Military expert, director of the Air Defense Museum Yuri Knutov in an interview Pravda.Ru He listed the main features of the Russian T-90 Proryv tank. According to him, one of the important advantages of this combat vehicle is the deep location of the ammunition niche, which reduces the likelihood of explosion in case of penetration of armor.
“In this case, even if the shells explode, a special plate is knocked down that directs the entire blast wave, flame and smoke out of the vehicle. Thus, the tower does not collapse and the crew has a chance to survive. This is what increases the survival rate,” explained the expert.
Also, according to him, the T-90 is equipped with a powerful engine and dynamic armor with active protection that prevents missiles flying towards the tank. Knutov also concluded that the combat vehicle was lighter than its Western counterparts.
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Source: Gazeta
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