Commentary
“In my opinion, this [T-90M tank] is now the best tank in the world. … It is certainly better than Leopard, Challenger, Abrams [tanks], including in terms of its tactical and technical data, even in terms of such a component as mass,” Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council, reportedly said.
Boasts are one thing, but just how good is the T-90M Proryv-3? And how important is the T-90 tank as a main battle tank on the world stage?
On the issue of importance, there are a number of factors that strongly suggest that the T-90 and its variants are, and will continue to be, some of the most influential tanks on the world stage for many years to come. Firstly, and most immediately, hundreds of T-90M tanks are playing, and will continue to play, a major role in the Ukraine–Russia war. Secondly, Russia has reportedly announced that it will be producing 1,500 T-90Ms per year going forward—making it the most produced tank in the world. And thirdly, since 2000, Russia has sold over 1,500 T-90 variants to other countries, making it the biggest selling tank of the 21st century….