T-90M

This page is about the Soviet medium tank T-90M. For other versions, see T-72 (Family).

T-90M

T-72B3

T-90M

T-72B3

USSR

VIII Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
12.0	12.0	12.0

Class:

Medium tank

Research:400 000

Purchase:1 080 000

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Description

The T-90M (Object 188M), colloquially known as the "Proryv-3 " (Прорыв-3; Breakthrough-3), is one of the new composition of Russian Army in first spotted in 2017 as their latest mass-production MBT in service. The T-90 traces its origins to the Soviet-era 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; by 2017, the T-90M was spotted during a public occasion featuring a redesigned, welded turret, advanced FCS, RCWS as well as new powerplant to keep up with the mainstream of MBT development; the redesign also introduced autoloader and ammunition layout revision for better survivability during combat.

Introduced in Update "Air Superiority" as the end-of-line Soviet/Russian MBT, T-90M introduced further upgrades to enhance its combat capabilities, namely new powerplant, upgraded turret and FCS, as well as access to new Relikt ERA modules for maximum protection; although the decade-old lack of flexibility on retreat still haunts the vehicle, the overall upgrades on T-90M will certainly enhance the vehicle to the modern standards with lesser need to concern about 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 %

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.

Armour type:

Armour	Front	Sides	Rear	Roof
Hull	60 mm	80 mm	40 mm	20 - 30 mm
Turret	100 - 230 mm	70 - 80 mm	95 mm	30 - 80mm
Cupola	20 mm	20 mm	20 mm	20 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 the mobility both for keeping up with the mainstreams of MBT development as well as compensate for the heavier weight, T-90M installed ChTZ V-92S2F engine from T-72B3 mod. 2016 (post-UBH upgrade). While this increased the acceleration of the vehicle, the unchanged transmission inherited from previous Soviet/Russian MBT design also means it retained the notorious -4.2 km/h reverse speed, so always plan the attack route and seek for cover when facing enemy armor column - its reverse speed won't do much especially at openings.

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	1751	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

RB3 607 → 6 745

SB4 567 → 8 540

Total cost of modifications290 100

471 000

Talisman cost3 100

Crew training310 000

Experts1 080 000

Aces2 200

Research Aces1 280 000

Reward for battleAB / RB / SB

150 / 190 / 210 %

250 / 250 / 250 %

Modifications

Mobility	Protection	Firepower
Tracks Research: 15 000 Cost: 23 000 390 Suspension Research: 12 000 Cost: 18 000 310 Brake System Research: 12 000 Cost: 18 000 310 Filters Research: 15 000 Cost: 23 000 390 Transmission Research: 17 000 Cost: 26 000 440 Engine Research: 17 000 Cost: 26 000 440	Improved Parts Research: 4 500 Cost: 23 000 390 Dozer Blade Research: 15 000 Cost: 23 000 390 Improved FPE Research: 3 600 Cost: 18 000 310 NVD Research: 12 000 Cost: 18 000 310 Crew Replenishment Research: 15 000 Cost: 23 000 390 Smoke grenade Research: 15 000 Cost: 23 000 390 ESS Research: 17 000 Cost: 26 000 440 Additional ERA Kit Research: 17 000 Cost: 26 000 440	Horizontal Drive Research: 15 000 Cost: 23 000 390 Adjustment of Fire Research: 12 000 Cost: 18 000 310 LWS/LR Research: 12 000 Cost: 18 000 310 Elevation Mechanism Research: 15 000 Cost: 23 000 390 125mm_ussr_ATGM_ammo_pack Research: 15 000 Cost: 23 000 390 Artillery Support Research: 17 000 Cost: 26 000 440 125mm_ussr_3BM42_APDS_FS_ammo_pack Research: 17 000 Cost: 26 000 440

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°

Give the reader information about the characteristics of the main gun. Assess its effectiveness in a battle based on the reloading speed, ballistics and the power of shells. Do not forget about the flexibility of the fire, that is how quickly the cannon can be aimed at the target, open fire on it and aim at another enemy. Add a link to the main article on the gun: {{main|Name of the weapon}}. Describe in general terms the ammunition available for the main gun. Give advice on how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage.

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

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 6P50
Mount	Capacity (Belt)	Fire rate	Vertical	Horizontal
Pintle	300 (150)	700	-5°/+60°	±180°

7.62 mm PKT
Mount	Capacity (Belt)	Fire rate	Vertical	Horizontal
Coaxial	1,250 (250)	700	N/A	N/A

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 armor and firepower, which can easily and swiftly take on its two main rivals, being the M1A2 SEPV2 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

• Skins and camouflages for the T-90M from live.warthunder.com.

Images

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Videos

The Shooting Range #389 - Metal Beasts section at 00:25 discusses the T-90M.

See also

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