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Land ForcesRussia

T-90MS

Main battle tankFielded 2013Pending verification
Land ForcesRUS
T-90MS
Photo: Vitaly V. Kuzmin · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeMain battle tank
Date of introduction2013
ProliferationOrigin country only
Crew3Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Width3.5 m11 ftMed[1]
Height2.3 m8 ftMed[1]
Combat weight48 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
EngineV-92S2FMed[1]
Engine power1,130 hpMed[1]
Cruising range550 km342 mi · 297 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed72 km/h45 mph · 39 ktMed[1]
Fording, without Preparation1.2 mMed[1]
Fording, with Preparation5.0 mMed[1]
Protection
Hull ArmorThe rear of the hull and turret is provided with slat armor to protect against rocket-propelled grenades. Spall liners are fitted in the crew compartment.Med[1]
Turret ArmorThe rear of the hull and turret is provided with slat armor to protect against rocket-propelled grenades. Spall liners are fitted in the crew compartment.Med[1]
Applique ArmorAvailableMed[1]
Explosive reactive armorYes, Relikt explosive reactive armor (ERA) in place of the previous Kontakt-5.Med[1]
Active Protection SystemYes, There is an active protection system that includes a number of coarse and fine laser detectors positioned to cover 360 degrees.Med[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Smoke EquipmentThe turret can also be automatically slewed in the direction of the threat to launch 81-mm smoke grenades.Med[1]
Armament
Elevation-6 to + 14 degreesMed[1]
Main armament1 x 2A46M-5 125mm Smoothbore Gun, 125 mmMed[1]
Secondary armament1 x PKTM 7.62mm General-Purpose Machine GunMed[1]
Fire control
Computerized FCSThe T-90MS is equipped with a computerized fire-control system that can be used to engage static and mobile targets while the tank is in motion with a high first-round hit probability under most weather conditions.Med[1]
Thermal Sight Tank CommanderSeparate stabilized panoramic sight,Med[1]
Thermal Sight GunnerPNM Sosna-U gunner displayMed[1]
Main Gun StabilizationYesMed[1]
Ballistic ComputerYesMed[1]
Laser RangefinderYesMed[1]
Thermal SightYes, with a Laser RangefinderMed[1]
Variants
T-90M ProryvThe T-90M model 2017 also nicknamed Proryv-3 is an upgraded variant of the export version of the T-90MS Main Battle Tank (MBT) developed and designed by the Russian Company Uralvagonzavod. The T-90M Model 2017 is improve[1]
Weapons and payload options · 2Confidence · Source
Projectile125 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
40 Rounds, A total of 22 125-mm ready rounds are carried, with another 18 rounds
Anti-Tank Guided Missileammunition
Med[1]
Warhead
4.5 kg
Guidance
Laser beam riding
Summary

The T-90MS is the next step in the development of the Russian-made main battle tank T-90. The new T-90MS was presented for the first time to the public during the defense exhibition Russian Expo arms in September 2011.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
Russia
Sources
  1. T-90MS 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
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (CC BY-SA 4.0)