{
  "id": "t-64",
  "name": "T-64",
  "aliases": [],
  "domain": "land",
  "country": "RUS",
  "category": "Main battle tank",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 1964,
  "operators": [
    "COG",
    "RUS",
    "UKR",
    "UZB"
  ],
  "prolif_count": 5,
  "summary": "The T-64 (T-64B) is a Soviet second-generation main battle tank introduced in the early 1960s. It was a more advanced counterpart to the T-62: the T-64 served tank divisions, while the T-62 supported infantry in motorized rifle divisions.",
  "specs": [
    {
      "k": "crew",
      "v": 3,
      "src": [
        "weg-t-64"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "width_m",
      "v": 3.41,
      "src": [
        "weg-t-64"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "height_m",
      "v": 2.17,
      "src": [
        "weg-t-64"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "combat_weight_t",
      "v": 39,
      "src": [
        "weg-t-64"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_name",
      "v": "5TDF Diesel",
      "src": [
        "weg-t-64"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_hp",
      "v": 700,
      "src": [
        "weg-t-64"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "road_range_km",
      "v": 600,
      "src": [
        "weg-t-64"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "speed_road_kmh",
      "v": 60,
      "src": [
        "weg-t-64"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "speed_xc_kmh",
      "v": 50,
      "src": [
        "weg-t-64"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Fording depth (Without Preparation)",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "1.4 m",
      "src": [
        "weg-t-64"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Fording depth (With Preparation)",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "5.0 m",
      "src": [
        "weg-t-64"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Rate of fire (max)",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "8 rds/min",
      "src": [
        "weg-t-64"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Maximum elevation",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "+14 Deg",
      "src": [
        "weg-t-64"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Minimum elevation",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "-6 Deg",
      "src": [
        "weg-t-64"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Fire control system",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "1A33",
      "src": [
        "weg-t-64"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Computerized FCS",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
        "weg-t-64"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Thermal Sight Tank Commander",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Yes, TKN-3V combination day/night binocular periscopic",
      "src": [
        "weg-t-64"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Thermal Sight Gunner",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Yes, TPN1-49-23 night sigh",
      "src": [
        "weg-t-64"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Main Gun Stabilization",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "2-Plane, 2Eh26M armament stabiliser",
      "src": [
        "weg-t-64"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Rangefinder",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "two-axis stabilised IG42 laser rangefinder sight",
      "src": [
        "weg-t-64"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Ballistic Computer",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "1V517 Tank Ballistic Computer",
      "src": [
        "weg-t-64"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Hull Armor",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Cast and welded steel armor.",
      "src": [
        "weg-t-64"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Turret Armor",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Cast armor welded together",
      "src": [
        "weg-t-64"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Armor Protection (Front)",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "370-440 mm of RHA against KE rounds and 500 mm to 575 mm of RHA against HEAT rounds",
      "src": [
        "weg-t-64"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Applique Armor",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Available",
      "src": [
        "weg-t-64"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Explosive reactive armor",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "No Explosive Reactive Armor (ERA)",
      "src": [
        "weg-t-64"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Active Protection System",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
        "weg-t-64"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "NBC Protection",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
        "weg-t-64"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Smoke Equipment",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "902A \"Tucha-1\" smoke grenade launcher in two groups of four, on each side of the gun",
      "src": [
        "weg-t-64"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "main_armament",
      "v": "1 x D-81T (aka 2A46) 125 mm Smoothbore Gun, 125 mm",
      "src": [
        "weg-t-64"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "armament",
      "label": "Secondary armament",
      "v": "1 x PKT (Kalashnikov's Machine Gun); 1 x Type 54 DShK Heavy Machine Gun",
      "src": [
        "weg-t-64"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "range_max_km",
      "v": 5,
      "src": [
        "weg-t-64"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "label": "Maximum firing range",
      "note": "Longest-range ammunition listed"
    }
  ],
  "payloads": [
    {
      "name": "Armor-Piercing Fin-Stabilized Discarding Sabot ((APFSDS))",
      "role": "125 mm ammunition",
      "src": [
        "weg-t-64"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Muzzle velocity": "2,050 m/s",
        "Projectile weight": "11 kg",
        "Armor penetration": "1,000 mm"
      },
      "range_km": 4,
      "qty": "36 Total Rounds any combination of 125mm Projectiles"
    },
    {
      "name": "High Explosives (HE)",
      "role": "125 mm ammunition",
      "src": [
        "weg-t-64"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Muzzle velocity": "850 m/s"
      },
      "range_km": 5,
      "qty": "36 Total Rounds any combination of 125mm Projectiles"
    },
    {
      "name": "High-Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT)",
      "role": "125 mm ammunition",
      "src": [
        "weg-t-64"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Muzzle velocity": "915 m/s",
        "Projectile weight": "18.4 kg",
        "Armor penetration": "Estimated at 800 mm triple charge HEAT"
      },
      "range_km": 0.3,
      "qty": "36 Total Rounds any combination of 125mm Projectiles"
    },
    {
      "name": "SACLOS Anti-Tank Missile System",
      "role": "125 mm ammunition",
      "src": [
        "weg-t-64"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Muzzle velocity": "125 m/s, which increases to 800m/s at its peak m/s",
        "Warhead": "4.5 kg",
        "Guidance": "SACLOS Radio",
        "Armor penetration": "600mm of RHA"
      },
      "qty": "4-6 ea"
    }
  ],
  "variants": [
    {
      "name": "T-64A",
      "text": "Production version of base tank. Tank has a history of reliability problems, and lacks the high armor protection, track skirts, a fcs and ATGM launch capability for t-64b.",
      "src": [
        "weg-t-64"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "T-64B",
      "text": "The T-64B is a redesign of the T-64A, which became the main service version of the vehicle.",
      "src": [
        "weg-t-64"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "T-64BK",
      "text": "The T-64BK is a command variant of the T-64B. It is designed for local command of armored vehicles at the tactical level. It is equipped with additional communications equipment for this purpose.",
      "src": [
        "weg-t-64"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "T-64BVK",
      "text": "The T-64BVK is an up-armored version of the T-64BK. It includes the same equipment as the T-64BK and includes the additional armor from the T-64BV.",
      "src": [
        "weg-t-64"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "T-64U version 1 (v1)",
      "text": "The T-64U is available in two versions. Version 1 is an upgraded T-64A or T-64B, designed to provide the T-64 with enough protection and modern systems to maintain its battlefield efficacy.",
      "src": [
        "weg-t-64"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "T-64U Version 2 (v2)",
      "text": "The T-64U v2 is a second upgrade option for the T-64 MBT offered by the Malyshev plant. It is thought to be identical to v1 with the exception of the power pack.",
      "src": [
        "weg-t-64"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "art": "tank",
  "image": null,
  "verified": null,
  "changelog": [
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import"
    }
  ],
  "url": "https://www.defensepedia.com/systems/t-64.html",
  "sources": {
    "weg-t-64": {
      "title": "T-64 Russian Main Battle Tank (MBT)",
      "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)",
      "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/T-64_Russian_Main_Battle_Tank",
      "published": "2026-03-20",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}