The main battle tank
The BM Oplot main battle tank is a tracked fighting vehicle that features high firepower, reliable protection, and high mobility.
The tank is intended to destroy all types of ground (floating) and low-flying low-speed air targets under the conditions when the enemy fires back.
The vehicle can fulfill a wide range of combat missions under various climatic, weather and terrain conditions in the ambient temperature range of -40 to +55 degrees Centigrade, air humidity of up to 98% at a temperature of +25 degrees Centigrade, height above sea level of up to 3000 m and with ambient air dust content available in real terrain conditions.
The key parts of the tank that determine its capabilities are as follows:
FIREPOWER:
Armament:
tank gun
coaxial machine gun
remote-controlled anti-aircraft machine gun system
Loading system:
conveyor
automatic loader
control system
Integrated gun-and-fire control system:
sighting systems:
gunner’s day sight
gunner’s thermal sight
commander’s panoramic sighting system
main armament stabilizer
guided weapon system
tank ballistic computer
input sensors of tank ballistic computer
muzzle reference system
anti-aircraft machine gun control system
PROTECTION:
Ballistic protection:
main passive armor protection
built-in anti-tandem-warhead explosive reactive armor
anti-mine protection
Special defensive aids:
optronic countermeasures system:
optronic suppression station
aerosol screen laying system
collective crew protection system:
NBC protection system
fire/explosion suppression system
signature reduction aids:
dazzle painting
natural camouflage fixing devices
thermal insulation
engine smoke generator
set of camouflage nets
Self-entrenching device
Mine-clearing system attachments (attachments available on the vehicle hull and intended for installation of any type of track-width mine clearing system)
MOBILITY:
Powerpack:
engine
engine operation support systems:
fuel supply system
air supply system
lubrication system
cooling system
engine exhaust gas outlet system
engine pre-heating and crew compartment heating system
engine start system
Multiple reverse speed transmission:
gearboxes
multiple reverse speed final drives
Complex movement control system
Running gear:
track system
cushioning system
Deep Water fording equipment
ADDITIONALLY:
Observation and orientation devices:
day vision devices
driver’s night vision device
orientation device (directional gyro)
hydro-pneumatic system for cleaning the vision devices of the hull and turret
Satellite navigation support system
Communications devices:
VHF radio set
commander’s HF radio set
crew intercom system
Auxiliary power unit
Vehicle’s electrical system
Driver’s digital instrumentation panel
Air conditioning system (optional)