| Tango01 | 21 Nov 2015 12:22 p.m. PST |
… 2A82-1M gun with protective bore coating. "The manufacturer of the main armament for the T-14 main battle tank on the Armata commonized chassis increased its durability through applying a protective coating to its bore, Russian defense contractor Uralvagonzavod told TASS. "The Armata tank is equipped with the 125-mm 2A82-1M main gun from the Plant No. 9 company. The gun features enhanced firepower, which has necessitated… advanced auto-fastening technologies and a protective bore coating to ensure the strength and durability required," the press office said. Uralvagonzavod emphasized that the solutions applied to the main armament has increased its accuracy. In addition, the Armata's gun is housed by the unmanned fighting compartment separated from the crew seated in a fully enclosed armored compartment, the press office added…"
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 Legion 4  | 21 Nov 2015 12:45 p.m. PST |
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| Griefbringer | 21 Nov 2015 1:16 p.m. PST |
Do we really need a new thread about T-14 Armata every two weeks? |
| Mako11 | 21 Nov 2015 1:47 p.m. PST |
Too boxy for my personal taste. I like the older, sleeker models better. |
| cwlinsj | 21 Nov 2015 3:24 p.m. PST |
I really hate the look of that Russian military logo. It just looks like something you see on a cheap pair of sneakers. Tank is cool though. |
| Mako11 | 21 Nov 2015 4:33 p.m. PST |
Reminds me of a cheap, GI Joe logo. |
| Charlie 12 | 21 Nov 2015 7:06 p.m. PST |
Mako, I was thinking the same thing…. |
| tbeard1999 | 22 Nov 2015 7:50 a.m. PST |
Hurry up GHQ…I want some. |
| Tango01 | 22 Nov 2015 2:54 p.m. PST |
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 javelin98 | 23 Nov 2015 12:45 p.m. PST |
I really hate the look of that Russian military logo. It just looks like something you see on a cheap pair of sneakers. Might as well just replace it with a bulls-eye. |
| Tgunner | 23 Nov 2015 6:23 p.m. PST |
Do we really need a new thread about T-14 Armata every two weeks? BUT I LIKE SEEING ARTICLES ABOUT THE ARMATA EVERY TWO WEEKS!!! No matter what you think about Putin or Russia you have to admit that the Armata is a sexy tank. I think the Abrams is finer, but the Armata does make my eyes stray. |
| paulgenna | 24 Nov 2015 6:12 a.m. PST |
It looks like the GI Joe tanks on the cartoons. |
| Tango01 | 28 Nov 2015 12:54 p.m. PST |
Russian T-14 Armata will be fitted with PKTM 7.62mm machine gun with remote reloading system
"The new Russian T-14 Armata main battle tank will get an upgraded Kalashnikov machinegun PKTM fitted with a remote reloading system and a new anti-guidance system, a spokesman of the Degtyaryov plant, the weapon manufacturer, has reported. "T-14 Armata will be armed with the PKTM machinegun featuring a remote reloading system manufactured by our plant," he explained. "Now the shot won't have to replace the belt manually. He will be able to do this just pushing the button," the official said. According to the source, series production of this model is being launched and the first supplies have been made. The source revealed that the PKTM essentially outperforms its counterparts. Manufacturer's site informs that the 7.62 mm caliber machinegun has a firing rapidity of 700-800 shots per minute (operational firing rate 250 shots per minute) at an aimed firing range of 1.5 km…"
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