Russia Provides To Play Battle Tanks T-80 With The Latest Antidrone Protection For Ukraine's Battlefield

T-80BVM tanks with antidrone protection. (Twitter/@WarWatchs)

The Omsk Transportation Engineering Plant (Omsktransmash, part of the UZZ company under Rostec) has handed over a number of T-80BVM tanks with the latest anti-drone protection to the Russian army.

"Omsktransmash, our company's affiliate, UZZ, has delivered a number of modernized T-80BVM tanks to soldiers. The vehicles are equipped with special screens and nets that protect the engines and transmission compartments as well as the stern of the turet of the grenades, guided missiles, and FPV drones," Rostec said in a statement on the Telegram channel., reported TASS August 8

The T-80BVM is the latest version of the main T-80 combat tank produced since 1976. Its delivery to the Russian army began in 2019. The tank is equipped with a gas turbine engine measuring 1,250 hp (in contrast to other Russian combat vehicles using diesel power plants), with a maximum speed of up to 70 km/hour.

UVZ subsidiary, “Omskransmash” delivered a batch of T-80BVM tanks with new anti-drone protection to the Russian armyThe plant developed and installed a structure that protects the motor-transmission compartment and the aft part of the tank tower from UAVs, cumulative grenades… pic.twitter.com/kMNKrY8z7p

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UZZ subsidiary, Omskransmash delivered a batch of T-80BVM tanks with new anti-drone protection to the Russian army The plant developed and installed a structure that protects the motor-transmission comparison and the aft part of the tank tower from UAVs, cumulative retirees... pic.twitter.com/kMNKrY8z7p

Citing Army Recognition, this latest protection includes additional around the sheet and on the roof, specifically designed to counter threats from UAVs (Unmanned Air Vehicles), antitank grenades and guided missiles. It said this upgrade was a direct response to the growing combat environment in Ukraine, where threats from advanced drones and guided ammunition have increased significantly.

A military representative from the Russian Ministry of Defense highlighted that the T-80BVM tanks not only meet but also exceed the capabilities of existing Western military equipment.

"In terms of characteristics, maneuverability, control, speed, and protection, T-80BVM tanks are superior to their Western analogs," said a Russian engineer.

One of the salient features of the T-80BVM is its gas turbine engine, which has a capacity of 1,250 stances. This powerful machine not only produces raw power; but also contributes to the stealth capability of the tank.

Russia's T-80BVM tank is known as the quietest in its class. Thanks to the special design of the disposal system, these tanks are practically not heard as they move forward to enemy positions, thus providing tactical advantages in sudden combat.

The original T-80BVM was armed with a 125mm fine-barreled gun capable of firing a wide range of ammunition, including a fin-stabilized armored booster shell (APFSDS), a high explosive antitank bullet (HEAT) and a guided bullet. The tank is also equipped with a 7.62mm coaxial machine gun and a 12.7mm machine gun mounted on the roof to increase the firepower.

In addition, the tank is equipped with advanced composite armored and explosive reactive armored (ERA), to increase its survivability against the threat of modern antitank, which is reinforced by an active protective system (APS) that can detect and neutralize incoming projectiles.

This tank hydropneumatic suspension system provides excellent maneuverability and stability in various terrains. The combat equipment in it includes advanced firing control systems, advanced optics, and night vision capabilities, which ensure high accuracy and effectiveness in various combat scenarios.