Ukraine also had T80 tanks which it captured, and also had the Ukrainian T-80UD diesel engine variant produced in Ukraine. The T-80 variant was sold to many countries, and Ukraine further developed the T-80UD as the T-84.

Azov Brigade T-80U: Two Russian T-80Us that were captured by Ukraine's Azov Brigade from the Russian 4th Guards Tank Division that underwent modifications to include improved protection. The changes included the installation of Ukrainian Nizh (Knife) explosive reactive armor.

Feb 8, 2023 · The T-80UK is a 43-ton, turbine-powered T-80U with a suite of enhancements including extra radios, a better navigation system and a new thermal sight. The turbine makes the tank...

Jan 18, 2025 · Key Points and Summary: Russia’s T-80 tank, originally derived from the T-64B, has underperformed significantly in the Ukraine conflict, earning the nickname “steel coffin.” -Key drawbacks include a gas turbine engine with high fuel consumption, excessive maintenance requirements, and poor survivability against modern weapons.

The Ukrainian T-80UD Main Battle Tank was a Russian T-80U built in the Ukraine, but the gas-turbine is replaced with a diesel engine. Exported to Pakistan.

Sep 24, 2024 · Russian T-80 tanks haven’t awed anyone with their performance in the fighting in Ukraine. One of the Russian military’s main battle tanks, the T-80 has faced several operational and...

Apr 13, 2014 · The T-80U carries the 9M119 Refleks (NATO designation AT-11 Sniper) anti-tank guided missile system which is fired from the main gun. The range of the missile is 100m to 4,000m.

Jan 31, 2025 · Azov tankers appreciate the T-80U for its high mobility and maneuverability: the vehicles are equipped with a gas turbine engine with a capacity of 1,250 horsepower. This is almost twice as much as the old versions of the T-72 or T-64.

The T-80UD Tank is a Ukrainian manufactured Russian T-80U with a diesel engine (hence the D in designation) rather than the standard T-80U gas turbine engine. The vehicle has been exported to Pakistan, which evolved into the T-84 series.

Jan 24, 2025 · A T-80U main battle tank belonging to the Tank Battalion, 12th. Special Forces Brigade “Azov”, National Guard of Ukraine. An evolution of the T-80A, the T-80U first entered service in 1985 and through 1999, received modernization to keep it competitive.