T-90A

Description

The Vladimir T-90A was a Rank IX Russian main battle tank with a battle rating of 14.3. It was introduced in Update 1.67 as part of Rank IX Open Testing lasting from March 31st to April 3rd.

General info

Survivability and armour

Armour	Front	Sides	Rear
Hull	600 mm (Kinetic) 900 mm (Cumulative)	80 mm	45 mm
Turret	800 mm (Kinetic) 1,100 mm (Cumulative)	80 mm	50 mm

Crew

• Commander
• Gunner
• Driver

Total: 3 Crew members

Mobility

Game Mode	Mobility characteristics			Engine power (horsepower)		Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton)
	Max Speed	Weight	AoA Weight	Stock	Upgraded	Stock	Upgraded
Arcade	67	46.5	N/A	N/A	1,668	N/A	35.87
Realistic	60			N/A	1,000	N/A	35.87

Armaments

Main armament

125 mm 2A46M
Capacity			Vertical guidance	Horizontal guidance	Stabilizer
43			-4°/+14°	±180°	Two-plane
Turret rotation speed (°/s)
Arcade			41.2
Realistic			35.0
Reloading rate (seconds)
7.5

Ammunition

Penetration statistics
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Penetration in mm @ 90°
		10 m	100 m	500 m	1,000 m	1,500 m	2,000 m
3BM60	APDS-FS	642	640	635	630	620	610
3BK29M	HEATFS	700	700	700	700	700	700
9M119M	ATGM	750	750	750	750	750	750
3OF26	HE	47	47	47	47	47	47

Shell details
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Velocity in m/s	Projectile mass in kg	Fuse delay in m	Fuse sensitivity in mm	Explosive Mass in g (TNT equivalent)	Ricochet
							0%	50%	100%
3BM60	APDS-FS	1750	4.4	N/A	N/A	N/A	78°	80°	81°
3BK29M	HEATFS	915	18	0.0	0.1	2,790	65°	72°	75°
9M119M	ATGM	350	23	0.0	0.01	4,720	65°	72°	75°
3OF26	HE	850	23	0.1	0.5	5,780	79°	80°	81°

Ammo racks

Full ammo	Ammo Part	1st rack empty	2nd rack empty	3rd rack empty	4th rack empty	5th rack empty	6th rack empty	7th rack empty	8th rack empty	Visual discrepancy
43	Projectiles Propellants	41 (+2) 41 (+2)	37 (+6) 29 (+14)	33 (+10) 27 (+16)	30 (+13) 26 (+17)	27 (+16) 23 (+20)	26 (+17) 1 (+42)	23 (+20) N/A	1 (+42) N/A	No

Ammo racks of the T90

Note:

• Sponsons empty: 23 (+20) shells.

Additional armament

12 x 81 mm smoke grenade launcher

Machine guns

12.7 mm NSVT machine gun (300 Rounds, pintle-mount)
7.62 mm PKT machine gun (2,000 Rounds, coaxial)

Usage in battles

General playstyle

The T-90 should be played in accordance with Russian armoured doctrine, in the offensive. The low profile and assortment of ammunition allows for the T-90 to take the offensive against distant and close-range target easily. The APDS-FS and HEATFS gives the T-90 good variety in a close-range engagement and the ATGM gives a relatively accurate long-range fighting ammunition next to the APDS.

How to vs MBTs and Helicopters

The biggest adversary is the Leopard 2A5 and other T-90As. Any shot to the T-90’s sides is surely going to set off the ammunition inside the tank, resulting in an instant kill. While it is possible to do the same against another T-90, more careful shot placement is required for the Leopard 2A5 due to their ammunition stowage. Aim for the front right area to hit the ammunition in the front of the hull and in the turret rear to hit the ammunition there.

Tactics

Arcade: In Arcade, the T-90A can effectively engage at a long distance with estimation of range and position. With that in mind, the T-90A could snipe at distance enemies with ATGM to trace and eliminate vehicles.

Realistic: With the lack of enemy marker, it is important to carefully range targets. The T-90A can effectively engage targets still provided it does not experience any damaging shot during the engagement.

Specific enemies worth noting

Opposing Leopard 2 and T-90s are perhaps the biggest threat to the T-90A on the ground. The front armour is quite resistant to enemy rounds, but rounds on the lower glacis and hull roof may penetrate into the crew compartment. Good luck surviving if any tanks manage to get a shot on the T-90A's sides and ammo carousel.

From the air, helicopters with guided missiles will prove a big threat. Use the Leopard's great mobility and smoke to hide the tank from a precise direct hit from helicopters.

Describe the vehicle in the game - its distinctive features, the tactics used against major opponents, recommendations for using the vehicle in different situations.

The T-90 has quite a unique shape of a near-circular turret, and two red "eyes" on the turret front. A big notable feature on the T-90A is inside, with its carousel ammunition provided for the autoloading mechanism. This presents a very large ammo rack that any enemy tank could detonate with a simple penetration through the front or through the sides.

What to expect, if it would be in command of the enemy.

The T-90A will close in for a kill with its HEATFS and APDS-FS ammunition. From a distance though, it can still fight with ATGM to attack distant targets with great accuracy and control.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Extra variety in ammunition with ATGM ammo
• Autoloader gives a constant reload rate
• 12.7 mm pintle machine gun gives better AA defensive power
• Low profile

Cons

• Poor gun depression of -4°
• Average reload rate is long
• Ammo all over hull, one penetrating shot can lead to ammo rack explosion
• Small crew count makes each person valuable, if two are knocked out, instantly goes to crew replenishment
• Poor reverse speed
• Smoke dischargers all used up on first use
• No neutral steering

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See also

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External links

• [Devblog] Vladimir T-90A: The Armored Predator