The T-80 has some features of both the T-64 and T-72, and other features unique to itself. In general, the offensive capabilities of the T-80 are similar to the T-64A, but it is faster thanks to the GTD-1000T 1,000 hp (746 kW) multi-fuel gas turbine engine.

Jul 24, 2023 · The T-80UE-1 is a Russian tank created by integrating the improved chassis of the T-80BV variant with the turret of the T-80UD version, incorporating some additional technological modifications. The upgrades include the installation of an infrared sight, "Plisa," which strikingly resembles the ESSA sight used in the T-90A tank.

Apr 5, 2024 · The T-80UE-1 is an upgraded variant of the T-80 series main battle tanks, developed in Russia. This series is notably recognized for its adoption of a gas turbine engine, one of the first for production tanks, offering remarkable speed across various terrains.

Aug 17, 2023 · The UE-1 does have different technology than other T-80 variants. The UE-1 has the “Plisa” infared sight and the cannon has been improved to the 2A46M-4, over the M-1. The UE-1’s loading mechanism was also enhanced to support newer ordnance, including more high-penetration tungsten alloy rounds and new configurable fuses from the “Aynet ...

T-64/80. Operator country. Russia. Manufacturers. Leningrad Kirov Plant. Vehicles by updates. Update 2.37 "Seek & Destroy" Survivability and armour. Composite armour. ERA. Armour front / side / back. Hull 105 / 80 / 50 mm . Turret 180 / 160 / 65 mm . Visibility 78 % ...

Apr 6, 2024 · Video of a russian T-80UE-1 tank allegedly deployed in Ukraine as part of the 4th Tank Division of the 1st Tank Army of russia, has caught attention of both russian and Western media.

Jul 21, 2023 · In the materials posted on Western resources, Soviet soldiers were seen moving in the column of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Tanks T-80U and rather rare T-80UE-1, which is a hybrid of the T-80BV hull upgraded to the T-80U standard with a turret from the T-80UD tank.

Apr 10, 2024 · A video of the rarely deployed T-80UE-1 tank in Ukraine sparks debate about its effectiveness as Russia grapples with modernization.

Apr 6, 2024 · The Russian army is deploying a rare main tank, T-80EU-1, in Ukraine, a strategic move that is catching attention. These tanks are being delivered to Ukraine's 4th Armored Division defenders.

T-80UE-1: Not to be confused with the attempted export version T-80UE, this version is made by mating T-80UD turret with T-80BV hull (with some improvements to bring the hull to T-80U level, as Kontakt-5 ERA for example).