Alongside the future T-90M "Proryv" tank, Russia was developing a combat vehicle designated "Object 187," which was more advanced. However, the tank was abandoned in favor of a more affordable product, according to the Rostec state corporation.
Uralvagonzavod worked on the new tank as part of the "Improving the T-72B" program. Vladimir Potkin headed the development back in 1986.
"Object 187" differed from the T-72 by a redesigned front hull, which increased the reduced armor thickness and increased the likelihood of ricochets.
As a result of Uralvagonzavod's work, a practically new tank appeared. But these were difficult times for the country in the 1990s, and the army preferred a tank with lower performance characteristics, but more unified with existing models and cheaper.
The new tank also implemented the idea of a unified monoblock power plant. Some of the engine compartment units were combined into a quickly replaceable block that supported engines of various types, including gas turbine engines.
Earlier, www1.ru reported that the Admiral Nakhimov missile cruiser has completed the first stage of testing.
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