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  1. alanch90
    Whats the difference with the original Vikhr?
  2. alanch90
    Is this 100 percent confirmed? What a sh*t show
  3. alanch90
    @Wiedzmin what you identify there as "plate" in the top picture is actually the ceramic-based add-on module (which might be encased in steel) present in the IFV version but not mounted on the APC shown in the middle picture. I know its the IFV because that scene showed that and also the little fixed hooks around the driver´s hatch. What you identify as "flange" is actually the base aluminium plate. In the first picture it can be seen clearly that the add-on module and the aluminium plate are of approximately the same thickness and the closeups we have on the composite show that its clearly about 30-60mm thick.
  4. alanch90
    Well that should be estimated but judging by eye it seems a "little" thicker than mere 1.8 cm. BTW managed to get a much better shot.
  5. alanch90
    Do we have some confirmation from some source that the thickness is indeed the same?
  6. alanch90
    Well, we´ve seen the zone around the drivers hatch on the prototype that has the driver in a forward position.
  7. alanch90
    Well, judging from pictures the Kurganets UFP could be 30-60mm of aluminium, plus add on ceramics. In comparison, BMP-3 UFP is 18mm of aluminium at a similar sloped angle.
  8. alanch90
    How old/valid?
  9. alanch90
    Is that the T-14 chassis on page 10?! On the first link i mean
  10. alanch90
    It may be related to the Upper Hemisphere Protection System. http://www.niistali.ru/products/nauka/protection/uplook_protection/ "The principle of operation of the complex is based on the detection of an approaching high-precision ammunition, striking from the upper hemisphere, and disruption of the operation of its guidance system either by a powerful electromagnetic pulse, or by creating a multispectral aerosol cloud and false IR targets over the protected object"
  11. alanch90
    First of all "900mm" vs KE is just a figure that´s floating around the internet but at least TRADOC saw it plausible enough as to support on its publicly available sources. But its just a somewhat educated estimation. The thickest UFP a T-72 had was the B model 1985 with 587mm LOS. This is a far cry from that. It is more comparable thickness wise to modern western tanks front turrets actually (M1A2 has 860mm LOS at the right turret cheek). In addition to being a lot more voluminous, the armor was made especially for T-14 (and we have official quotes from designers about that), meaning that it was made based on new armor technology. Lastly, since the UFP is the only heavy armor block present on the tank, it could be allowed to be weight inefficient in comparison to other armor modules on modern tanks. For example, an Abrams has 5 big blocks of armor: 2 for the front turret, 2 for the turret´s sides and 1 for the hull front.
  12. alanch90
    It is from the interior pictures that we get the likeliness to Obj 187 since in both cases lots of instruments are bolted to the back plate (or what seems to be a back plate at least)and in a similar angle that seems to be about 60 deg. I made the following estimation a year ago.
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    What is most difficult is that so far we haven´t seen any pictures showing what the base armor is like. We do have indications pointing to it having a geometry more similar to Object 187´s or other late soviet designs. In terms of LOS thickness, it could be anywhere between 800mm and 1000mm, until we get clear images of the tank without Monolit we can´t be any sure. Lastly about what the base armor actually is, we have no clue. We do know that Monolit is a type of SLERA/NxRA so it is possible that the base armor is based around a similar technology.
  14. alanch90
    When was OMFV cancelled?
  15. alanch90
    Where does the gunner sit in the Kurganets? Besides the driver and commander?
  16. alanch90
    Does somebody have a good list (and data) of Chinese 125mm APFSDS?
  17. alanch90
    More info on DM73, KE2020Neo, Rh130mm and MGCS. - Super confirmed that DM73 is the same good old DM53/63 projectile and sabot but with more powerful propellant. Existing DM63 rounds can be upgraded to DM73. 8 Percent performance improvement over DM63. - KE2020Neo will get a new "DM" designation in 2-3 years, mass production expected for 2025. Entirely new design both for projectile and sabot. Design is not yet finalized. - There is not enough info currently to simulate T-14 armor for trials and experiments with the new ammo. - Rh130 has 50 percent more chamber volume than 120mm, and also 15 percent higher pressure tolerance, producing an undisclosed higher muzzle velocity. - The intended tank engagement range with 130mm APFSDS is 4-4.5km. Engineers doubt that APFSDS can be effective at that range vs moving targets, perhaps guided munitions might be more efficient. https://www.edrmagazine.eu/more-on-rheinmetall-tank-guns-and-ammunition-evolution
  18. alanch90
    That if there is even a final product.
  19. alanch90
    New concept for an ATGM carrier - tank destroyer, based on the Kurganets platform. Makes a lot of sense. The "turret" from where missiles are launched reminds a lot of Tor. https://bmpd.livejournal.com/4276303.html?utm_source=fbsharing&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR1Mvt1gCixvz_-PNXj0dt7nIZF-sDTKaKq1C0IhCum2_vvJsBUIoFvFJco
  20. alanch90
    MLC100?! They turned an MBT into a Maus 2.0!
  21. alanch90
    Very interesting article, also has good info for MGCS: - Weight within limits of MLC 60 - The turret will have protection vs 125mm APFSDS (even if it is unmanned as the rheinmetall concept envisions) - 99 percent implied that the autoloader is based/inspired on the Japanese Type 10´s but still is an original design (that´s what i call a discreet F-U to the French and their experience with the Leclerc). - Ready to fire ammo not exceeding 22 rounds. - Development of the tank is expected to continue at least until 2026.
  22. alanch90
    Remember some years back when people were saying that T-14 could use its radars to scan for targets as well? There is nothing to back that up right?
  23. alanch90
    That´s one option. But if K2M is meant for SK service i would expect to see some ERA above the ammo racks as in the current model.
  24. alanch90
    Driver has been relocated to the center of the chassis. I wonder where they put the ammo that is on the right currently.
  25. alanch90
    In the end it wasn't even a full sized mock up
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