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Preparations for the Victory Day parade on May 9 have begun at a training ground in the town of Alabino in the Moscow Region.
Watch the video to see the latest in Russian military technology: multi-ton T-90 tanks, MSTA-S howitzers and Topol-M launchers in rehearsal for the parade.
Victory Day celebrates the Russian defeat of the Nazis and is a big event in Russia.
The Russians also bring out a lot of WW2 Rusiian equipment like the famous T-34 tank and the Katyusha multiple rocket launcher.
Military experts simulated a showdown between the Russian T-90 tank and the German Leopard 2A6 to verify the claims by some Russian generals that the Russian hardware was inferior to its NATO analogues.
Using mathematical models to simulate a battle between the Russian and the German tank, experts concluded that in a real battle the Leopard would not stand a chance of coming within a shooting distance of T-90.
The T-90 uses a 125 mm smoothbore tank gun while the German Leopard 2A6 Rheinmetall uses the 120 mm L55 smoothbore gun. Many military experts believe that the Leopard tank is superior to the Abrams M1A2.
Rightardia would point out that mathematical models can be fudged.
The Rusisans have a point when they can make four of their tanks for the price of one Leopard.
It was the simpler but effective Russian T-54 tank that defeated the German Tigers and Panzers in World War 2.
The Russian Т-90S main battle tank is often called a "flying" tank. It weighs just 46.5 tons, far less than many foreign built tanks.
The T-90S is almost unique in terms of rate of fire
and it is capable of destroying many types of armor at the range of up to five kilometers.
The T-90S main battle tank is equipped with an automatic fire control system capable of detecting targets even at night
and regardless of the weather. The sight is equipped with a thermal
night-vision camera.
Reactive armor protects the Т-90S from
armor-piercing and sub-caliber shells. The Shtora infrared ATGM jamming
system can disrupt enemy anti-tank guided missiles.
This tank has an
early-warning capability which can alert the crew to an incoming attack,
and release a smoke shield, thereby rendering the T-90S invisible to
enemy weaponry.
Thanks to a powerful 1000-hp engine, the Т-90S can
attain a top speed of 60 kph on the road and up to 45 kph on rough
terrain.
Analysts say the T-90S has proven itself in high
temperatures both in the Indian desert and in Malayan jungles.
The
T-90S is popular among foreign customers for its superb combat and
performance characteristics. The tank serves with the armed forces of
India, Algeria and Saudi Arabia.
Could this tank defeat a US MIA2 Abrams tank. Rightardia doubts it. This tank is descended from the T-72 and when adopted by the Russians army when the more expensive T-85 tanks with their turbine engines performed poorly in the Georgian conflict.
However, the Russians are working on a new T-95 tanks that may be a match for the M1A2.
T-95 tank
Many military analysts believe the Leopard 2A6 is the best tank in the world based on tests in Europe with both the German and US Abrams tank.
Rightardia comment: The Russian T-90 performed well in South Ossetia while the turbine powered T-80 had mechanical problems. Several T-80s were also destroyed by Israeli anti-tank weapons provided to the Georgian army. The T-90 tanks should give the IAF an edge.
NEW DELHI, August 24 (RIA Novosti) - India's defense industry handed over to the army on Monday the first ten T-90 Bhishma main battle tanks assembled under a Russian license at a domestic plant, Indian media reported.
The Indian Army was the first export customer for the T-90s, which have been in service with the Russian Armed Forces since the mid-1990s. India ordered 310 T-90s in 2001 following delays in the manufacturing of the indigenous Arjun main battle tank and Pakistan's decision to purchase the T-80 from Ukraine.
An agreement was also signed for the licensed production of another 1,000 T-90s. However, production was delayed due to Russia's reluctance to transfer technology, prompting India to purchase another 300 tanks from Russia last year.
Licensed production of the tanks had earlier stalled due to a disagreement with Russia over transfer of technology, which was resolved at the end of 2008.
The Heavy Vehicles Factory at Avadi near Chennai, plans to produce 100 tanks per year.
The T-90 is equipped with 125 mm smooth-bore gun, 12.7 mm anti-aircraft machine gun and 7.62 mm co-axial machine gun supported with high accuracy sighting systems, and automatic loader for higher firing rate.
It also features sophisticated protection from chemical, biological and nuclear attacks.
Local media cited Indian Minister of State for Defense Pallam Raju as saying on Monday that domestic production T-90 tanks was an "important milestone" for the Indian army and a step towards attaining self-sufficiency in its preparedness.
According to open sources, about 700 T-90 tanks have been deployed so far with six armored regiments in northern and central India.
The rolling out ceremony was organised at the Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF).
The Bhishma tanks are equipped are supported with a high accuracy sighting systems and also Automatic Loader ensuring high rate of fire.
Bhishma’s capability to fire guided missiles in addition to conventional ammunition using the same main gun barrel is a significant factor.
The integrated fire control system of Bhishma consists with the gunner’s sight, guided weapon system and ballistic computer that supports the accurate firing of conventional ammunitions as well as the guided missiles.
The built in Explosive Reactive Armour (ERA) enhances the tank protection, which will save crew and equipment from chemical, biological and radioactive attack.
The tank is also equipped with new thermal imagers which enhances night fighting capability.(ANI)
08 July, 2009, 17:51
Multi-million dollar deals are on the table as Russia showcases some of its most advanced weaponry at the Seventh International Exhibition of Arms, Military Equipment and Ammunition in the Urals.
Despite the financial crisis that is affecting most of the world, the number of participants of the arms exposition in Russia’s Nizhny Tagil has only reduced by at most 8% in comparison to last year, the organizers of the event assure.
The T-90 tank and the tracked self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon Tunguska are among the hits on display at the show.
Turkmenistan has already bought the first batch of Russia’s T-90 tanks, dubbed “the flying tank” for its exceptional maneuverability and speed.
The T-90 is Russia’s main battle tank and is the most sophisticated and modern tank in the Russian armed forces. Designed and built in the city of Nizhny Tagil in the Urals, the 46-ton beast can cruise at up to 60 kilometers per hour and simply ignores many land and water obstacles.
“It can hit the target with precision. During accuracy tests, results showed about 999 hits out of 1000. It can fire and guide missiles within a five kilometer range. Compared to other tanks, it is the most mobile and very maneuverable,” says Yury Tyurin, Chief Specialist at the Uralvagonzavod factory.
Its 125 mm gun can break through 1,000 mm wide armor and the tank has a unique three-layer protection system.
T-90
There are more than 900 T-90s in the Russian army. The T-90 has proven to be so effective that India purchased more than 500 of them for its ground forces.
The T-90 is thought to be one of the most modern and attractive exhibits at the seventh international arms exhibition in Nizhny Tagil.
There is one fighter with much more experience and it deserves attention as well – the tracked self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon Tunguska-M1.
It was first put in service back in 1982 by the USSR. Since then it has been modified several times and is currently used by the armies of six countries.
Tunguska’s unique feature is that it is armed with both guns and missiles, and can attack targets both in the skies and on the ground.
“Its main advantage is in conducting combat performance with artillery weapons in motion. With rocket armament you have to stop and fire, but with artillery armament you can keep moving,” explains Lev Ochagov, Chief Specialist at the Development Design Office of Ulyanovsk mechanical plant.
Over 400 companies are taking part together with about 40 foreign delegations. Organizers boast that the budget of this year’s show is larger than ever.
The reason for so many countries coming to this exhibition is that some major arms deals could be signed. Last year several contracts were signed to supply arms to India and to the UN.
The participants of the exhibition, apart from demonstrating their products, are holding seminars and conferences to attract more customers.
The spectacular display of arms attracts a good deal of military specialists, arms producers, and ordinary people interested in modern arms alike.
