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Russia In development Uralvagonzavod
T-15
A heavy tracked infantry fighting vehicle sharing the Armata universal platform with the T-14 tank, distinguished by an unmanned turret and a crew compartment isolated from ammunition storage. It has been shown publicly but has not entered large-scale service.
In service since 2015
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02
70
km/h
500
km range
25.6
hp/t
30
mm gun
48,000
kg
Pricing: No public unit cost; limited pre-series production
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
Russian state channel
Rosoboronexport monopoly; Western sanctions exposure and payment/logistics risk for many buyers.
Channel: Rosoboronexport (state)
Fielded & proven
Operator data not public
In service since 2015. Status: announced.
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.
- 70 km/h Stronger than 31% of IFVs
- 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 26% of IFVs
- Power-to-weight
Engine power per tonne of vehicle weight. Higher means better acceleration and cross-country mobility.
- 25.6 hp/t Stronger than 78% of IFVs
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
- Main armament
Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type.
- 30 mm 2A42 autocannon (unmanned turret)
- Secondary armament
Additional weapons: coaxial MG, remote weapon station, gun pods.
- Kornet-EM ATGM launcher + 7.62 mm PKTM
- Caliber
Bore diameter of the main gun or rifle. Larger throws heavier projectiles; not simply better — ammunition commonality matters.
- 30 mm
Protection
Armor, countermeasures and survivability.
- Armor
Armor technology: composite, modular, ERA-fitted, uranium-ceramic. Exact compositions are classified.
- Composite armor with Malachit reactive armor
- 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
- NBC protection
Sealed crew compartment with overpressure filtration for nuclear/biological/chemical environments.
- Yes
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
- Combat weight
Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor.
- 48,000 kg
- Crew
Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity.
- 3
- Troop capacity
Number of embarked troops/passengers (IFV, APC, transport). Higher carries more.
- 9 Stronger than 79% of IFVs
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
- Engine
Powerplant model and type.
- ChTZ 12N360 diesel
- Engine power
Engine output power. Higher moves more weight faster.
- 1,200 hp Top 1% of IFVs
- Propulsion type
Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet…
- Diesel
Specifications compiled from public Uralvagonzavod and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations — treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.
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What is the top speed of the Uralvagonzavod T-15? +
The Uralvagonzavod T-15 has a maximum speed of 70 km/h.
What is the range of the Uralvagonzavod T-15? +
The Uralvagonzavod T-15 has a maximum range of 500 km.
How much does the Uralvagonzavod T-15 weigh? +
The Uralvagonzavod T-15 has a combat weight of 48,000 kg.
How many crew does the Uralvagonzavod T-15 require? +
The Uralvagonzavod T-15 requires a crew of 3.
What is the main armament of the Uralvagonzavod T-15? +
The Uralvagonzavod T-15's primary weapon is the 30 mm 2A42 autocannon (unmanned turret).
What engine does the Uralvagonzavod T-15 use? +
The Uralvagonzavod T-15 is powered by the ChTZ 12N360 diesel.
What is the Uralvagonzavod T-15 used for? +
The Uralvagonzavod T-15 is a ifv / apc typically used for infantry combat, anti armor.
How much does the Uralvagonzavod T-15 cost? +
Uralvagonzavod T-15: No public unit cost; limited pre-series production. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.
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