Don,
You'll need these (Or some other.) for
T-80BVM UNITS 046 AND 048. The current tank pictures are of the
T-80BV.
Distinctions are in... "The improved protection suite is what gives the
T-80BVM its new look. Older Kontakt-1 ERA of the T-80BV has been replaced by new
Relikt ERA. This covers large portions of the
skirts, the hull front and the frontal arc of the turret. Relikt is not only effective against HEAT warheads, but also increased protection against kinetic projectiles. The main armor of the T-80BV remains unaltered. The
rear of the tank has been fitted with cage armor, providing a degree of protection against HEAT warheads. There are reports that
Arena-M active protection system is to be fitted in the near future."
ORNX clearly shows they.
Also,
not noted is that the
T-80BVM are
not equipped with rear mounted fuel tanks as currently shown in the OOB.
These are Ukrainian captured units in use (They have
~35 at this time.). The Ukrainian
93rd Mechanized Battalion is the only one I've found using them so far.
Refs for further validation...
https://weaponsystems.net/system/835-T-80BVM
https://www.armyrecognition.com/defe...bvm_tanks.html
https://tass.com/defense/1098733
Regards,
Pat
