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Here is an interesting article that has been translated by Google.
The original in Russian with nice photos can be found here:
http://gurkhan.blogspot.co.nz/2012/02/80_24.html
Here is the text in English:
Basically this article is talking about the large number of T-80s in Russian Army service that could just be scrapped when they have plenty of service life left and with fairly straight forward upgrades would be very capable tanks that could easily be exported to certain customers.
The problem is that the last remaining Russian tank producer is not interested in selling T-80s... they want to sell T-90s.
The original in Russian with nice photos can be found here:
http://gurkhan.blogspot.co.nz/2012/02/80_24.html
Here is the text in English:
Friday, February 24, 2012
T-80, "the sword" dull?
Who does not know "vosmidesyatki"? It seems there are none. For a long time, this powerful tank represented the most advanced technological level of the Soviet Union was "the edge of the sword" tank groupings aimed at NATO. On it are legends ...
However, due to a number of circumstances, with the collapse of the Soviet Union was closed and production of this wonderful tank.
Nevertheless, he is still here, has not disappeared, "with a wave of a magic wand."
Until now, such as tanks T-80 regularly serving in the Armed Forces of Russia. The troops on TSBRT BTRZ and are now about 5,000 of these tanks. Of the five thousand, the largest mass is the modification of the T-80BV - now they have about 3,000 units of-life - 20 - 25 years.
Accepted and approved program of armored vehicles are required to operate these machines to develop the resource, with subsequent delivery to the scrap. But is it right? Indeed, despite the lack of production, "vosmidesyatki" was not thrown by their "parents." For about 15 years, The St. Petersburg CB "Spetsmash" is continuing work on developing a variety of options for upgrading this tank. Even if the T-80 is no longer fit into the new look of the Russian army, then surely you can find a foreign buyer for these cars. After a major overhaul with modernization, the cost of these tanks will be approximately 2 - 2.5 times less than the cost of any new ones. And interest in such machines is beginning to emerge. Here we should recall the contract for delivery in 2011, the Republic of Cyprus modernized T-80UA and sell Belarus Yemen capitally repaired T-80BV . Clearly, despite the presence of the developments and the enormous potential, despite the fact that now the entire production, and modernization of tanks, almost all concentrated in the same hands - the hands of the Corporation "Uralvagonzavod", engage in sales of the upgraded and rebuilt T-80 is simply no wants. The problem, bordering on mismanagement of the unit.
The upgraded T-80U is equipped with active protection systems (KAZ), "Arena-E" - combat tracked vehicle, which has powerful weapons, armor protection reliable, high maneuverability and a modern fire control system.
The complex of active protection will automatically detect and engage with the place and when the tank is moving anti-tank grenades and missiles in all conditions of combat employment at any time of year and day.
The main characteristics of the set (ARENA):
The range of velocities intercepted targets, m / s .......................................... .... 70-700
Protection sector, deg.:
elevation ............................................... ........................................ from -6 to +15
azimuth ................................................ ......................... right 127, left 135
Number of safety ammunition ............................................... ............................. 31
Probability of hitting an incoming missile,% ............................................ . 70-80
The stage of working out - a prototype, passed state tests.
Upgraded T-80UA (object 219AM-1)
When upgrading a tank is installed:
- System 2A46M-4; New Main Gun
- The upgraded fire control system (KVO), 1A45-1;
- Installation of stem bending accounting UUI-2; muzzle reference system on the Main Gun
- Day-night sighting system commander TO1-KO4;
- Night sighting system, gunner's TO1 KO5 (as an option installed thermal sight "Plisa");
- A set of optical-electronic suppression "blind." Shtora jammer and smoke rocket system
The main advantages in comparison with the T-80U:
- Increased the DDS:
- Gunner at 300-600 m
- Commander in the 700-1000 m;
- Reduced training time, the commander of a shot in the 1.8-2 times;
- Increased to 40 deg / sec maximum speed of rotation of the tank, which provides a sighting shooting (instead of 16-24 deg / sec);
- Set-2 UUI provided stability shooting accuracy, regardless of the influence of climatic conditions, causing bending of the trunk and the number of shots fired;
- Reduced, about 2-3 times, the time for maintenance and adjustment of KVO through the use of a portable console.
The stage of working out - adopted in 2005.
T-80U-E1
When upgrading a tank is installed:
- The fighting compartment of the T-80UD;
- Gas turbine engine GTD-1250 power 1250 hp;
- Air intake device which allows to overcome without preparation fording depth of up to 1.8 m;
- Stand-alone power unit rated at 18 kW; This APU reduces fuel consumption as the main engine can be shut down and the electronics and heating powered by APU instead
- Input Device Amendments OHR 1V216M for 15 types of ballistics;
- Built-in explosive reactive armor on the sides and the VFD;
- Introduced measures to reduce fuel consumption.
Main features - at the T-80U.
The stage of working out - Tank adopted in 2005.
Basically this article is talking about the large number of T-80s in Russian Army service that could just be scrapped when they have plenty of service life left and with fairly straight forward upgrades would be very capable tanks that could easily be exported to certain customers.
The problem is that the last remaining Russian tank producer is not interested in selling T-80s... they want to sell T-90s.
