Russian T-90SA MBT. TRUMPETER 05563

Russian T-90SA MBT. The T-90 with a 840 hp engine went into low-level production in 1993, based on a prototype designated T-88. It features a new genearation of Kontak-5 explosive reactive armor on its hull and turret. Of conventional layout, the T-90 represents a major upgrade to every system in the T-72 including the main gun. The T-90S have been identified as export model. The references to a T-90E appear to be unsubstantiated. The T-90 is fitted with a "Three-tiered" protection system: the first tier is the composite armour in the turret, second tier is third generation Kontakt-e ERA and third tier is a Shtora-1 countermeassures suite.