Well it looks like the Russians are going to parade about 6-8 new systems in the May Day parade. I've been tracking most for some time now but, the next and one I'm about to post in the APC Thread I've been tracking and posting on since they were just rumors.
Before I do the question is where are we going to put them?
Given the thread most have figured out this is about the
ARMATA T-14 officially speaking...
http://www.armyrecognition.com/weapo...ino_range.html
What can be inferred by these pictures? Basically the following in my option from years of tracking this since the
BLACK EAGLE in Post #1...
1. This is as advertised a new platform and not an extended hull T-72 modified unit that includes the T-90 series of tanks. The "clean" appearance does suggest a new armor package has been developed for this tank again as suggested in the past by some.
2. The new road wheel set also indicates a new design as well with seven per side vice the standard six per used on Russian tanks now. And unlike N. Korea's PYOONG(?) (It had seven also as I remember.) stretch T-64/T-72 I again stand by my thinking that we're seeing a brand new platform as promised by the Russian Military at the outset of this project.
3. I can confirm a 125mm and that it is of a
new type as well. The barrel does appear a little longer in the top picture notice the tank in the
background right side it would appear that the
thermal sleeve is more forward then normal also though covered, the
flash/muzzle suppressor also seems to indicate a different shape/appearance. These are
indicators that possibly it will definitely use a
new ATGM
or a highly modified current ATGM such as the new
KORNET-EM. There was some talk of an optional 152mm as pictured in the above post on the Black Eagle. It is "rumored" that Russia might still field them in very limited numbers as a "tank destroyer" but if done we won't see it before games end.
4. The turret does look new and not of the "standard" Russian ones on their T-72/T90 tanks however I do not believe this to be laid out as on the last set of artist conception drawings everyone got "jazzed up" about a couple of months ago in this thread. It does appear the a RO mini-gun or AGL is mounted on the turret as well. It's also designed to carry up to a 30mm AC.
Won't have time now for the APC post but in the short run, the
BOOMERANG is alive it looks like a slightly longer
Patria AMV 8x8.
Have a good night-I can't wait to see how wrong I am!?!
It won't be submitted until fielded (Or at least within 6 months.) that's the standard set between the "Boss" and myself .
Regards,
Pat
