The GTD-1250 gas turbine engine of the Russian main battle tank T-80BVM allows the combat vehicle to be started even at −50 °C. The power plant makes the tank less noticeable when moving, said military expert Vasily Dandykin.
He explained such possibilities by the special design of the power plant, it makes the T-80BVM ideal even for the conditions of the Arctic.
One of the main advantages of the T-80BVM is the gas turbine engine, which does not require preheating. Even at extreme temperatures down to −50 °C, it starts the first time, demonstrating high reliability.
Dandykin clarified that the GTD-1250 was created on the basis of an aviation engine, which ensures not only easy starting, but also low noise level.
However, the GTD-1250 also has disadvantages. The main disadvantage is higher fuel consumption at idle. When moving, when the GTD-1250 operates at optimal speeds, the combustion processes in the diesel engine and turbine are similar. However, this problem can be solved with the help of digital control of the unit. Recall that the production of T-80BVM with GTD-1250 was revived in Russia in 2024.
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