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Land ForcesRussia

T-64

Main battle tankFielded 1964Pending verification
Land ForcesRUS
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Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeMain battle tank
Date of introduction1964
ProliferationAt least 5 countries
Crew3Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Width3.41 m11 ftMed[1]
Height2.17 m7 ftMed[1]
Combat weight39 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
Engine5TDF DieselMed[1]
Engine power700 hpMed[1]
Cruising range600 km373 mi · 324 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed60 km/h37 mph · 32 ktMed[1]
Cross-country speed50 km/h31 mph · 27 ktMed[1]
Fording depth (Without Preparation)1.4 mMed[1]
Fording depth (With Preparation)5.0 mMed[1]
Protection
Hull ArmorCast and welded steel armor.Med[1]
Turret ArmorCast armor welded togetherMed[1]
Armor Protection (Front)370-440 mm of RHA against KE rounds and 500 mm to 575 mm of RHA against HEAT roundsMed[1]
Applique ArmorAvailableMed[1]
Explosive reactive armorNo Explosive Reactive Armor (ERA)Med[1]
Active Protection SystemYesMed[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Smoke Equipment902A "Tucha-1" smoke grenade launcher in two groups of four, on each side of the gunMed[1]
Armament
Rate of fire (max)8 rds/minMed[1]
Maximum elevation+14 DegMed[1]
Minimum elevation-6 DegMed[1]
Main armament1 x D-81T (aka 2A46) 125 mm Smoothbore Gun, 125 mmMed[1]
Secondary armament1 x PKT (Kalashnikov's Machine Gun); 1 x Type 54 DShK Heavy Machine GunMed[1]
Maximum firing range5 km3 mi · 3 nmiLongest-range ammunition listedMed[1]
Fire control
Fire control system1A33Med[1]
Computerized FCSYesMed[1]
Thermal Sight Tank CommanderYes, TKN-3V combination day/night binocular periscopicMed[1]
Thermal Sight GunnerYes, TPN1-49-23 night sighMed[1]
Main Gun Stabilization2-Plane, 2Eh26M armament stabiliserMed[1]
Rangefindertwo-axis stabilised IG42 laser rangefinder sightMed[1]
Ballistic Computer1V517 Tank Ballistic ComputerMed[1]
Variants
T-64AProduction 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.[1]
T-64BThe T-64B is a redesign of the T-64A, which became the main service version of the vehicle.[1]
T-64BKThe 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.[1]
T-64BVKThe 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.[1]
T-64U version 1 (v1)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.[1]
T-64U Version 2 (v2)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.[1]
Weapons and payload options · 4Confidence · Source
Armor-Piercing Fin-Stabilized Discarding Sabot ((APFSDS))125 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Range
4 km2 mi · 2 nmi
Quantity
36 Total Rounds any combination of 125mm Projectiles
Muzzle velocity
2,050 m/s
Projectile weight
11 kg
Armor penetration
1,000 mm
High Explosives (HE)125 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Range
5 km3 mi · 3 nmi
Quantity
36 Total Rounds any combination of 125mm Projectiles
Muzzle velocity
850 m/s
High-Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT)125 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Range
0.3 km0 mi · 0 nmi
Quantity
36 Total Rounds any combination of 125mm Projectiles
Muzzle velocity
915 m/s
Projectile weight
18.4 kg
Armor penetration
Estimated at 800 mm triple charge HEAT
SACLOS Anti-Tank Missile System125 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
4-6 ea
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
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.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
Republic of the CongoRussiaUkraineUzbekistan
Sources
  1. T-64 Russian Main Battle Tank (MBT), U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import