



| Vehicle Name | T-14 Armata |
| Type / Role | Main Battle Tank (MBT) |
| Manufacturer | UralVagonZavod (UVZ) |
| Country of Origin | Russia |
| In Service | Limited (Testing/Trials) |
| Year Introduced | 2015 |
| Unit Cost | USD 8–9 million |
| Crew | 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver) |
| Length (Gun Forward) | 10.8 m |
| Width | 3.5 m |
| Height | 3.3 m |
| Weight | 55 tons |
| Ground Clearance | 0.5 m |
| Chassis Material | Composite / Steel Alloy |
| Engine Type | Turbocharged Diesel |
| Engine Power | 1,500 hp |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 27 hp/ton |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Maximum Speed (Road) | 80 km/h |
| Maximum Speed (Off-Road) | 50 km/h |
| Operational Range | 500 km |
| Suspension Type | Active Hydropneumatic |
| Main Gun | 125mm 2A82-1M Smoothbore |
| Ammunition Capacity | 45 rounds |
| Secondary Armament | 12.7mm MG, 7.62mm MG |
| Gun Elevation/Depression | +15° / -7° |
| Fire Control System | Digital, AI-assisted |
| Stabilization | Fully Automated Dual-Axis |
| Rate of Fire | 10–12 rounds/min |
| Armor Type | Composite + Malachit ERA |
| Reactive Armor | Yes (Malachit) |
| Active Protection System (APS) | Afganit APS |
| NBC Protection | Yes |
| Smoke Grenade Launchers | 2 × 6-barrel |
| Fire Suppression System | Automatic |
| Mine Protection | Reinforced Hull |
| Maximum Gradient | 60% |
| Side Slope | 40% |
| Trench Crossing | 2.7 m |
| Vertical Obstacle | 1.2 m |
| Fording Depth | 1.2 m (2 m prepared) |
| Turning Radius | Neutral |
| Amphibious Capability | No |
| Fire Control Computer | Yes |
| Thermal Imaging | Commander & Gunner |
| Night Vision | IR / NVG |
| Laser Rangefinder | Yes |
| Ballistic Computer | Yes |
| Communication System | Secure Digital |
| Battlefield Management System | Integrated |
| Service Branch | Russian Ground Forces |
| Primary Operator | Russia |
| Combat Experience | Ukraine (limited) |
| Upgrade Packages | Ongoing Armata Platform |
| Export Status | Restricted |
| Production Status | Limited / Pre-Series |
The T-14 Armata represents a major leap in Russian armored warfare technology. Developed by UralVagonZavod (UVZ), this main battle tank (MBT) is the first of its kind to feature a fully unmanned turret, keeping the three-man crew protected in an armored capsule within the hull. Introduced publicly during the 2015 Moscow Victory Day Parade, the T-14 has been showcased as the foundation of Russia’s future armored fleet.
Built on the Armata Universal Combat Platform, the T-14 emphasizes crew survivability, mobility, and digital integration. Its 125mm 2A82-1M smoothbore cannon—capable of firing guided missiles—forms the centerpiece of its armament. Future variants are expected to host a 152mm gun, expanding its lethality against fortified targets.
The tank is powered by a 1,500 hp A-85-3A turbocharged diesel engine, offering a maximum speed of 80 km/h and an operational range of 500 km. The vehicle’s modular Malachit explosive reactive armor (ERA) and the Afganit Active Protection System (APS) provide defense against kinetic penetrators and anti-tank guided missiles.
While mass production has faced delays, limited numbers of T-14s have reportedly been tested in Ukraine, marking its unofficial combat debut. Though its performance remains debated, the Armata’s design philosophy—autonomous fire control, AI-assisted sensors, and radar-linked protection systems—demonstrates Russia’s ambition to field a digitally networked battlefield tank.
The estimated price of the T-14 Armata for export is around USD 8–9 million per unit, depending on configuration, training, and support packages.
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