shown in the 2015 Victory Day Celebrations in Moscow.
According to the Russian Media of May 9, 2015, “2300 (Armata) tanks have been ordered by the Russian Military. In 2014, the USA had 8,840 tanks and the Russian Federation has 15,398. In 2015-2016, the Russian figures would be 17,698 tanks fielded within its borders. (Source: globalfirepower) The tank’s targeting is reportedly done with an active-phased array antenna and a large variety of other sensors.
The tank is equipped with a specially developed 152 mm gun; the most powerful ever cannon to be mounted on a main battle tank. However, the Armata’s turret will also carry a 30 mm sub-caliber ranging gun to deal with various targets, including low-flying (UAV, fixed wing, and Helicopters) aerial targets. A 12.5 mm turret-mounted heavy machine gun is also included and can destroy anti-tank missiles (i.e. could very well be the AGM-114R, Spike, Javelin and TOW). It’s capable of neutralizing shells approaching at speeds of up to 3,000 meters per second.
The tank’s crew is securely enclosed in a multi-layer armored capsule separated from the ammunition container…The Armata platform allegedly has a fully mechanized electric transmission, powered by a 1,200 HP diesel engine. For greater efficiency, maintenance and repair schedules have been extended.”
Reported on August19, 2014 on Fox News, “The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has launched a program called Ground X-Vehicle Technology (GXV-T) which aims to revolutionize mechanized warfare. Since tanks made their combat debut during the First World War, more protection has typically meant adding more armor.
Now, however, the ability of weapons to penetrate armor has advanced faster than armor's ability to withstand the weapons, according to DARPA. "GXV-T's goal is not just to improve or replace one particular vehicle - it's about breaking the 'more armor' paradigm and revolutionizing protection for all armored fighting vehicles," said DARPA Program Manager Kevin Massey, in a statement.
DARPA is pursuing what it describes as "a layered approach to protection" that uses less armor more strategically and improves vehicles' ability to avoid detection, engagement and hits by enemy forces. “
