Russia transfers to Vietnam better tanks than Abrams

This information was reported by Interfax news agency citing Mr. Mikhail Petukhov, Deputy Director of FSMTC of Russia, as saying while leading the Russian delegation at the international air show in Singapore: "The supply of T-90S/SK tanks will be carried out in accordance with the terms stated in the contract". The annual report of the Uralvagonzavod factory said that Russia will transfer 64 T-90S/SK tanks to customer "704" (Vietnam).

Not only did this official declare that the contract would be carried out as signed, he also affirmed that the Russian tanks transferred to Vietnam would have comprehensive offensive and defensive power and would surpass the US Abrams main battle tank.

According to the source, in 2017, the Russian manufacturer executed two contracts for the supply of T-90S/SK tanks to customers. One of them, for 64 tanks, was signed with foreign customer 704. The second contract, signed with foreign customer 368, will see the first batch of 73 tanks shipped.

This official said that the T-90S has many advantages when compared to the Abrams such as being 10 tons lighter, high flexibility... In particular, the biggest advantage of this batch of T-90 tanks is that it possesses the world's leading multi-layered armor and defense system.

The first is the TShU-1-7 Shtora-1. This system has the effect of interfering with the semi-automatic aiming control of the guidance system mounted on anti-tank missiles. Next is the system that interferes with laser detectors and enemy target designators through sensors, OTShU-1-7 interference lights and 12 smoke grenade launchers...

Along with the excellent defense system is the impressive firepower system of the T-90S with the main weapon being the 125 mm 2A46 smoothbore gun with an automatic loading system with 22 ready bullets.

In addition to standard ammunition, the T-90S can also launch AT-11 Sniper anti-tank missiles through the barrel to destroy enemies from a distance of up to 5,000 m, targets including tanks with explosive reactive armor and low-flying helicopters.

To ensure the most effective operation of the defense and attack systems on the battlefield, the T-90S tank is equipped with a fire control system with day-night sights, stabilizers and thermal imaging sights to enhance its ability to operate at night and in bad weather conditions.

Along with that is a complex composite armor system with explosive reactive armor... All of these advanced equipment create a line of tanks with the leading attack and defense power today.

According to Mr. Mikhail Petukhov, Russia began delivering T-90s to Vietnam in late 2017. "As a result of a series of negotiations between Russian and Vietnamese experts, a contract for the supply of T-90S and T-90SK tanks was signed. Currently, the parties have begun implementing the contract," Mr. Petukhov revealed.