The T-90 is a third-generation Russian main battle tank developed from, and designed to replace the T-72. It uses a 125 mm 2A46 smoothbore main gun, the 1A45T fire-control system, an upgraded engine, and gunner's thermal sight.

Aug 22, 2023 · At Army-2023, a defense exhibition that was held in Moscow from 14 to 20 August 2023, Russia presented a new variant of the T-90M fitted with a "Cope Cage" or "Protective Canopy" and metal mesh mounted on the roof of the turret to increase protection against drones and loitering munitions attacks.

Oct 12, 2023 · This model showcased a "Cope Cage" or "Protective Canopy" – a metal mesh mounted on the turret's roof, designed specifically to counter drone and loitering munitions attacks. The innovative Protective Canopy for the T-90M tank turret is a response to the increasing drone threats on the Ukrainian battlefield.

Nov 2, 2023 · The arrangement of these defenses, particularly on the roof, has been meticulously optimized. A significant upgrade is the replacement of the dynamic armor in the tank's less protected sections with modules in more robust casings, bolstering the T …

First spotted in 2017, the T-90M features a redesigned, welded turret, advanced fire control system and remote-controlled weapon station, as well as a new powerplant to keep up with advancing MBT development. The redesign also introduced an autoloader and ammunition layout revision for better survivability in combat.

Feb 4, 2015 · It shows trials done during the development of the enhanced roof protection in 1983. The (1) marks the 50 mm thick anti-radiation layer installed inside the tank. (2) shows the 40 mm thick roof armor made of medium hardness steel. (3) is a 2 mm thick steel layer for holding all stuff together.

Among the most iconic has been the addition of raised roofs, sometimes with explosive reactive armour, above the vehicles to provide protection against top attack or drone strikes.

Jul 28, 2022 · PDT was installed between the main sight and the gun, the periscope head was brought out through a hole in the roof. The housing contains day and night cameras using a residual light amplifier. The television picture can be displayed on the gunner's monitor.

Apr 7, 2024 · An earlier photo posted on the channel showed an “abandoned” T-90M tank with a large overhead cage, supported by four stilts rising from four corners of the top turret. The same EW system can be seen on top of the roof, with three of the antennas visible. The eight sensors on the EW module seen atop the T-72B3’s turret. Source: Telegram.

Feb 22, 2023 · The second level of dynamic protective blocks, “Kontakt-5” of the third generation, limit projectiles’ kinetic energy and penetrative capability. These “bricks” impart the tower’s distinctive angular look. On the roof of the tower are also defences against attacks from above.