It features a shortened 125mm gun, said to be more effective in urban combat. The complex is also fitted with a bulldozer blade and all-round protection against handheld anti-tank weapons. The turret can be equipped with rocket launchers or other weapons.
they have too much meat and too little money for these toys. Glad the Ukrainians, who have the opposite situation, will be able to pick some idea via Budanov's guys
How do I mention This Is The Way without getting mauled by braindead cartoon dogs..
These will last a couple of minutes on the front.
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I'm sure this will be produced in as large numbers as the T-14 and the Su-57.
Considering that they seem to very short of tanks these days, this would have to pick up a lot of slack. However, I doubt that they would be able to make enough of these to make a difference over the next 6-12 months.
What are the odds that it's all painted plywood with a battered Lada underneath ?
Unlikely. "This prototype is under manual control because, er, the robotic system is constantly developing!"
Those two facts are not mutually exclusive. Manual control Lada with plywood
There are plenty of old T-72A that can't be refurbished so why not use those?