Tank T-90 with the combat department "Burlak"
“According to reports, the development was carried out in Omsk at the beginning of the 2000-s, it actively used the experience gained during the creation of the 640 Black Eagle Object. It was planned that the radically modified unified tower will take its place on T-80, T-72 and T-90, ”writes the author of the article Lev Romanov.
“The first thing that strikes the eye is the stern compartment of the turret, in which there is an automatic loader, designed for elongated armor-piercing sabots with improved armor penetration. Launchers are located in the compartment, which outwardly resemble those on the Armata T-14. Apparently, these are elements of an active defense complex capable of intercepting not only rocket-propelled grenades, anti-tank missiles, but tank-gun shells, ”the publication says.
The frontal projection of the tower is protected by elements of dynamic protection, which was to radically enhance the ability of the tank to withstand various threats. Protection boards enhanced with new screens with dynamic protection.
“In the evaluation of this project, expert opinions were divided. Some believe that its adoption into service would greatly enhance the capabilities of existing tanks. Others, more skeptical, consider Burlak too weighted and prefer the fighting compartment developed in Nizhny Tagil, which can now be seen on the T-90MS. With a very high security, it is more compact and, accordingly, does not impair the maneuverability of the tank, "- the author notes.
The development of the Burlak combat unit was stopped after the Defense Ministry was headed by Anatoly Serdyukov.
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