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T-84 Oplot during Strong Europe Tank Challenge 2018.
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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.
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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.
- Ammunition:
- Coaxial: KT-7.62mm Machine Gun (1,250rds)
- Roof-mounted: KT-12.7mm Machine Gun (300rds)
- Primary: 125mm KBA3 Smoothbore Gun
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Dimensions:
- Length: 7.705m
- Width: 3.775m
- Height: 2.760m
- Weight: 48t
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Mobility:
- Engine: 1,200hp KMDB 6TD-2 6-cyl Diesel Engine
- Max Speed: 65km/h
- Transmission: Automatic (7-Forward, 5-Reverse)
- Suspension: Torsion Bar
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Crew:
- Commander
- Gunner
- Driver
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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
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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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Sources:
- http://www.military-today.com/tanks/oplot.htm
- Военная библиотека: Танк Т-84 "Оплот"
- Army Guide
- https://uk.wikipedia.org/wiki/Т-84_«Оплот»
- T-84 Main battle tank - Ukrainian army 1985
- https://www.armyrecognition.com/ukraine_-_russia_conflict_war_2022/ukrainian_army_deploys_its_local-made_t-84_oplot_and_t-72amt_tank_to_fight_russian_troops.html
- T-84 (Oplot)
- The Ukrainian T-84 Oplot Main Battle Tank - TankNutDave.com
- Gunner’s tank sights 1G46, 1G46М – ООО «КБ МИА»
- "Оплот" і його попередники: як змінювалися українські танки | Defense Express
- https://web.archive.org/web/20161123202432/http://wartime.org.ua/30680-zbroyn-sili-ukrayini-otrimali-partyu-modernzovanih-tankv-t-84.html
- https://www.armyrecognition.com/ukraine_-_russia_conflict_war_2022/ukrainian_army_deploys_its_local-made_t-84_oplot_and_t-72amt_tank_to_fight_russian_troops.amp.html
- Комплексная защита бронетанковой техники Украинский подход
- Imagery:
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Front view of the T-84 Oplot.
T-84 Oplot maneuvering during an exercise.
T-84 Oplot firing during an exercise.
A Ukrainian tanker with his T-84 Oplot.
T-84 Oplot during Combined Resolve X exercise.
More view of the T-84 Oplot.
The T-84U deployed in combat in Eastern Ukraine.
Tanks Encyclopedia rendition of the T-84 Oplot.
Varta optical-electronic countermeasures complex.
Nizh ERA.