PAVN T-90S - The trees are speaking russian

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G’day once again lads. There are to say the least, a ton of vehicles the world has to offer, some of which are already in game, but in different variants, one of them being the T-90 series, where I am suggesting the Vietnamese T-90S!

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Description:

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The Vietnamese T-90S is a modern main battle tank that significantly enhances the capabilities of the People’s Army of Vietnam compared to its older tanks like their older T-54’s for example. This tank is operated by the 201st Tank Brigade and is considered the most advanced in the Vietnamese military. The T-90S is equipped with the advanced protection system Shtora-1 and modern communication and navigation tools, making it quite deadly compared to other Asian countries near Vietnam.

Vietnam received its first batch of T-90S tanks in late 2018, with a total of 64 units delivered by 2019. These tanks were acquired through a contract signed with Russia in 2016.

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History:

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The Peoples Army of Vietnam (PAVN) relied heavily on the T-54 and T-55 tanks for many years. These tanks, supplied by the Soviet Union during the Vietnam War, were instrumental in the conflict, including the famous moment when a T-54 tank crashed through the gates of the Presidential Palace in Saigon in 1975.

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However, by the late 20th century, these tanks were becoming outdated compared to modern armored vehicles. By the 1990s and early 2000s, the T-54/55 tanks were showing their age. Technological advancements in tank design and armament had left the T-54/55 behind, and the PAVN recognized the need to modernize its armored forces to maintain combat effectiveness. The tanks lacked modern fire control systems, advanced armor, and night-fighting capabilities, which were becoming standard in newer tank models. Vietnam’s initial efforts to modernize its armored forces included upgrading existing T-54/55 tanks. These upgrades involved improving the tanks’ firepower, mobility, and protection. For example, the T-54M variant featured enhanced armor, a new fire control system, and improved night vision capabilities. However, these upgrades could only extend the service life of the T-54/55 tanks so far.

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Recognizing the limitations of upgrading older tanks, Vietnam began exploring options for acquiring new main battle tanks. The decision to procure the T-90S tanks from Russia was part of a broader military modernization plan aimed at enhancing the PAVN’s capabilities. The T-90S tanks offered significant improvements over the T-54/55, including advanced fire control systems, superior armor protection, and the ability to engage targets effectively in all weather conditions. In 2016, Vietnam signed a contract with Russia to acquire 64 T-90S and T-90SK (command variant) tanks. The first batch of these tanks arrived in Vietnam towards the end of 2018. The T-90S tanks are now operated by the PAVN’s 201st Tank Brigade and are as of now still in service.

Armaments:

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125mm 2A46M smoothbore fully stabilized gun with 42 rounds, capable of firing the 3BM42, 3BK18M, 3OF26 shell and at last the 9M119 “Refleks” gun launched missile. According to Rosoboronexport, it has a firerate of 7 to 8 rounds a minute thanks to its autoloader.

1 coaxial PKTM machine gun 7.62mm with 2000 rounds

1 6P49 AA machine gun 12.7mm with 300 rounds

Specifications:

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The T-90S has a length of 9.63 meters including the barrel and 6.86 meters for the hull. It has a width of 3.78 meters and a height of 2.22 meters. It’s weight is around 46.5 tons and uses a V-92S2 engine generating 1000hp, giving it a HP/T ratio of 21,5, a speed offroad of 35-40 km/h and 60 km/h on road. In terms of armour and optics, its the exact same found on the T-90s right now ingame, still having the Kontakt-5 as ERA and its composite armor.

Sources:

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Vietnam Strengthens Armed Forces with Advanced Russian T-90S MBTs Main Battle Tanks

Video footage shows Vietnamese T-90S/SK MBTs fitted with Shtora-1 APS

Russia completes delivery of T-90S/SK tanks to Vietnam

https://xilef-1.jimdosite.com/t-54-b/

T-54 tanks after the modernization process began to return to the Vietnamese army

https://roe.ru/pdfs/pdf_1874.pdf

https://media.qdnd.vn/phong-su-anh/quan-doan-12-tinh-gon-manh-khong-de-to-quoc-bi-bat-ngo-trong-moi-tinh-huong-58766

Army Guide

T-90 MBT [REVIEW + SPECS] | Defence Database

T-90

Vietnamese T-90S/SK main battle tanks fitted with Shtora-1 active protection system - Asia Pacific Defense Journal

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Great suggestion! I think this would make a fantastic addition to the Chinese tech tree, as it already includes at least 1 vehicle operating under the vietnam flag (the phong kong t-34), and it complements China’s 10.7 lineup; checking the boxes of making sense in the nation and ensuring it has real gameplay potential in a lineup.

I appreciate that you included the vote to add it for Russia, I’m sure this will be a popular option for people as well, but I’d like to say this would fit best in China as it once again expands the number of alternate nation players that get to experience such a cool and historically significant vehicle. I don’t believe Russia would be missing out if this doesn’t go to them, as they naturally can still receive a T90S based on those which Iraq operates.

Again, fantastic suggestion and I would absolutely love to see this pop up as a premium, event, or sub-tree vehicle for China!

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god please no more Russian vehicles in the Chinese tree, the Russians can have it

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Taiwan is currently a subtree to the west Taiwan Tech Tree (don’t kill me it’s a joke xD). And given Taiwan operated these vehicles in service, and in a large quantity, it belongs in that tree and only that tree.
Russia has no reason to gain this vehicle. They already have the T-90A (which is at a much lower BR than it should be if you ask me with the 3BM60). It’s simply going to be a Chinese T-90 Bishma with the rounds it has available.

Just the way the rules of implementation work my guy, blame gaijin not me.

(Just realized they gonna have a T-90A and a M1A2 in the same tree lmfao)

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This + speculated Pakistani T-80UD would be very funny

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What about in both?

Both would be an option imo, however it would be a bit redundant, as I could easily see Russia getting their own export nation’s (iraq) T90S. In my opinion, China would be best for this model specifically as then each nation (Russia, Britain, and China) all receive one to add to their respective lineups at the BR ranges; and nobody is left out.

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We may see a lot of T-90 in the lobbies once Gaijin adds Southern Asian and Middle East tech trees.

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I hope so, I would love to be able to play one of my favorite tanks of all time in as many diverse lineups as possible! I would also love to see Russia get their own through the Iraq export version.

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Russia doesn’t need a T-90A clone again, only logical to give it to China with 3BM42 and making it 10.3.

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This would be a good addition to the Chinese TT. Don’t know if it would be Squad or Premium, but considering that it’s export variant…Maybe BR 10.3 like the Indian T-90S in the British TT?

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You are right. Lots of SEA countries bought Warsaw Pact tanks (and/or their variants)

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That’s what I was thinking

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