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Uralvagonzavod

T-14 Armata

Russia's next-generation main battle tank built on the modular Armata universal combat platform, featuring an unmanned turret and an armored crew capsule isolated from the ammunition. Production has remained limited, with the tank seeing only small-scale fielding well over a decade after its unveiling.

In service since 2015 · 1 operator countries

Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-01

km/h

500

km range

hp/t

125

mm gun

55,000

Several performance figures for Russia-origin systems are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification. Treat these specs as directional, not tested values.

Pricing: Unit cost not publicly disclosed; program heavily delayed

Procurement snapshot

Availability & export

Russian state channel

Rosoboronexport monopoly; Western sanctions exposure and payment/logistics risk for many buyers.

Channel: Rosoboronexport (state)

Fielded & proven

Limited · 1 operator

In service since 2015. Status: announced · ~30 built.

Lifecycle cost (est.)

No public unit price to model from.

Interoperability

No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.

Derived guidance from public data — export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.

Full specifications

Performance

Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.

Max speed Maximum level speed. For aircraft this is at optimal altitude; for ground vehicles, top road speed. Higher means faster response and better kinematic performance.: 80 km/h

Top 7% of main battle tanks
Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence.: 500 km

Stronger than 59% of main battle tanks
Power-to-weight Engine power per tonne of vehicle weight. Higher means better acceleration and cross-country mobility.: 25 hp/t

Stronger than 74% of main battle tanks
Muzzle velocity Projectile speed leaving the barrel. Higher means flatter trajectory and better armor penetration.: 1,800 m/s

Top 1% of main battle tanks

Firepower

Armament, payload and guidance.

Main armament Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type.: 125 mm 2A82-1M smoothbore (autoloaded, unmanned turret)
Secondary armament Additional weapons: coaxial MG, remote weapon station, gun pods.: 12.7 mm remote weapon station
Caliber Bore diameter of the main gun or rifle. Larger throws heavier projectiles; not simply better — ammunition commonality matters.: 125 mm
Ammunition Rounds carried (main gun) or standard magazine capacity.: 45

Stronger than 84% of main battle tanks

Protection

Armor, countermeasures and survivability.

Armor Armor technology: composite, modular, ERA-fitted, uranium-ceramic. Exact compositions are classified.: Composite armor with armored crew capsule
Active protection Hard-kill APS (Trophy, Arena, Afganit) intercepts incoming projectiles before impact.: Afghanit
Reactive armor Explosive reactive armor (ERA) blocks that disrupt shaped-charge jets.: Yes
Countermeasures Self-protection: chaff, flares, DIRCM, towed decoys, smoke dischargers, jammers.: Afghanit APS, Malachit ERA, soft-kill jammers
NBC protection Sealed crew compartment with overpressure filtration for nuclear/biological/chemical environments.: Yes

Physical

Dimensions, weight and crew.

Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable.: 10.8 m
Width Overall width — matters for rail/road transport of vehicles.: 3.5 m
Height Overall height. Lower profile is harder to spot and hit for ground vehicles.: 3.3 m
Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor.: 55,000 kg
Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity.: 3

Propulsion

Engine, power and fuel.

Engine Powerplant model and type.: ChTZ 12N360 diesel
Engine power Engine output power. Higher moves more weight faster.: 1,500 hp

Stronger than 85% of main battle tanks
Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet…: Diesel

Sensors & avionics

Radar, sensor suite and datalinks.

Sensors IRST, EO/IR turrets, laser designators, sniper pods, thermal sights.: panoramic all-round vision system, unmanned turret sighting system
Thermal imaging Thermal sights for night and obscured-visibility operations.: Yes

Program

Cost, production scale and operators.

Units built Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability.: 30

Stronger than 16% of main battle tanks
Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem.: 1

Stronger than 23% of main battle tanks

Specifications compiled from public Uralvagonzavod and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations — treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-01.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of the Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata? +

The Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata has a maximum speed of 80 km/h.

What is the range of the Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata? +

The Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata has a maximum range of 500 km.

How much does the Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata weigh? +

The Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata has a combat weight of 55,000 kg.

How many crew does the Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata require? +

The Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata requires a crew of 3.

What is the main armament of the Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata? +

The Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata's primary weapon is the 125 mm 2A82-1M smoothbore (autoloaded, unmanned turret).

What engine does the Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata use? +

The Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata is powered by the ChTZ 12N360 diesel.

What is the Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata used for? +

The Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata is a main battle tank typically used for anti armor, infantry combat.

How many countries operate the Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata? +

The Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata is operated by 1 countries.

How much does the Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata cost? +

Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata: Unit cost not publicly disclosed; program heavily delayed. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.