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T-14 Armata vs T-90

T-14 Armata main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 T-14 Armata
T-90 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 T-90
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Specifications
T-14 Armata T-90
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Main battle tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Uralvagonzavod Malyshev HMB Plant
Number produced -- units 4,000 units
Estimated unit price $4.5 million $4.5 million
Combat weight 55.0 tons 48.0 tons
Maximum speed 90 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 500 km 550 km
Length 10.70 m 9.63 m
Width 3.50 m 3.78 m
Height 3.30 m 2.22 m
Crew 3 3
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
T-14 Armata T-90
Main armament 2A82-1M 125 mm smoothbore cannon 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun
Secondary weapon 12.7 mm Kord machine gun (6P49) 12.7mm Kord Heavy machine gun
Engine 12N360 Twin Turbo Diesel 1,100 kW (1,500 hp) V-92S2F

Overview

The T-14 Armata and the T-90 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Uralvagonzavod and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively.

The T-14 Armata weighs 55.0 tons vs 48.0 tons for the T-90. Top speed is 90 km/h for the T-14 Armata vs 60 km/h for the T-90. Operational range is 500 km for the T-14 Armata vs 550 km for the T-90. The T-14 Armata is armed with a 2A82-1M 125 mm smoothbore cannon, while the T-90 carries a 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun.

Unit cost is $4.5M for the T-14 Armata vs $4.5M for the T-90. The T-90 entered service 32 years before the T-14 Armata (1992 vs 2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-14 Armata or T-90?
The T-14 Armata is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the T-90's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the T-14 Armata or T-90?
The T-90 has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the T-14 Armata's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the T-14 Armata or T-90?
The T-14 Armata is heavier at 55.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-90's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the T-14 Armata or T-90?
The T-14 Armata is longer at 10.70 meters compared to the T-90's 9.63 meters.
How many crew members do the T-14 Armata and T-90 require?
Both the T-14 Armata and T-90 require a crew of 3.
Which is more expensive, the T-14 Armata or T-90?
The T-90 is more expensive at approximately $4.5 million per unit compared to the T-14 Armata at $4.5 million.
What are the main armaments of the T-14 Armata and T-90?
The T-14 Armata is armed with 2A82-1M 125 mm smoothbore cannon while the T-90 carries 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun as its main armament.