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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Air Superiority"]].
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' (Object 188M), colloquially known as the "Proryv-3" (Прорыв-3; Breakthrough-3), is the latest mass-production MBT in service with the Russian Army. First spotted in 2017, the T-90M features a redesigned, welded turret, advanced fire control system and remote-controlled weapon station, as well as a new powerplant to keep up with advancing MBT development. The redesign also introduced an autoloader and ammunition layout revision for better survivability in combat.
  
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The T-90 traces its origins to the Soviet-era [[T-72 (Family)|T-72 tank family]], which was developed during the Cold War as a successor to the T-62 and T-64 tanks. The T-72 was widely exported and saw action in numerous conflicts. The T-90 itself evolved from the T-72 lineage, with the initial models designated T-72BU and later renamed T-90. The T-90M represents the latest iteration of the T-90 series, featuring further upgrades to enhance its combat capabilities. These upgrades include improved armor protection, enhanced firepower with the integration of advanced munitions, and upgraded electronics and targeting systems to improve accuracy and situational awareness. The T-90M is the second tank in Russia’s top rank lineup to receive Relikt ERA, and fourth to have access to the 3BM60 APFSDS round, which significantly improves its armor and lethality.
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Introduced in [[Update "Air Superiority"]], the T-90M introduces further upgrades to enhance its combat capabilities, including a new powerplant, upgraded turret and FCS, as well as access to new Relikt ERA modules for maximum protection. Although the decade-old lack of reverse speed still haunts the vehicle, the overall upgrades on T-90M bring it up to modern standards with improved protection.
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
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''Describe armour protection. Note the most well protected and key weak areas. Appreciate the layout of modules as well as the number and location of crew members. Is the level of armour protection sufficient, is the placement of modules helpful for survival in combat? If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.''
 
''Describe armour protection. Note the most well protected and key weak areas. Appreciate the layout of modules as well as the number and location of crew members. Is the level of armour protection sufficient, is the placement of modules helpful for survival in combat? If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.''
  
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'''Armour type:''' <!-- Rolled Homogenous Armour (Front, Rear, and side Hull, Turret)
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'''Armour type:''' <!-- The types of armour present on the vehicle and their general locations -->
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Cast Homogenous Armour (Gun Mantlet, LFP)
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High Hardness Rolled Armour (UFP, Turret Front, Sideskirts)
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Structural Steel Slats (Hull Engine Area, Turret Ring and Rear)
 
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! Armour !! Front !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
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! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
 
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| Hull || 60 mm || 80 mm || 40 mm || 20 - 30 mm
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| Hull || ___ mm || ___ mm ''Top'' <br> ___ mm ''Bottom'' || ___ mm || ___ - ___ mm
 
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| Turret || 100 - 230 mm || 70 - 80 mm || 95 mm || 30 - 80mm
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| Turret || ___ - ___ mm ''Turret front'' <br> ___ mm ''Gun mantlet'' || ___ - ___ mm || ___ - ___ mm || ___ - ___ mm
 
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| Cupola || ___ mm || ___ mm || ___ mm || ___ mm
 
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{{Specs-Tank-Mobility}}
 
{{Specs-Tank-Mobility}}
 
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To further enhance mobility as well as compensate for the heavier weight, the T-90M was fitted with the ChTZ V-92S2F engine from the T-72B3 mod. 2016 (post-UBH upgrade). While this increased the acceleration of the vehicle, the unchanged transmission inherited from previous Soviet/Russian MBT designs means it retains the notorious -4.2 km/h reverse speed, so always plan your attack route and seek cover when facing an enemy armoured column - the T-90M's reverse speed won't be much help, especially in open terrain.
  
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{{tankMobility|abMinHp=1751|rbMinHp=999|AoAweight=1|weight=51}}
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{{tankMobility|abMinHp=1,751|rbMinHp=999|AoAweight=1|weight=51}}
  
 
=== Modifications and economy ===
 
=== Modifications and economy ===
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{{main|6P49MT (12.7 mm)|PKT (7.62 mm)}}
  
 
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! colspan="5" | [[6P49MT (12.7 mm)|12.7 mm 6P49MT]]
 
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! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
 
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| Pintle || 300 (150) || 700|| -5°/+60° || ±180°
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| Pintle || 300 (300) || 700 || -10°/+45° || ±180°
 
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! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
 
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The T-90M should be played somewhat cautiously across Arcade, Realistic and Simulator battles due to its poor mobility and gun depression of -6°. However if played cautiously, the T-90M is an amazing tank having both ample amounts of armor and firepower, which can easily and swiftly take on its two main rivals, being the M1A2 SEPV2 and the Leopard 2A7V.
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The T-90M should be played somewhat cautiously across Arcade, Realistic and Simulator battles due to its poor mobility and gun depression of -6°. However, if played cautiously, the T-90M is an amazing tank having both ample amounts of armour and firepower, which can easily and swiftly take on its two main rivals, being the [[M1A2 SEP V2]] and the [[Leopard 2A7V]].
  
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
  
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* 3BM42 APFSDS round available stock, with a researchable and powerful 3BM60 APFSDS round also available
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* Improved gunnery systems
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* Tandem-charge barrel launched ATGM is available
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** 3BM42 APFSDS round available stock, with a researchable and powerful 3BM60 APFSDS round also available
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* Outstanding thermal vision quality
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** Tandem-warhead barrel launched ATGM is available
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* Excellent gun handling
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** Outstanding thermal vision quality
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* Strong frontal armour performs well against both kinetic and chemical projectiles
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** Excellent gun handling thanks to the new gun laying motors
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* Presence of spall liner can save crew members
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* Improved protection
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** Strong frontal and side protection with Relikt ERA modules
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** Presence of spall liner can save crew members
 
* Laser Warning System (LWS) alerts of incoming laser guided threats
 
* Laser Warning System (LWS) alerts of incoming laser guided threats
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* Tier 4 Additional ERA Modification available (Relikt 5)
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* Revised ammunition layout and water-cooled ammo rack reducing the risk of detonation
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* Ammo in the hull is jacketed and stored horizontally, reducing the risk of detonation
 
 
* Autoloader provides a consistent reload speed regardless of crew health and skill
 
* Autoloader provides a consistent reload speed regardless of crew health and skill
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* Good mobility
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* Improved mobility over previous T-72/T-90 series with 1130 hp engine
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
  
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* Poor gun depression of -6°
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* Some flaws inherited from previous designs
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* Slow reverse speed, terrible for retreats
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** Poor gun depression of -6°
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* No Shtora APS like the T-90A
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** Fatal -4.2 km/h reverse speed when retreat
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* Prone to being breeched
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** Relatively cramped crew and modules
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* Relatively cramped crew and modules
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** Fixed, relatively slow 7.1 second reload equivalent to previous T-72 series/PLAGF MBTs
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* Slower reload compared to all nations except China
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* Lacks any means of APS, unlike T-90A
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* High likelihood of gun system damage due to the protection layout
 
* Only has 3 crew members
 
* Only has 3 crew members
  
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''- From [[wt:en/news/8620-development-t-90m-modernized-breakthrough-en|Devblog]]''
 
''- From [[wt:en/news/8620-development-t-90m-modernized-breakthrough-en|Devblog]]''
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The T-90M MBT is currently being utilized by Russian Armed Forces in their current war against Ukraine, other than its current role in the conflict with Ukraine, the T-90M MBT hasn't seen much combat. However, its deployment in this conflict showcases its capabilities and effectiveness in modern warfare scenarios. The Russian Armed Forces have long relied on the T-90 series for its reliability, firepower, and versatility. With ongoing conflicts providing opportunities for real-world testing and refinement, the T-90M continues to evolve, ensuring that it remains a potent force on the battlefield for years to come.
 
  
 
== Media ==
 
== Media ==

Latest revision as of 08:02, 23 October 2024

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This page is about the Soviet medium tank T-90M. For other versions, see T-72 (Family).
T-90M
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T-90M
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VIII Rank
Battle rating:
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Class:
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Description

The T-90M (Object 188M), colloquially known as the "Proryv-3" (Прорыв-3; Breakthrough-3), is the latest mass-production MBT in service with the Russian Army. First spotted in 2017, the T-90M features a redesigned, welded turret, advanced fire control system and remote-controlled weapon station, as well as a new powerplant to keep up with advancing MBT development. The redesign also introduced an autoloader and ammunition layout revision for better survivability in combat.

Introduced in Update "Air Superiority", the T-90M introduces further upgrades to enhance its combat capabilities, including a new powerplant, upgraded turret and FCS, as well as access to new Relikt ERA modules for maximum protection. Although the decade-old lack of reverse speed still haunts the vehicle, the overall upgrades on T-90M bring it up to modern standards with improved protection.

General info

Survivability and armour

ERA
Effective action against the cumulative ammunition
Composite armour
Balanced protection against all types of ammunition
Smoke grenades
Creation of a smoke screen in front of the vehicle
ESS
Creation of a smoke screen in the direction of movement of the vehicle
LWS
Notifies about the vehicle's exposure to laser emissions
Self-entrenching equipment
Creation of ramparts and trenches in soft ground
Armourfront / side / back
Hull176 / 80 / 40
Turret235 / 70 / 50
Crew3 people
Visibility75 %

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Armour type:

Armour Front (Slope angle) Sides Rear Roof
Hull ___ mm ___ mm Top
___ mm Bottom 		___ mm ___ - ___ mm
Turret ___ - ___ mm Turret front
___ mm Gun mantlet 		___ - ___ mm ___ - ___ mm ___ - ___ mm
Cupola ___ mm ___ mm ___ mm ___ mm

Notes:

Mobility

Speedforward / back
AB67 / 5 km/h
RB and SB60 / 5 km/h
Number of gears7 forward
1 back
Weight50.0 t
Engine power
AB2 156 hp
RB and SB1 130 hp
Power-to-weight ratio
AB43.1 hp/t
RB and SB22.6 hp/t

To further enhance mobility as well as compensate for the heavier weight, the T-90M was fitted with the ChTZ V-92S2F engine from the T-72B3 mod. 2016 (post-UBH upgrade). While this increased the acceleration of the vehicle, the unchanged transmission inherited from previous Soviet/Russian MBT designs means it retains the notorious -4.2 km/h reverse speed, so always plan your attack route and seek cover when facing an enemy armoured column - the T-90M's reverse speed won't be much help, especially in open terrain.

Game Mode Max Speed (km/h) Weight (tons) Engine power (horsepower) Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton)
Forward Reverse Stock AoA Stock Upgraded Stock Upgraded
Arcade 67 5 50 1 1,751 2,156 35.02 42.27
Realistic 60 5 999 1,130 19.98 22.16

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference
AB3 714 → 6 945 Sl icon.png
RB3 607 → 6 745 Sl icon.png
SB4 567 → 8 540 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications290 100 Rp icon.png
471 000 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost3 100 Ge icon.png
Crew training310 000 Sl icon.png
Experts1 080 000 Sl icon.png
Aces2 200 Ge icon.png
Research Aces1 280 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
150 / 190 / 210 % Sl icon.png
250 / 250 / 250 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Mobility Protection Firepower
Mods new tank traks.png
Tracks
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
23 000 Sl icon.png
390 Ge icon.png
Mods new tank suspension.png
Suspension
Research:
12 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
18 000 Sl icon.png
310 Ge icon.png
Mods new tank break.png
Brake System
Research:
12 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
18 000 Sl icon.png
310 Ge icon.png
Mods new tank filter.png
Filters
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
23 000 Sl icon.png
390 Ge icon.png
Mods new tank transmission.png
Transmission
Research:
17 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
26 000 Sl icon.png
440 Ge icon.png
Mods new tank engine.png
Engine
Research:
17 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
26 000 Sl icon.png
440 Ge icon.png
Mods tank tool kit.png
Improved Parts
Research:
4 500 Rp icon.png
Cost:
23 000 Sl icon.png
390 Ge icon.png
Mods dozer blade.png
Dozer Blade
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
23 000 Sl icon.png
390 Ge icon.png
Mods extinguisher.png
Improved FPE
Research:
3 600 Rp icon.png
Cost:
18 000 Sl icon.png
310 Ge icon.png
Mods thermal sight.png
NVD
Research:
12 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
18 000 Sl icon.png
310 Ge icon.png
Mods tank reinforcement ussr.png
Crew Replenishment
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
23 000 Sl icon.png
390 Ge icon.png
Mods smoke screen.png
Smoke grenade
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
23 000 Sl icon.png
390 Ge icon.png
Mods engine smoke screen system.png
ESS
Research:
17 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
26 000 Sl icon.png
440 Ge icon.png
Mods tank additional armor.png
Additional ERA Kit
Research:
17 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
26 000 Sl icon.png
440 Ge icon.png
Mods new tank horizontal aiming.png
Horizontal Drive
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
23 000 Sl icon.png
390 Ge icon.png
Mods tank cannon.png
Adjustment of Fire
Research:
12 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
18 000 Sl icon.png
310 Ge icon.png
Mods counterMeasures.png
LWS/LR
Research:
12 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
18 000 Sl icon.png
310 Ge icon.png
Mods new tank vertical aiming.png
Elevation Mechanism
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
23 000 Sl icon.png
390 Ge icon.png
Mods tank ammo.png
125mm_ussr_ATGM_ammo_pack
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
23 000 Sl icon.png
390 Ge icon.png
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Artillery Support
Research:
17 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
26 000 Sl icon.png
440 Ge icon.png
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125mm_ussr_3BM42_APDS_FS_ammo_pack
Research:
17 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
26 000 Sl icon.png
440 Ge icon.png

Armaments

Laser rangefinder
Reduces the error and increases the maximum measurable distance of the rangefinder
Night vision device
Improves visibility by enhancing natural light or active illumination.
Thermal imager
Allows to see thermal radiation in the infrared range day and night

Main armament

125 mm 2A46M-5 cannon
Two-plane stabilizer
Reduces the swing of the gun in two planes while moving
Autoloader
Automatically feeds projectiles into the breech. The speed does not depend on the skills of the loader
Ammunition40 rounds
First-order22 rounds
Reload7.1 s
Vertical guidance-6° / 13°
Main article: 2A46M-5 (125 mm)

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125 mm 2A46M-5 Turret rotation speed (°/s) Reloading rate (seconds)
Mode Capacity Vertical Horizontal Stabilizer Stock Upgraded Full Expert Aced Autoloader
Arcade 40 -6°/+13° ±180° Two-plane 38.1 52.7 64.0 70.8 75.3 7.10
Realistic 23.8 28.0 34.0 37.6 40.0

Ammunition

Penetration statistics
Ammunition Type of
warhead 		Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
10 m 100 m 500 m 1,000 m 1,500 m 2,000 m
3BK18M HEATFS 550 550 550 550 550 550
3BM42 APFSDS 457 454 445 431 419 406
3OF26 HE 42 42 42 42 42 42
9M119M1 ATGM (tandem) 850 850 850 850 850 850
3BM60 APFSDS 580 576 567 555 543 532
Shell details
Ammunition Type of
warhead 		Velocity
(m/s) 		Projectile
mass (kg) 		Fuse delay
(m) 		Fuse sensitivity
(mm) 		Explosive mass
(TNT equivalent) (kg) 		Ricochet
0% 50% 100%
3BK18M HEATFS 905 19 0.05 0.1 2.79 65° 72° 77°
3BM42 APFSDS 1,700 4.85 - - - 78° 80° 81°
3OF26 HE 850 23 0.3 0.1 5.24 79° 80° 81°
3BM60 APFSDS 1,660 5.12 - - - 78° 80° 81°
Missile details
Ammunition Type of
warhead 		Velocity
(m/s) 		Range
(m) 		Projectile
mass (kg) 		Fuse delay
(m) 		Fuse sensitivity
(mm) 		Explosive mass
(TNT equivalent) (kg) 		Ricochet
0% 50% 100%
9M119M1 ATGM (tandem) 445 6,000 17.2 0.4 0.01 5.72 80° 82° 90°

Ammo racks

Full
ammo 		1st
rack empty 		2nd
rack empty 		3rd
rack empty 		4th
rack empty 		5th
rack empty 		6th
rack empty 		Visual
discrepancy
40 __ (+__) __ (+__) __ (+__) __ (+__) __ (+__) __ (+__) __

Machine guns

12.7 mm 6P49MT machine gun
Two-plane stabilizer
Reduces the swing of the gun in two planes while moving
Ammunition300 rounds
Belt capacity300 rounds
Reload5.0 s
Fire rate700 shots/min
Vertical guidance-10° / 45°
7.62 mm PKT machine gun (coaxial)
Ammunition2 000 rounds
Belt capacity250 rounds
Reload8.0 s
Fire rate700 shots/min
Main articles: 6P49MT (12.7 mm), PKT (7.62 mm)

Offensive and anti-aircraft machine guns not only allow you to fight some aircraft but also are effective against lightly armoured vehicles. Evaluate machine guns and give recommendations on its use.

12.7 mm 6P49MT
Mount Capacity (Belt) Fire rate Vertical Horizontal
Pintle 300 (300) 700 -10°/+45° ±180°
7.62 mm PKT
Mount Capacity (Belt) Fire rate Vertical Horizontal
Coaxial 2,000 (250) 700 - -

Usage in battles

The T-90M should be played somewhat cautiously across Arcade, Realistic and Simulator battles due to its poor mobility and gun depression of -6°. However, if played cautiously, the T-90M is an amazing tank having both ample amounts of armour and firepower, which can easily and swiftly take on its two main rivals, being the M1A2 SEP V2 and the Leopard 2A7V.

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Improved gunnery systems
    • 3BM42 APFSDS round available stock, with a researchable and powerful 3BM60 APFSDS round also available
    • Tandem-warhead barrel launched ATGM is available
    • Outstanding thermal vision quality
    • Excellent gun handling thanks to the new gun laying motors
  • Improved protection
    • Strong frontal and side protection with Relikt ERA modules
    • Presence of spall liner can save crew members
  • Laser Warning System (LWS) alerts of incoming laser guided threats
  • Revised ammunition layout and water-cooled ammo rack reducing the risk of detonation
  • Autoloader provides a consistent reload speed regardless of crew health and skill
  • Improved mobility over previous T-72/T-90 series with 1130 hp engine

Cons:

  • Some flaws inherited from previous designs
    • Poor gun depression of -6°
    • Fatal -4.2 km/h reverse speed when retreat
    • Relatively cramped crew and modules
    • Fixed, relatively slow 7.1 second reload equivalent to previous T-72 series/PLAGF MBTs
  • Lacks any means of APS, unlike T-90A
  • High likelihood of gun system damage due to the protection layout
  • Only has 3 crew members

History

The T-90M MBT was developed by the Ural Design Bureau of Transport Engineering under the "Breakthrough" modernization program. During this development the T-90 family of tanks received a new welded turret, featuring Relict ERA, an improved engine and a modern fire control system, which includes a panoramic commander sight and multi-channel for the gunner's sight. This modernized variant was presented to the general public in 2017, and since 2019 T-90M tanks have begun to enter service with the Russian Federation's army.

- From Devblog

Media

Skins
Images
  • T-90M Devblog Wallpaper 01.jpg
  • T-90M Devblog Wallpaper 02.jpg
  • T-90M Devblog Wallpaper 03.jpg
Videos
The Shooting Range #389 - Metal Beasts section at 00:25 discusses the T-90M.

See also

Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:

  • reference to the series of the vehicles;
  • links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.

External links

Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:

  • topic on the official game forum;
  • other literature.


USSR medium tanks
T-28  T-28 (1938) · T-28 · T-28E
T-34-76  T-34 (Prototype) · T-34 (1940) · T-34 (1941) · T-34 (1st Gv.T.Br.) · T-34 (1942) · T-34E STZ · T-34E
T-34-57  T-34-57 · T-34-57 (1943)
T-34-85  T-34-85 (D-5T) · T-34-85 · T-34-85E
T-34-100  T-34-100
T-44  T-44 · T-44-100 · T-44-122
T-54  T-54 (1947) · T-54 (1949) · T-54 (1951)
T-55  TO-55 · T-55A · T-55AM-1 · T-55AMD-1
T-62  T-62 · T-62M-1
T-64  Object 435 · T-64A (1971) · T-64B
T-72  T-72A · T-72AV (TURMS-T) · T-72B · T-72B (1989) · T-72B3 · T-72M2 Moderna
T-80  T-80B · T-80U · T-80UD · T-80UK · T-80UM2 · Т-80U-Е1 · T-80BVM · Object 292
T-90  Т-90А · T-90M
Trophies/Lend-Lease 
Germany  ▂T-III · ▂T-V
Great Britain  ▂МК-IX "Valentine"
USA  ▂M3 Medium · ▂M4A2

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