T-90M

The most advanced production variant of Russia's T-90 main battle tank, nicknamed 'Proryv' (Breakthrough), with a new welded turret, upgraded fire control and Relikt explosive reactive armor. It remains in active production and combat use by the Russian Armed Forces.

Max speed

60 km/h

Range

550 km

Combat weight

48,000 kg

💲 Approximate export unit price

Full specifications

Performance

Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.

Max speed Maximum level speed. For aircraft this is at optimal altitude; for ground vehicles, top road speed. Higher means faster response and better kinematic performance.: 60 km/h

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Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence.: 550 km

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Power-to-weight Engine power per tonne of vehicle weight. Higher means better acceleration and cross-country mobility.: 20.9 hp/t

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Muzzle velocity Projectile speed leaving the barrel. Higher means flatter trajectory and better armor penetration.: 1,700 m/s

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Firepower

Armament, payload and guidance.

Main armament Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type.: 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore (autoloaded)
Secondary armament Additional weapons: coaxial MG, remote weapon station, gun pods.: 12.7 mm Kord + 7.62 mm PKTM machine guns
Caliber Bore diameter of the main gun or rifle. Larger throws heavier projectiles; not simply better — ammunition commonality matters.: 125 mm
Ammunition Rounds carried (main gun) or standard magazine capacity.: 40

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Protection

Armor, countermeasures and survivability.

Armor Armor technology: composite, modular, ERA-fitted, uranium-ceramic. Exact compositions are classified.: Composite armor with Relikt explosive reactive armor
Active protection Hard-kill APS (Trophy, Arena, Afganit) intercepts incoming projectiles before impact.: Shtora-1 (soft-kill)
Reactive armor Explosive reactive armor (ERA) blocks that disrupt shaped-charge jets.: Yes
Countermeasures Self-protection: chaff, flares, DIRCM, towed decoys, smoke dischargers, jammers.: Shtora-1 IR jammer, Relikt ERA, smoke grenade launchers
NBC protection Sealed crew compartment with overpressure filtration for nuclear/biological/chemical environments.: Yes

Physical

Dimensions, weight and crew.

Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable.: 9.63 m
Width Overall width — matters for rail/road transport of vehicles.: 3.78 m
Height Overall height. Lower profile is harder to spot and hit for ground vehicles.: 2.22 m
Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor.: 48,000 kg
Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity.: 3

Propulsion

Engine, power and fuel.

Engine Powerplant model and type.: V-92S2F diesel
Engine power Engine output power. Higher moves more weight faster.: 1,130 hp

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Fuel capacity Internal fuel volume.: 1,600 L
Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet…: Diesel

Sensors & avionics

Radar, sensor suite and datalinks.

Sensors IRST, EO/IR turrets, laser designators, sniper pods, thermal sights.: Kalina fire control system, Sosna-U gunner sight
Thermal imaging Thermal sights for night and obscured-visibility operations.: Yes

Program

Cost, production scale and operators.

Unit cost Approximate flyaway/unit cost where public. Defense pricing varies hugely by contract, offsets and configuration. Lower is cheaper.: $4,500,000

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Units built Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability.: 1,500

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Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem.: 5

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Specifications compiled from public Uralvagonzavod and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations — treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-01.

Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of the Uralvagonzavod T-90M? +

The Uralvagonzavod T-90M has a maximum speed of 60 km/h.

What is the range of the Uralvagonzavod T-90M? +

The Uralvagonzavod T-90M has a maximum range of 550 km.

How much does the Uralvagonzavod T-90M weigh? +

The Uralvagonzavod T-90M has a combat weight of 48,000 kg.

How many crew does the Uralvagonzavod T-90M require? +

The Uralvagonzavod T-90M requires a crew of 3.

What is the main armament of the Uralvagonzavod T-90M? +

The Uralvagonzavod T-90M's primary weapon is the 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore (autoloaded).

What engine does the Uralvagonzavod T-90M use? +

The Uralvagonzavod T-90M is powered by the V-92S2F diesel.

What is the Uralvagonzavod T-90M used for? +

The Uralvagonzavod T-90M is a main battle tank typically used for anti armor, infantry combat.

How many countries operate the Uralvagonzavod T-90M? +

The Uralvagonzavod T-90M is operated by 5 countries.

How much does the Uralvagonzavod T-90M cost? +

The Uralvagonzavod T-90M has an approximate unit cost of 4,500,000 USD. Defense pricing varies by contract, offsets and configuration — treat this as directional.