10 Most Russia Tanks Lost in Ukraine

Welcome to the TDTV global channel. Like and subscribe to support us. The International Institute for Strategic Studies, ISS, and Expert Think Tank estimates that the Russian military has lost almost 50 percent of its modern tank fleet after a year of fighting in Ukraine. We will present the largest number of tanks that the Russian army has lost, by vehicle type, during the conflict in Ukraine, listing each model along with a brief technical assessment. T-62M. The T-62M is an upgraded version of the Soviet-era T-62 main battle tank, which was first introduced in the 1960s. The T-62M variant features several enhancements over the original T-62, including improved armor, firepower, and mobility. The T-62M retains the 115mm U5TS 2A20 smoothbore gun from the original T-62 but incorporates a new fire control system, improved ammunition, and a laser rangefinder for better accuracy and target engagement. The T-62M has additional applique armor on the turret and hull, offering increased protection against anti-tank weapons. The tank is also equipped with explosive reactive armor, ERA, to further enhance its survivability against shaped-charge warheads. Number Lost. 56. T-64BV. The T-64BV is an upgraded version of the Soviet-era T-64 main battle tank, featuring several enhancements that improve its performance and survivability on the battlefield. It entered into service with the Soviet Army in the mid-1980s. The T-64BV includes upgraded communications equipment, enhanced night vision devices, and a more advanced fire control system, resulting in better overall combat effectiveness. The T-64BV is equipped with Contact One Explosive Reactive Armor, ERA, on both the turret and hull, providing increased protection against anti-tank projectiles and shaped-charge warheads. This addition greatly improves the tank's survivability in comparison to the earlier T-64A model. Number Lost. 51. T-72A Family. The T-72A is an upgraded version of the Soviet-era T-72 main battle tank, which entered service in 1979. It was designed to be a more advanced and capable combat vehicle compared to its predecessor. The T-72A includes an upgraded fire control system, improved communications equipment, and night vision devices, which contribute to its overall combat effectiveness. The T-72A features composite armor on the turret and blassy plate, providing increased protection against anti-tank weapons. Additionally, the tank has a low-profile design, making it a smaller target on the battlefield. The tank is armed with a 125mm 2A46 smoothbore gun, capable of firing armor-piercing, high-explosive, and anti-tank guided missiles. The tank also has an autoloader, which reduces the crew size to three and improves the rate of fire. The T-72A is powered by a V-46-6 diesel engine developing 780 horsepower and it can reach a top speed of approximately 60 kilometers per hour, 37 miles per hour. It also features a torsion bar suspension system, enhancing its off-road capabilities. Number Lost – 139 T-72B The T-72B is an upgraded version of the T-72 main battle tank, featuring several enhancements that improve its performance and survivability on the battlefield. It entered service with the Soviet Army in 1985. The T-72B includes upgraded communications equipment, enhanced night vision devices, and an improved fire control system, resulting in better overall combat effectiveness. The T-72B is equipped with improved composite armor on both the turret and hull, providing increased protection against anti-tank projectiles. In addition, the tank has a new design for the turret armor known as Dolly Parton armor, which offers better protection against shaped-charge warheads. The T-72B retains the 125mm 2A46M smoothbore gun from the T-72A but benefits from an upgraded fire control system, improved ammunition, and a new laser rangefinder, resulting in better accuracy and target engagement. It also features an autoloader, reducing the crew size to three and improving the rate of fire. The T-72B is powered by a V-84 diesel engine developing 840 horsepower and can reach a top road speed of approximately 60 kilometers per hour, 37 miles per hour. It uses the same torsion bar suspension as the previous version of the T-72 family. Number lost 258. T-72B Model 1989. The T-72B Model 1989, also known as the T-72B Auber. 1989 or T-72B1 is an upgraded version of the T-72B main battle tank that features further enhancements to improve its combat capabilities. It was introduced in 1989 toward the end of the Soviet era. The tank is upgraded with new communications equipment, enhanced night vision devices, and an improved fire control system. The T-72B Model 1989 is equipped with Contact 5 Explosive Reactive Armor, ERA, on both the turret and hull, offering increased protection against anti-tank projectiles and shaped-charge warheads. This armor upgrade significantly enhances the tank's survivability compared to the earlier T-72B Model. The T-72B Model 1989 retains the 125mm 2A46M smoothbore gun from the T-72B, but benefits from an upgraded fire control system, improved ammunition, and a new laser rangefinder, resulting in better accuracy and target engagement. It also features an autoloader, reducing the crew size to three and improving the rate of fire. The T-72B Model 1989 is powered by a V-84 diesel engine offering 840 horsepower and a top speed of approximately 60 kilometers per hour 37 miles per hour. Number lost 84. T-72B3. The T-72B3 is a modernized version of the T-72 main battle tank that was developed in Russia. It entered service in 2013 and is currently in use by the Russian ground forces. The tank has a crew of three, including a driver, gunner, and commander like all the variants of the T-72 family. It has a modernized suite of electronic systems including a navigation system, a radio, and a battle management system. The T-72B3 has a reinforced armor system that includes reactive armored tiles on the turret and hull, providing improved protection against anti-tank weapons. It is armed with a 125mm smoothbore gun which is capable of firing armor-piercing, high-explosive, and anti-tank guided missiles. It also has a coaxial 7.62mm machine gun and a roof-mounted 12.7mm machine gun. The T-72B3 is motorized by a V-92S2F diesel engine which produces 1130 horsepower, giving it a maximum speed of 60 kilometers per hour and a range of up to 700 kilometers. Number lost. 303. T-72B3M. The T-72B3M is an upgraded version of the T-72B3 main battle tank developed by Russia that entered into service with the Russian army in 2018. The tank features advanced armor protection including new explosive reactive armor tiles and a strengthened turret front, providing improved protection against anti-tank weapons. The T-72B3M is armed with a 125mm smoothbore gun which can fire various types of ammunition including armor-piercing, high-explosive, and anti-tank guided missiles. It also has a coaxial 7.62mm machine gun and a roof-mounted 12.7mm machine gun. It is also with an upgraded fire control system including a new gunner's sight with a thermal imager, laser range finder, and ballistic computer. The commander also has a new sight with a panoramic view, allowing for better situational awareness. The T-72B3M is equipped with a V-92S2F diesel engine which produces 1130 horsepower, giving it a maximum speed of 60 kilometers per hour and a range of up to 700 kilometers. Number lost. 217. T-80BV. The T-80BV is a variant of the T-80 main battle tank developed by the Soviet Union that entered into service with the Russian armed forces in 1985. The tank is protected by a composite armor which is a combination of steel, ceramics, and plastics, providing improved protection against anti-tank weapons. It also features explosive reactive armor on the hull and turret. The T-80BV is armed with a 125mm smoothbore gun which is capable of firing various types of ammunition including armor piercing and high explosive rounds. It also has a coaxial 7.62mm machine gun and a roof-mounted 12.7mm machine gun. It features a fire control system which includes a gunner's sight with a thermal imager, laser range finder, and ballistic computer. The commander also has a new sight with a panoramic view, allowing for better situational awareness. The T-80BV power pack is similar to the engine and transmission system of the T-80 main battle tank. Number lost. 276. T-80U. The T-80U is a main battle tank developed by the Soviet Union which entered service in 1985. It is a further development of T-80A. It is equipped with composite armor which is a combination of steel, ceramics, and plastics, providing improved protection against anti-tank weapons. It also features contact five explosive reactive armor on the hull and turret. The T-80U has the same gun 2A46M1 as on T-80BV but is fitted with a new 9K120 SPUR system which allows firing 9M119 SPUR at 11 Sniper and 9M119 Reflex at 11B Sniper ATGM anti-tank guided missile through the gun barrel. Also, the 12.7mm NSVT heavy machine gun received the ability to be fired from within the turret with the use of a remotely controlled weapon station as for the T-64. The T-80U is powered by a more powerful GTD-12 50D multi-fuel gas turbine engine and the Bradam snorkel. Number lost. 94. T-90M. The T-90M ProRiv-3 is a modernized version of the T-90 main battle tank that was developed and produced in Russia. It entered service in 2019 and is currently in use by the Russian Army. The tank's armor protection has been significantly improved with the addition of new modular composite armor on the hull and turret as well as a new explosive reactive armor ERA system. The main armament of the T-90M model 2017 ProRiv-3 consists of one 125mm 2A46M4 smoothbore gun able to fire standard ammunition but also anti-tank guided missiles, ATGM, Reflex NATO code, and 11 Sniper B. The second armament includes one PKT 7.62mm coaxial machine mounted to the right of the main armament and at the rear of the commander hatches mounted a remotely operated weapon station armed with an NSVT 12.7mm heavy machine gun. Other features of the T-90M include an advanced fire control system with a laser rangefinder, thermal imaging sights, and a new automatic target tracker. The tank also features a modernized command and control system that allows for better communication between tanks in a unit. Number lost. Sixteen. 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