T-84 Oplot: Tip of the Trident

Yontzee · July 20, 2023, 4:20am

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T-84 Oplot: Tip of the Trident

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T-84 Oplot during Strong Europe Tank Challenge 2018.

Basic Description:
- The T-84 Oplot, also known as the T-84U, is a further modernization of the T-84 tank, which was developed from the T-80UD main battle tank. The original tank, the T-84 was developed in 1993 while trying to further enhance the T-80UD. This included a more powerful engine, redesigned turret, improved/integrated armor, and integrated navigational support. However, designers at the Kharkiv Design Bureau of Mechanical Engineering wanted to take this tank further. In 1997, they developed the Object-478DU9 which would become known as the T-84 Oplot. Production of the T-84 Oplot took place in 1999. The T-84 Oplot differentiates itself from the baseline T-84 with the introduction of thermal optic technology, further incorporated armor/ERA, utilization of a Laser Warning System and Varta Soft-Kill APS (a Ukrainian produced Shtora-1), an Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) and much more. The T-84 Oplot set the standard to which all T-80UD’s and T-84’s were meant to be upgraded to however, due to budget constraints only 10 were built. Currently there are 6 T-84 Oplot’s in service with the armed forces of Ukraine, being accepted into service in 2000. The other 4 were purchased by the United States for analysis purposes.
- At least 1 T-84 Oplot has taken part in combat during the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Specifications:
- Role: Main Battle Tank
- Origin/Manufacturer:
  - Ukraine - KMDB
- Armament:
  - Primary: 125mm KBA3 Smoothbore Gun
    - Ammunition:
      - APFSDS-T
      - HEAT-FS
      - HE-FRAG
      - GL-ATGM
        
        Kombat (Primary)
        
        9K119M
    - Feed System:
      - 28rd-Autoloader, 40rds total.
  - Coaxial: KT-7.62mm Machine Gun (1,250rds)
  - Roof-mounted: KT-12.7mm Machine Gun (300rds)
- Dimensions:
  - Length: 7.705m
  - Width: 3.775m
  - Height: 2.760m
  - Weight: 48t
- Mobility:
  - Engine: 1,200hp KMDB 6TD-2 6-cyl Diesel Engine
  - Max Speed: 65km/h
  - Transmission: Automatic (7-Forward, 5-Reverse)
  - Suspension: Torsion Bar
Crew:
- Commander
- Gunner
- Driver
Features:
- Laser Rangefinder
- 12x 81mm Smoke Grenade Launchers
- ESS
- Entrenching Blade
- Varta Soft-kill APS
- Laser Warning System
- Armor:
  - Nizh-1M ERA
- Optics:
  - Gunner: 1G46 Gunner’s Tank Sight (Thermal)
  - Commander: TKN-4S Night Vision Device
  - Driver: Night Vision Device
In-game :
- With its capabilities, the T-84 Oplot would sit well at Battle Rating 10.3 to 10.7.
- The T-84 Oplot offers similar performance to the already in-game T-90A in the U.S.S.R. with the main exception is maneuverability, being able to move at high speeds and reverse relatively quickly out of combat situations. While sharing many capabilities, the T-84 Oplot is superior in all qualities with the exception of the rounds fired. The Ukrainian military still uses the 3BM42 APFSDS-T round and does not have access to the 3BM46 APFSDS-T round or anything indigenous to it, however it is capable of firing the Kombat GL-ATGM, and still retains the ability to “duel” many other tanks comparable to its estimated Battle rating.
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