To further improve the T-72's export prospects and its chances of being selected asRussia's sole production MBT, the T-80U's more sophisticated fire control system was also added to produce a vehicle designated T-72BU. The T-90 was developed by the Kartsev-Venediktov Design Bureau at the Uralvagonzavod factory in Nizhny Tagil. The production model is based on the T-72BM, with some added features from the T-80 series.
The T-90 with an 840 hp (630 kW) engine went into low-level production in 1993, based on a prototype designated T-88. It features a new generation of Kontakt-5 explosive reactive armor on its hull and turret. Of conventional layout, the T-90 represents a major upgrade to every system in the T-72, including the main gun. The T-90S have been identified as export model. The references to a T-90E appear to be unsubstantiated.The T-90 is fitted with a "three-tiered" protection system: the first tier is the composite armour in the turret, second tier is third generation Kontakt-5 ERA and third tier is a Shtora-1 countermeasures suite.
Item No 09524
Item Name Russian T-90S MODERNIZED (Mod 2013)
Bar Code 9580208095240
Scale 1:35
Item Type Plastic Model Armor Kit
Model Brief Length: 293mm Width: 110mm
Total Parts 1620+
Metal Parts copper cable , brass wire
Photo Etched Parts 2 pcs
Film Parts n/a
Resin Parts n/a
Total Sprues 28 sprues and turret
Released Date 2017-05
More Features The kit consists of over 1620 parts
>the kit w/refined detail
>multi-slide moulded lower hull , turret
>individual tracks
>photo etched parts included
