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This page is about the Soviet medium tank T-80UK. For other versions, see T-80 (Family).

T-80UK

USSR

VII Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
11.7	11.7	11.7

Class:

SQUADRON

Medium tank

Research:550 000

Purchase:1 000 000

Description

The T-80UK was the evaluation prototype of a commander tank version of the T-80U tested in the 1980s. The design of T-80UK was mostly similar to the T-80U, but upgraded with TVD, Shtora-1 soft-kill APS, new FCS, and communication equipment. The vehicle was evaluated and passed state certification in the 1990s, but the certified T-80UK in Russian Army service did not install Shtora-1 APS, likely a result of funding problems during production and saving equipment for more advanced tanks like the T-90. The only prototype is mostly used during army exhibitions or army open days.

The T-80UK was introduced in Update "Drone Age" as the tier VII squadron vehicle of Soviet ground tech-tree. Aside from the sensors and IR jammers for the Shtora-1 soft-kill APS, as well as the HE-TF version of the infamous 3OF26, the overall performance of the T-80UK is identical to its tech-tree predecessor, giving players sufficient protection at its tier while boasting a wide variety of ammunition to take down enemy vehicles. However, players will need to make every shot count, as the tank doesn't have the best APFSDS at its tier (particularly against tough foes with protected UFPs like the ZTZ99), as well as the inferior gun handling on Soviet tanks (pre-2016 Russian MBTs).

General info

Survivability and armour

ERA

Effective action against the cumulative ammunition

Composite armour

Balanced protection against all types of ammunition

Smoke grenades

Creation of a smoke screen in front of the vehicle

ESS

Creation of a smoke screen in the direction of movement of the vehicle

LWS

Notifies about the vehicle's exposure to laser emissions

Self-entrenching equipment

Creation of ramparts and trenches in soft ground

Armourfront / side / back

Hull105 / 80 / 50

Turret180 / 160 / 65

Crew3 people

Visibility79 %

5-layer hull armour on the T-80UK

Kontakt-5 ERA on T-80UK

The hull armour on the T-80UK is a 5-layer armour, which is comprised of 50 mm high-hardness rolled armour, 30 mm of textolite, 50 mm of high-hardness rolled armour, 30 mm textolite, and 50 mm of high-hardness rolled armour. On top of this armour array, there is another form of protection which is Kontakt-5, a second generation explosive reactive armour. The turret armour on the T-80UK is also covered by Kontakt-5 on the front of the turret.

Armour type:

Armour	Front (Slope angle)	Sides	Rear	Roof
Hull	___ mm	___ mm Top ___ mm Bottom	___ mm	___ - ___ mm
Turret	___ - ___ mm Turret front ___ mm Gun mantlet	___ - ___ mm	___ - ___ mm	___ - ___ mm
Cupola	___ mm	___ mm	___ mm	___ mm

Notes:

Mobility

Speedforward / back

AB78 / 13 km/h

RB and SB70 / 11 km/h

Number of gears9 forward

1 back

Weight46.0 t

Engine power

AB2 385 hp

RB and SB1 250 hp

Power-to-weight ratio

AB51.8 hp/t

RB and SB27.2 hp/t

Game Mode	Max Speed (km/h)		Weight (tons)	Engine power (horsepower)		Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton)
Game Mode	Forward	Reverse	Weight (tons)	Stock	Upgraded	Stock	Upgraded
Arcade	78	13	46	1,937	2,385	42.11	51.85
Realistic	70	11	46	1,106	1,250	24.04	27.17

T-80UK didn't include any changes on mobility and the overall upgrades for the prototype have negligible impact on the weight of vehicle, therefore the good old Klimov GTD-1250 gas turbine can still push the tank to up to 70 km/h. However, caution is advised when pushing, as the tank doesn't have the best reverse speed; while -12 km/h is one of the best among Soviet/Russian MBTs, this is not comparable to the abilities of NATO vehicles.

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference

AB4 179 → 6 841

RB4 084 → 6 685

SB5 166 → 8 456

Total cost of modifications279 900

457 000

Talisman cost3 000

Crew training270 000

Experts950 000

Aces2 200

Research Aces1 210 000

Reward for battleAB / RB / SB

150 / 190 / 210 %

244 / 244 / 244 %

Modifications

Mobility

Protection

Firepower

Tracks Research: 12 000 Cost: 19 000 320
Suspension Research: 11 000 Cost: 17 000 290	Brake System Research: 11 000 Cost: 17 000 290
Filters Research: 15 000 Cost: 23 000 400
Transmission Research: 19 000 Cost: 29 000 500	Engine Research: 19 000 Cost: 29 000 500

Improved Parts Research: 3 600 Cost: 19 000 320	Dozer Blade Research: 12 000 Cost: 19 000 320
Improved FPE Research: 3 300 Cost: 17 000 290	Smoke grenade Research: 11 000 Cost: 17 000 290
Crew Replenishment Research: 15 000 Cost: 23 000 400	NVD Research: 15 000 Cost: 23 000 400
ESS Research: 19 000 Cost: 29 000 500

Horizontal Drive Research: 12 000 Cost: 19 000 320	125mm_ussr_APDS_FS_ammo_pack Research: 12 000 Cost: 19 000 320
Adjustment of Fire Research: 11 000 Cost: 17 000 290	LWS/LR Research: 11 000 Cost: 17 000 290
Elevation Mechanism Research: 15 000 Cost: 23 000 400	125mm_ussr_ATGM_ammo_pack Research: 15 000 Cost: 23 000 400
Artillery Support Research: 19 000 Cost: 29 000 500	125mm_ussr_3BM42_APDS_FS_ammo_pack Research: 19 000 Cost: 29 000 500

Armaments

Laser rangefinder

Reduces the error and increases the maximum measurable distance of the rangefinder

Night vision device

Improves visibility by enhancing natural light or active illumination.

Thermal imager

Allows to see thermal radiation in the infrared range day and night

Main armament

125 mm 2A46M-1 cannon

Two-plane stabilizer

Reduces the swing of the gun in two planes while moving

Autoloader

Automatically feeds projectiles into the breech. The speed does not depend on the skills of the loader

Ammunition30 rounds

First-order28 rounds

Reload6.5 s

Vertical guidance-5° / 15°

Main article: 2A46M-1 (125 mm)

Aside from having TVD sights and FCS for time-fuzed HE shells, the 2A46M-1 on T-80UK performs identically to its base model. It has a larger calibre than NATO tanks and access to a variety of ammunition ranging from APFSDS to ATGMs which are good for taking down enemies from distance with devastating firepower. However, the slow overall turret traverse rate still haunts the tank, so it is recommended pre-aim the gun towards directions from which the enemy might suddenly appear for minimal reaction time - the T-80UK doesn't have much to spare.

125 mm 2A46M-1					Turret rotation speed (°/s)					Reloading rate (seconds)
Mode	Capacity	Vertical	Horizontal	Stabilizer	Stock	Upgraded	Full	Expert	Aced	Autoloader
Arcade	30	-5°/+15°	±180°	Two-plane	22.8	31.6	38.4	42.5	45.2	6.50
Realistic	30	-5°/+15°	±180°	Two-plane	14.3	16.8	20.4	22.6	24.0	6.50

Ammunition

Penetration statistics
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
Ammunition	Type of warhead	10 m	100 m	500 m	1,000 m	1,500 m	2,000 m
3BK18M	HEATFS	550	550	550	550	550	550
3OF26 EDKV	HE-TF	42	42	42	42	42	42
3BM42	APFSDS	457	454	445	431	419	406
9M119	ATGM	700	700	700	700	700	700
3BM46	APFSDS	532	531	526	520	513	507

Shell details
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Velocity (m/s)	Projectile mass (kg)	Fuse delay (m)	Fuse sensitivity (mm)	Explosive mass (TNT equivalent) (kg)	Ricochet
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Velocity (m/s)	Projectile mass (kg)	Fuse delay (m)	Fuse sensitivity (mm)	Explosive mass (TNT equivalent) (kg)	0%	50%	100%
3BK18M	HEATFS	905	19	0.05	0.1	2.79	65°	72°	77°
3OF26 EDKV	HE-TF	850	23	0.3	0.1	5.24	79°	80°	81°
3BM42	APFSDS	1,700	4.85	-	-	-	78°	80°	81°
3BM46	APFSDS	1,700	4.85	-	-	-	78°	80°	81°

Missile details
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Velocity (m/s)	Range (m)	Projectile mass (kg)	Fuse delay (m)	Fuse sensitivity (mm)	Explosive mass (TNT equivalent) (kg)	Ricochet
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Velocity (m/s)	Range (m)	Projectile mass (kg)	Fuse delay (m)	Fuse sensitivity (mm)	Explosive mass (TNT equivalent) (kg)	0%	50%	100%
9M119	ATGM	445	5,000	16.5	0.05	0.1	5.72	80°	82°	90°

Ammo racks

Full ammo	1st rack empty	2nd rack empty	3rd rack empty	4th rack empty	5th rack empty	6th rack empty	Visual discrepancy
30	__ (+__)	__ (+__)	__ (+__)	__ (+__)	__ (+__)	__ (+__)	__

The T-80UK main ammo rack consists of a mechanized carousel at the bottom of the turret which carries 28 propellants and projectiles.

Machine guns

12.7 mm NSVT machine gun

Ammunition500 rounds

Belt capacity100 rounds

Reload5.0 s

Fire rate700 shots/min

Vertical guidance-5° / 60°

7.62 mm PKT machine gun (coaxial)

Ammunition750 rounds

Belt capacity250 rounds

Reload8.0 s

Fire rate700 shots/min

Main articles: NSVT (12.7 mm), PKT (7.62 mm)

12.7 mm NSVT
Mount	Capacity (Belt)	Fire rate	Vertical	Horizontal
Pintle	500 (100)	700	-5°/+60°	±180°

7.62 mm PKT
Mount	Capacity (Belt)	Fire rate	Vertical	Horizontal
Coaxial	750 (250)	700	-	-

Usage in battles

The T-80UK is a command variant of the T-80U. As such, the playstyle will not change much. The most notable difference between the two tanks is the soft-kill active protection system, which will disrupt the guidance of any ATGMs headed in the direction of the tank, provided the turret is facing the launching vehicle.

While the armour is reasonably good, it will fail to stop some APFSDS rounds, so it is important that you refrain from relying on it. Remember that the armour is not meant to protect the tank, it is meant to protect the crew. With that said, you'll find yourself absorbing a significant portion of poorly-placed or rushed shots in your direction, provided they are not from the side or rear. It is also important to remember, the ERA is expendable. Once it is gone, your tank will be left with significant weak spots that can, and will be abused by your enemies. It is best not to get hit in the first place.

Pros and cons

Pros:

Soft kill passive protection system
Overall good frontal armour
Good mobility
Effective ERA, capable of stopping many of the APFSDS rounds you'll face

Cons:

Autoloader carousel is a significant vulnerability
The vehicle is loud, effectively removing any sense of stealth
Rather slow turret traverse and reverse speed significantly reduce reactivity
Subpar gun depression

History

Under the Soviet armoured doctrine, tank companies would receive a commander tank just like many major powers during the Cold War. In the Soviet case, the tank would also receive FCS upgrades aside from new communication equipment. The T-80UK was a result of such doctrine, featuring Shtora-1 soft-kill APS, Agava-2 TVD imager, atmospheric sensors, R-163U and R-163K radio, TNA-4 navigation systems, time-fuze controls and AB-1-P28 APU. The tank was likely being tested during the final days of the Soviet Union, and passed state certification during the 1990s. Likely due to insufficient funds and saving Shtora-1 APS for future tanks such as the T-72BU, the current model of the T-80UK looks extremely like an original T-80U with longer antenna for the radio.

Media

Skins

Skins and camouflages for the T-80UK from live.warthunder.com.

External links

[Devblog] Squadron vehicles:T-80UK

Leningrad Kirov Plant (Ленинградский Кировский Завод)
Medium Tanks
T-28	T-28 (1938) · T-28 · T-28E
T-80	T-80B · T-80U · T-80UK · T-80BVM
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KV-1	KV-1 (L-11) · KV-1 (ZiS-5) · KV-1E · KV-1S
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See Also	Chelyabinsk Tractor Plant

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T-80	T-80B · T-80U · T-80UD · T-80UK · T-80UM2 · Т-80U-Е1 · T-80BVM · Object 292
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Britain	Bhishma TWMP
Japan	RCV (P)
China	Object 122MT "MC"
France	CV 9035NL
Sweden	T 80 U
Israel	Magach 6B Gal

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+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was the evaluation prototype of a commander tank version of the T-80U tested in the 1980s. The design of T-80UK was mostly similar to the T-80U, but upgraded with TVD, Shtora-1 soft-kill APS, new FCS, and communication equipment. The vehicle was evaluated and passed state certification in the 1990s, but the certified T-80UK in Russian Army service did not install Shtora-1 APS, likely a result of funding problems during production and saving equipment for more advanced tanks like the T-90. The only prototype is mostly used during army exhibitions or army open days.
+The T-80UK was introduced in [[Update "Drone Age"]] as the tier VII squadron vehicle of Soviet ground tech-tree. Aside from the sensors and IR jammers for the Shtora-1 soft-kill APS, as well as the HE-TF version of the infamous 3OF26, the overall performance of the T-80UK is identical to its tech-tree predecessor, giving players sufficient protection at its tier while boasting a wide variety of ammunition to take down enemy vehicles. However, players will need to make every shot count, as the tank doesn't have the best APFSDS at its tier (particularly against tough foes with protected UFPs like the ZTZ99), as well as the inferior gun handling on Soviet tanks (pre-2016 Russian MBTs).
 == General info ==
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-''Describe armour protection. Note the most well protected and key weak areas. Appreciate the layout of modules as well as the number and location of crew members. Is the level of armour protection sufficient, is the placement of modules helpful for survival in combat? If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.''
+[[File:T-80UK Hull armour.png|thumb|350px|5-layer hull armour on the T-80UK]]
+[[File:Kontact - 5 on T-80UK.png|thumb|350px|Kontakt-5 ERA on T-80UK]]
+The hull armour on the T-80UK is a 5-layer armour, which is comprised of 50 mm high-hardness rolled armour, 30 mm of textolite, 50 mm of high-hardness rolled armour, 30 mm textolite, and 50 mm of high-hardness rolled armour. On top of this armour array, there is another form of protection which is Kontakt-5, a second generation explosive reactive armour. The turret armour on the T-80UK is also covered by Kontakt-5 on the front of the turret.
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-''Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability, as well as the maximum speed forwards and backwards.''
+{{tankMobility|abMinHp=1,937|rbMinHp=1,106}}
-{{tankMobility}}
+T-80UK didn't include any changes on mobility and the overall upgrades for the prototype have negligible impact on the weight of vehicle, therefore the good old Klimov GTD-1250 gas turbine can still push the tank to up to 70 km/h. However, caution is advised when pushing, as the tank doesn't have the best reverse speed; while -12 km/h is one of the best among Soviet/Russian MBTs, this is not comparable to the abilities of NATO vehicles.
 === Modifications and economy ===
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 {{main|2A46M-1 (125 mm)}}
-''Give the reader information about the characteristics of the main gun. Assess its effectiveness in a battle based on the reloading speed, ballistics and the power of shells. Do not forget about the flexibility of the fire, that is how quickly the cannon can be aimed at the target, open fire on it and aim at another enemy. Add a link to the main article on the gun: <code><nowiki>{{main|Name of the weapon}}</nowiki></code>. Describe in general terms the ammunition available for the main gun. Give advice on how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage.''
+Aside from having TVD sights and FCS for time-fuzed HE shells, the 2A46M-1 on T-80UK performs identically to its base model. It has a larger calibre than NATO tanks and access to a variety of ammunition ranging from APFSDS to ATGMs which are good for taking down enemies from distance with devastating firepower. However, the slow overall turret traverse rate still haunts the tank, so it is recommended pre-aim the gun towards directions from which the enemy might suddenly appear for minimal reaction time - the T-80UK doesn't have much to spare.
 {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
 |-
-! colspan="5" | [[2A46M-1 (125 mm)|125 mm 2A46M-1]] || colspan="5" | Turret rotation speed (°/s) || colspan="4" | Reloading rate (seconds)
+! colspan="5" | [[2A46M-1 (125 mm)|125 mm 2A46M-1]] || colspan="5" | Turret rotation speed (°/s) || Reloading rate (seconds)
 |-
 ! Mode !! Capacity !! Vertical !! Horizontal !! Stabilizer
 ! Stock !! Upgraded !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
-! Stock !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
+! Autoloader
 |-
 ! ''Arcade''
-| rowspan="2" | 39 || rowspan="2" | -5°/+15° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | Two-plane || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._ || rowspan="2" | _.__ || rowspan="2" | _.__ || rowspan="2" | _.__ || rowspan="2" | _.__
+| rowspan="2" | 30 || rowspan="2" | -5°/+15° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | Two-plane || 22.8 || 31.6 || 38.4 || 42.5 || 45.2 || rowspan="2" | 6.50
 |-
 ! ''Realistic''
-| __._ || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._
+| 14.3 || 16.8 || 20.4 || 22.6 || 24.0
 |-
 |}
 ==== Ammunition ====
-{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
+{{:2A46M-1 (125 mm)/Ammunition|3BK18M, 3OF26 EDKV, 3BM42, 9M119 (T-80), 3BM46}}
-! colspan="8" | Penetration statistics
-|-
-! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
-! rowspan="2" | Type of<br>warhead
-! colspan="6" | Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
-|-
-! 10 m !! 100 m !! 500 m !! 1,000 m !! 1,500 m !! 2,000 m
-|-
-| 3BK18M || HEATFS ||550||550||550||550||550||550
-|-
-| 3OF26 EDKV || HE-TF ||42||42||42||42||42||42
-|-
-| 3BM42 || APFSDS || __ || __ || __ || __ || __ || __
-|-
-| 9M119 || ATGM || __ || __ || __ || __ || __ || __
-|-
-| 3BM46 || APFSDS || __ || __ || __ || __ || __ || __
-|-
-|}
-{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
-! colspan="10" | Shell details
-|-
-! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
-! rowspan="2" | Type of<br>warhead
-! rowspan="2" | Velocity<br>(m/s)
-! rowspan="2" | Projectile<br>mass (kg)
-! rowspan="2" | Fuse delay<br>(m)
-! rowspan="2" | Fuse sensitivity<br>(mm)
-! rowspan="2" | Explosive mass<br>(TNT equivalent) (g)
-! colspan="3" | Ricochet
-|-
-! 0% !! 50% !! 100%
-|-
-| 3BK18M || HEATFS || ___ || _.__ || __ || _._ || ___ || __° || __° || __°
-|-
-| 3OF26 EDKV || HE-TF || ___ || _.__ || __ || _._ || ___ || __° || __° || __°
-|-
-| 3BM42 || APFSDS || ___ || _.__ || __ || _._ || ___ || __° || __° || __°
-|-
-| 3BM46 || APFSDS || ___ || _.__ || __ || _._ || ___ || __° || __° || __°
-|-
-|}
-{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
-! colspan="11" | Missile details
-|-
-! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
-! rowspan="2" | Type of<br>warhead
-! rowspan="2" | Velocity<br>(m/s)
-! rowspan="2" | Range<br>(m)
-! rowspan="2" | Projectile<br>mass (kg)
-! rowspan="2" | Fuse delay<br>(m)
-! rowspan="2" | Fuse sensitivity<br>(mm)
-! rowspan="2" | Explosive mass<br>(TNT equivalent) (g)
-! colspan="3" | Ricochet
-|-
-! 0% !! 50% !! 100%
-|-
-| 9M119 || ATGM || ___ || _,___ || _.__ || __ || _._ || ___ || __° || __° || __°
-|-
-|}
 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
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 ! Visual<br>discrepancy
 |-
-| '''39''' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __
+| '''30''' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __
 |-
 |}
+The T-80UK main ammo rack consists of a mechanized carousel at the bottom of the turret which carries 28 propellants and projectiles.
 === Machine guns ===
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 <!-- ''Offensive and anti-aircraft machine guns not only allow you to fight some aircraft but also are effective against lightly armoured vehicles. Evaluate machine guns and give recommendations on its use.'' -->
 {{main|NSVT (12.7 mm)|PKT (7.62 mm)}}
-''Offensive and anti-aircraft machine guns not only allow you to fight some aircraft but also are effective against lightly armoured vehicles. Evaluate machine guns and give recommendations on its use.''
 {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%"
@@ Line 168: / Line 111: @@
 ! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
 |-
-| || ___ (___) || ___ || __° || __°
+| Pintle || 500 (100) || 700 || -5°/+60° || ±180°
 |-
 |}
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 ! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
 |-
-| || ___ (___) || ___ || __° || __°
+| Coaxial || 750 (250) || 700 || - || -
 |-
 |}
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 == Usage in battles ==
 <!-- ''Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but instead give the reader food for thought. Describe the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' -->
-''Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but instead give the reader food for thought. Describe the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).''
+The T-80UK is a command variant of the T-80U. As such, the playstyle will not change much. The most notable difference between the two tanks is the soft-kill active protection system, which will disrupt the guidance of any ATGMs headed in the direction of the tank, provided the turret is facing the launching vehicle.
+While the armour is reasonably good, it will fail to stop some APFSDS rounds, so it is important that you refrain from relying on it. Remember that the armour is not meant to protect the tank, it is meant to protect the crew. With that said, you'll find yourself absorbing a significant portion of poorly-placed or rushed shots in your direction, provided they are not from the side or rear. It is also important to remember, the ERA is expendable. Once it is gone, your tank will be left with significant weak spots that can, and will be abused by your enemies. It is best not to get hit in the first place.
 === Pros and cons ===
 <!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in a bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".'' -->
-''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in a bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".''
 '''Pros:'''
-*
+* Soft kill passive protection system
+* Overall good frontal armour
+* Good mobility
+* Effective ERA, capable of stopping many of the APFSDS rounds you'll face
 '''Cons:'''
-*
+* Autoloader carousel is a significant vulnerability
+* The vehicle is loud, effectively removing any sense of stealth
+* Rather slow turret traverse and reverse speed significantly reduce reactivity
+* Subpar gun depression
 == History ==
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+Under the Soviet armoured doctrine, tank companies would receive a commander tank just like many major powers during the Cold War. In the Soviet case, the tank would also receive FCS upgrades aside from new communication equipment. The T-80UK was a result of such doctrine, featuring Shtora-1 soft-kill APS, Agava-2 TVD imager, atmospheric sensors, R-163U and R-163K radio, TNA-4 navigation systems, time-fuze controls and AB-1-P28 APU. The tank was likely being tested during the final days of the Soviet Union, and passed state certification during the 1990s. Likely due to insufficient funds and saving Shtora-1 APS for future tanks such as the T-72BU, the current model of the T-80UK looks extremely like an original T-80U with longer antenna for the radio.
 == Media ==
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-''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''
+;Skins
+* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=ussr_t_80uk Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
 == See also ==
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 * [[wt:en/news/7841-development-squadron-vehicles-t-80uk-en|[Devblog] Squadron vehicles:T-80UK]]
-''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
+{{TankManufacturer Kirov}}
-* ''topic on the official game forum;''
-* ''other literature.''
 {{USSR medium tanks}}
 {{Squadron ground vehicles}}
 [[Category:ATGM vehicles]]
+[[Category:Ground vehicles with active protection system]]

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Difference between revisions of "T-80UK"

Latest revision as of 05:16, 17 August 2024

Contents

Description

General info

Survivability and armour

Mobility

Modifications and economy

Armaments

Main armament

Ammunition

Ammo racks

Machine guns

Usage in battles

Pros and cons

History

Media

See also

External links