First a little self incrimination; I had and knew this
information already and even reported on it in an earlier post on pg.17
the "new" RESET T-90S is the T-90MS. Again the end notes are reminders to my self as I ready myself for the 2012/2013 campaign. This next site gives us our first real good look at the T-90MS as displayed last Sept. It'll be 1500kg heavier then current T-90 variants in the Russian Army bringing the weight up to 48 tons, the carousel loaded 40 round 125mm 2A46M-5 has been modified to the point it will have increased range, a new FCS, a "newer" modified version of the RELIKT ERA, APS, RWS MG with range to 1500m, improved weapons storage to increase crew survival and more you'll just have to read on it. What I want to see is whether or not any more modifications are made from this when shown in India at the end of the month. There have been rumors that a deal is in the making with India to upgrade their T-90S tanks to the MS standard, both sides deny this, and India wasn't happy with the way the Russians have treated them over the T-90S situation as I've posted on here earlier from the BROADSWORD site. And India is committed to the ARJUN and FMBT Programs as well plus the fact the Army's modernization program is reduced per the ref below last. Also this confirms for me this the bridge to the ARMATA.
http://www.armyrecognition.com/russi..._pictures.html
http://en.rian.ru/mlitary_news/20120217/171360722.html
http://ajaishukla.blogspot.com/2012/...air-force.html
TRACK AND ADD.
2. Russia to also make improvements to 170 T-72B MBTs to include a new ERA (RELIKT), FCS, COMMS and engine. They've modified a tank plant just for this purpose. I believe this more an upgrade then RESET program and yes there is a difference. I would look to the
T-90MS for the FCS and COMMS equipment.
http://www.armyrecognition.com/march...b_0903123.html
http://en.rian.ru/mlitary_news/20120217/171360722.html
TRACK AND ADD.
3. Update on the Algerian tank deal; the T-90C is not in the OOB but they have the T-90S. So the T-90C (As posted earlier with a newer ref.) will be a...
http://www.armyrecognition.com/febru...a_1802122.html
TRACK AND ADD.
4. The Indonesian Govt. is starting to sound like the Indian Govt.
now; Is it the LEO or not (It is now, I think!)? The Dutch had the inside track but...Is it the Dutch or the German LEO's? Somebody please make up your mind, that felt good and here's the update.
http://www.armyrecognition.com/march...r_1003121.html
TRACK AND ADD.
5. Peru in pursuit of a newer and heavier MBT originally chose the Chinese MBT-2000 to fill the need, however, yes they changed their mind. They've decided after extensive tests between the LEO 2A6, OPLOT T-84, T-90S and MBT-2000, to go with the T-90S as it was felt it better suited the terrain and could afford to spend a little more. The T-90S will replace the Peruvian T-55 tanks which was considered for an upgrade, however their neighbors are going bigger and better..
http://www.armyrecognition.com/march...u_1303124.html
http://www.dmilt.com/index.php?optio...rica&Itemid=58
TRACK AND ADD.
6. And on those
T-72 tanks from the Ukraine, I've managed to identify the type as the T-72AG. The "when" is still a mystery. I'll keep at it.
TRACK AND ADD...SOMEDAY!
Well if I don't show any progress on my other hobby, I might find myself "IN THE DEEP DARKS" with CINCLANTHOME!?!
It's sooo good to know the 2012/2013 campaigh is already off to an early start for me!?!
Enjoy your weekends!!!!!!
Regards,
Pat