Why the T-80 Tank is a Liability for Russia in Ukraine In early May, a Ukrainian M2A2 Bradley successfully ambushed and destroyed a Russian T-80 main battle tank (MBT). The quick-moving Bradley ...

While the Abrams, Challenger 2, and Leopard 2 are considered upgrades when it comes to Ukraine’s aging tank fleet, the wrath ...

Many of these are outdated Cold War-era tanks inherited from the Soviet Union, like the T-80 main battle tank, which Russia has deployed heavily. The T-80 was derived from the T-64, which was ...

Derived in part from earlier Soviet-era designs, the T-80 tank looks similar to its T-72 predecessor. While the MBT initially suffered from fuel-related issues, modernization efforts ultimately ...