General Viktor Sobolev, a member of the State Duma Defense Committee, called the Armata an unsuccessful and unprotected tank and there is no point in changing it. In his opinion, it is better to wait until the modernization of the T-80 and T-90 is completed, then they will become the best tanks in the world. Many tankers do not like the position of the crew on the Armata, stated He is in talks with NSN.
“We need to protect the entire tank, not just put the crew in a capsule. And the main question is whether they will survive in this capsule in case the ammunition explodes,” Sobolev explained. — In addition, the tank’s control, operation, ease of maintenance, etc. must be reliable. “I wouldn’t even begin to change the Armata, the concept itself is wrong.”
The MP reminded that work to improve the T-90 and T-80 tanks is currently ongoing. As a result, a single tank with different engines will be created, he said.
“After modernization, they will be the best in the world,” Sobolev assured.
Let us remember what Rostec CEO Sergei Chemezov said: statedIt was stated that the T-14 Armata tank is superior to existing tanks in terms of its features, but it is not possible to use it in special operations due to its high cost. According to the head of the state agency, it is easier for the army to purchase cheaper T-90 tanks. At the same time he reported“Armata” is in service with the Russian Armed Forces.
Previously Sobolev defended About the division of Ukraine with Dmitry Medvedev.
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Source: Gazeta
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