Apr 23, 2015 · The goal of the Burlak project was to develop a unified fighting compartment for existing and prospective domestic tanks. It was assumed that the new combat compartment with minimal modifications should be installed on the machines of T-72B, T-80BV, T-90 types and even on the newest T-95 tank.

Apr 12, 2021 · It wasn’t likely an “April Fool’s” joke when earlier this month images reportedly circulated on social media that seemed to show Russia ‘s top-secret Burlak tank. The alleged photos showed a...

"The tank uses the new design turret with low frontal profile and detachable transport and loading module. The armor protection of the front hull and turret is a modular design. The crew is stationed in the hull below the turret ring and completely separated from ammunition and fuel.

Apr 1, 2021 · Russia is developing an advanced version of its secret main battle tank with a new turret and gun under the Burlak program, according to military expert Alexey Khlopotov. There was little in the way of updates on this project until last Wednesday when alleged photos of the Burlak tank with a modified turret surfaced on

Feb 24, 2021 · The Burlak (named after the famous pre-20th century river boat tuggers of Russia) was a 2005 to 2009 program by the KBTM design bureau in Omsk to develop a unified modern two-man combat module (turret), usable on multiple Russian Army MBTs, including the T-72, T-80 and T-90 series.

Apr 5, 2021 · The Burlak takes a new tank turret and puts in on a modified T-80 tank chassis. The turret’s hexagonal geometry is derived from the T-90A tank that’s currently in service, but...

Unified turret design led to a new project financed by Russian ministry of defense called “Burlak”. It included both creation of new turret with bustle autoloader and modernization of existing tanks by means of installation of turret bustle autoloader.

Jan 25, 2012 · Among other things, this is a completely new turret with modular protection in the frontal projection, an autonomous remote-controlled installation of additional weapons, a “hint” at a new fire control system with a panoramic sighting and observation complex for the commander.

Dec 1, 2016 · "The first thing that catches the eye is the rear compartment of the turret, which contains an automatic loader designed for extended armor-piercing sub-caliber projectiles with improved armor penetration. The compartment contains launchers that are outwardly very similar to those found on the T-14 Armata tank.

Sep 17, 2023 · New Russian T-80 tanks produced under state defense orders will be significantly different from the T-80BVM version. The production of new T-80 tanks according to the current T-80BVM configuration...