Russia may be fielding T-14 tank in Ukraine

[Missourian]

As an old Cold Warrior I understand the various strengths and weaknesses of the T62s, T72s, T80s and T90s... but this T14 is entirely new to me.

Perhaps some of you younger veterans have insights/experience/training against a T14...

Could Russia Use Its Brand-New T-14 Tanks in an Invasion of Ukraine?

The most significant margin of difference may lie in the range, resolution, and precision-targeting capabilities provided by the T-14's thermal sights.

nationalinterest.org

 

[Vastator]

So far it looks like their expending much of their old stock in the effort so far. A surplus fire sale...

 

[Missourian]

 

[Vastator]

This tanks development shows how sanctions can backfire. Due to them Russia has been forced to develop and produce this weapon entirely in house. Which means they've grown almost entirely self sufficient. Which makes sanctions next to meaningless in a wartime scenario.

 

[martybegan]

This tanks development shows how sanctions can backfire. Due to them Russia has been forced to develop and produce this weapon entirely in house. Which means they've grown almost entirely self sufficient. Which makes sanctions next to meaningless in a wartime scenario.

They have always been able to build their own tanks. The luck the US has had with the M1 being upgradable all these years forced them to go away from the T-72/80/90 family and try to leap over the US.