T-90

The T-90 is a third-generation Russian battle tank that entered service in 1993. The tank is a modern variation of the T-72B and incorporates many features found on the T-80U. Originally called the T-72BU, but later renamed to T-90, it is the most advanced tank in service with Russian Ground Forces and the Naval Infantry. The T-90 uses a 125 mm 2A46 smoothbore main gun, the 1A45T fire-control system, an uprated engine, and thermal sights. Standard protective measures include a blend of steel, composite armour, smoke dischargers, Kontakt-5 explosive-reactive armour, laser warning receivers, Nakidka camouflage and the Shtora infrared ATGM jamming system. The EMT-7 electromagnetic pulse (EMP) creator has been used in testing but not fitted to T-90s in active service. It was designed and built by Uralvagonzavod, in Nizhny Tagil, Russia. Since 2011, the Russian armed forces have ceased any further orders for the T-90, and are instead anticipating the development of the T-14 Armata that is expected to enter service in 2016.

Users

 * Algeria
 * Algerian People's National Army x 572 (with 340 more on order)
 * Armenia
 * Armenian Army
 * Azerbaijan
 * Azerbaijani Land Forces x 200
 * Cyprus
 * Cypriot National Guard x 42
 * India
 * Indian Army x 1,250
 * Iraq
 * Iraqi Army x 140 T-90MS
 * Libya
 * Libyan Army x 150
 * Russia
 * Russian Army x 550
 * Russian Naval Infantry
 * Syria
 * Syrian Arab Army
 * Turkmenistan
 * Turkmen Ground Forces x 40
 * Uganda
 * Ugandan Land Forces x 44
 * Venezuela
 * Venezuelan Army x 100
 * Vietnam
 * Vietnam People's Army