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T-14 Armata
The T-14 Armata is Russia's newest and most advanced main battle tank, featuring a revolutionary design with an unmanned, remotely-controlled turret and placing the three-person crew in a heavily armored capsule in the hull.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
The T-14 Armata (Object 148) is a Russian fifth-generation main battle tank (MBT) based on the Armata Universal Combat Platform, distinguished by its unmanned turret, isolated crew capsule for enhanced survivability, Afghanit active protection system (APS), and a 2A82-1M 125mm smoothbore main cannon.
BACKGROUND
The T-14 Armata is a Russian fourth-generation main battle tank (MBT) based on the Armata Universal Combat Platform.
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- Armata
- Object 148
- T-14 main battle tank
- Armata tank
- Universal Combat Platform tank
USAGE NOTE
The T-14 Armata is frequently referenced in defense analysis as a benchmark for next-generation armored warfare technology and survivability.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to T-14 Armata.
The primary designer and manufacturer of the T-14 Armata tank. It is a Russian machine building company located in Nizhny Tagil, Russia, and is a subsidiary of the Rostec state corporation.
A Russian state-owned defense conglomerate that is the parent company of Uralvagonzavod and numerous other subcontractors. Rostec oversees the entire project, consolidating research, development, and production efforts for the Armata platform.
A leading Russian developer of materials and structures for military protection. They designed the new generation of composite armor, Malachit explosive reactive armor (ERA), and other protective systems for the T-14 Armata.
The developer and manufacturer of the A-85-3A (also known as 12N360) diesel engine used in the T-14 Armata. This new generation X-12 engine provides the tank with high power and mobility.
An artillery factory based in Yekaterinburg, Russia, and a subsidiary of Uralvagonzavod. It manufactures the 2A82-1M 125mm smoothbore main gun for the T-14, which offers significantly improved performance over previous Russian tank guns.
A major Russian developer of high-precision weapon systems. KBP is involved in developing guided munitions for the T-14's main gun and likely contributes to the technology for the tank's remote weapon station and fire control systems.
As the state customer, the Ministry of Defence sets the technical requirements, funds the research and development, and oversees the testing and procurement of the T-14 Armata for the Russian Armed Forces.