Engine power of Russian tanks will exceed 1130 hp: development has already begun

"Uralvagonzavod" is also working to reduce fuel and oil consumption of power units

Specialists of the Uralvagonzavod concern (part of the State Corporation Rostec) have begun work on increasing the power of engines of Russian tanks. This was reported in the company's press service.

Т-90С, Т-80У и Т-90А
Image source Vitaly Kuzmin

The most modern Russian tank T-90M "Proryv" used in combat operations is equipped with an engine with a capacity of 1,130 horsepower. The T-72B3 tank has an engine with a capacity of 1 thousand horsepower.

Work is continuously underway to increase the power of engines of Russian tanks, as well as work to improve operational and technical characteristics, including reliability, reduced fuel and oil consumption, maintainability and others.
"Uralvagonzavod"

Earlier www1.ru reported that it became known the full ammunition load of the new T-90MS tank has been revealed.

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T-90M «Proryv» «Uralvagonzavod» T-72B3