are used on the sides and back of the turret as well as the engine area of the hull (side and back). Received "Sosna-U" gunner's primary sight with a new remotely controlled cover instead of the bolted one and "PKP" 3rd generation commander's independent thermal sight. Additional 7.62mm machine gun on a manual mount next to commander's hatch. The turret is extended with a new additional compartment complete with blowout panels in the back for holding additional ammunition (10 shells + 10 charges). Received an auxiliary power unit on the left side of the back of the hull. 

T-90M Obr. 2009 

Retains T-90A hull with 4S22 Kontakt-5 ERA. A whole new turret with new composite armour - makes add-on armour modules obsolete for the design. 4S23 Relikt ERA used on the turret in new containers - both on the front and side of the turret, as well as on the side of additional ammunition storage extension. Lattice screens are used on the back of the turret extension. New CITV mount as well as remote-controlled 12.7mm machine gun NSVT. The "Sosna-U" gunner's primary sight received new dual remotely controlled covers. Received new ERA coverage for the top of the turret using 4S23 containers. Received new smoke launcher array and new Shtora receivers on the front of the turret - removed old ones above the gun. The tank was shown at Nizhny Tagil at an event in 2009.

T-90MS Obr. 2010 

The possible export variant of a modernized T-90 tank. Combines turret design of T-90M Obr. 2009 and hull design of T-90M Obr. 2006. Lacking an auxiliary power unit. Uses a new 2-plane stabilizer system which results in increased turret rotation speed.

T-90MS Obr. 2011 

The export variant of a modernized T-90 tank. Features several changes from T-90MS Obr. 2010 design. New side skirts of the hull are employed with 4S23 Relikt ERA in the same array as on T-90AM project. The cannon is replaced with 2A46M-5 instead of 2A82. The side turret ERA array is redesigned and a new flat cover is installed. Features "Aramid" anti-shrapnel lining inside of the tank, as well as a protected carousel. A remote-controlled machine gun was switched out for 7.62mm PKM. Received auxiliary power unit back. Received new 4S23 ERA casing for the upper front plate for better effectiveness (angled). Features a new angled mantlet piece for better protection.

T-90MS Obr. 2015 

New side turret ERA cover and a new mount for the remote-controlled machine gun. Received new engine - V-92S2F 1130hp diesel engine.

T-90M Obr. 2016 "Proryv-3" 

New modernization of T-90 tank for the Russian Army. The side skirt 4S23 Relikt array is modified for better coverage. New cover for the side turret ERA. Lattice screens are installed all across the turret (back, sides, front). New auxiliary power unit. Received new cannon - 2A46M-6. Received new mudguards with better latch. The smoke launcher array has been modified. Remote-controlled machine gun switched for 12.7mm "KORD.

T-90M Obr. 2017 "Proryv-3" 

Turret lattice screens are replaced with newly designed soft lattice screens - all across, replacement of old rubber pads for new rubber trackpads.

Note: Small number of T-90M and T-90MS vehicles post-2018 feature the domestic PNM-T thermal sight complex, as a result phasing out the older Sosna-U complex provided by France. 

Object 187

Object 187 No.1,2 

Prototypes No.1 and No.2, the closest to the appearance of the T-90.

Object 187 No.1 used a V-84MS 840hp diesel engine.
Object 187 No.2 used a KD-34 (V-85) 1000hp diesel engine. 

Object 187 No.3

Object 187 No.3 was used to test various components of the machine, which is why it was not fully completed, GTD-1250\1500G was subsequently installed on sample No.3.
Additionally, Object 187 No.3 featured a new welded turret unlike samples No.1 and No.2.

Object 187 No.4 

Object 187 No.4 is similar to Object 187 No.3. Additionally, the vehicle received a new engine, the X-shaped Chelyabinsk A-85-2 1200hp engine. The welded turret was redesigned, the vehicle also received modular armour. 

Object 187 No.5,6

Objects 187 No. 5 and No. 6 are the most advanced models of the experimental series. The previously installed A-85-2 X-shaped engine on Sample no.4 was replaced with a more powerful X-shaped A-85-3 1500hp engine. The vehicle also had a different engine mounted at some point, a prototype 2V12-3 engine. 

Note: Object 187 No.3 was converted from the decommission Object 187 No.1, Object 187 No.2 was used for live round fire and disposed of. Object 187 No.3 only differs from Object No.1 only in GTD-1250-1500G gas turbine engines and On-Board Information and control system for the gas turbine engine.  

"Burlak" research and development program. 

The GABTU of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation announced a competition for R&D under the codename "Burlak". FSUE "UKBTM" from Lower Tagil and FSUE "KBTM" from Omsk took part in the competition. Omsk "Design Bureau of Transport Engineering" won the competition. There were several factors that influenced the determination of the winning Design Bureau. Omsk offered a far lower price for R&D, the overall price for the entire program was severely underestimated and subsequently, the cost of performing R&D drastically increased. In addition to the offered cost of R&D, Omsk already had experience with creating a similar program in the late 90s. That being the Object 640 "Black Eagle".  

As a result, within the framework of R&D "Burlak" in KBTM in 2005 - 2009 work was carried out to create a "unified fighting compartment" (UFC) for tanks such as T-72, T-80, T-90. The new UFC was developed both for the production of newly manufactured tanks with a new turret, and for the modernization of existing tanks without replacing the turret.

The main idea of the new UFC for tanks such as T-72/90 was as follows. The mechanized conveyor of the autoloader would house 22 rounds. The additional ammo would be placed in non-mechanized ammunition racks in the hull and turret great. The mechanized autoloader would be manually replenished by the crew. 

Omsk Design Bureau proposed an idea that would increase the combat effectiveness of the T-72, T-80, and T-90 tanks that would carry a new UFC. The solution included the addition of a second turret-mounted autoloader. This would have allowed the vehicle to retain its standard carousel-style autoloader in the hull while also utilizing the new turret-mounted autoloader. 

From that point onwards, the new UFC implemented the concept of a 'double-flow autoloader'. For its implementation in the rear of the turret, it was envisaged to install an armoured removable "transport-loading container" (TLC) with an automatic loading mechanism. This removable TLC had various capacities: 16 rounds, 22 rounds and 32 rounds. Overall the total ammunition count would range from 38 rounds or more. The use of a removable armoured TLC with an automatic loading mechanism made it possible to expand the range of ammunition and use modern ammunition of increased power (increased length). 

Another advantage of the TLC scheme was the separate placement of part of the ammunition from the crew, which improved the safety of the crew and the tank as a whole.

Distinctive features of a tank with UFC for R&D "Burlak":

• Modular armour with removable protective modules, which are a combination of dynamic and "passive" protection
  
• Fastening the modular protection to the turret with bolts
• Increased to 2.5 sq. m. the internal volume of the turret (the existing T-90 tanks have an internal volume of the turret of 1.85 sq. m, and the T-80 tanks - 1.93 sq. m.) due to which it is possible to place a complex of onboard equipment that meets the modern requirements handling and ergonomics
• The turret is made with the possibility of installing a removable armoured TLC complex with an automatic loading mechanism
  
• The entire ammunition load of the tank is in two mechanized stowages: one stowage in the TLC with an autoloader complex, the other in a conveyor located at the bottom of the tank
• The possibility of using modern shots of increased power (increased length) in the TLC compartment.

It is known that within the framework of the Burlak R&D project a prototype of the "Ya-02" tank was manufactured - a modernized T-72B tank. Despite this, at the beginning of 2010, at a press briefing, Chief of Armaments of the RF Armed Forces, General V.A. announced that the R&D program "Burlak" was closed at the end of 2009.