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The T-14 Armata MBT presented at the Victory Parade in 2015 surprised the West, whose observers had previously believed that the Russian defense industry was not capable of making a breakthrough in tank construction. Nevertheless, at that time the T-14 was perceived as the most modern solution: the car was equipped with a robotic turret, the latest composite armor and weapons, KAZ "Afghanit", and the crew was located in a capsule providing it with increased protection.
- it says in the French edition of Meta-defense.
Prior to its introduction, Soviet and Russian MBTs were designed to be powerfully armed, properly armored and, above all, relatively light and much easier to manufacture than their Western counterparts.
As indicated, it was expected that the Russian Armed Forces would receive hundreds of tanks of this type in the coming years. However, to date, from 20 to 30 copies have been delivered, mainly for testing.
- it is noted in the French press.
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According to the author, it is possible that the T-14 will never enter service with Russian troops, especially if we take into account the participation of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in the Ukrainian conflict, during which the emphasis was placed on reducing the price of production and mass production of equipment.
According to him, the Russian Federation does not have such funds as the United States, Europe and China, which can afford to buy tanks at a price of $ 20 million.
- the publication says, naming the cost of the cars.
As explained, although the Leopard 2A7/8, M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams or the upgraded Leclerc can be considered superior to the T-90, it is unthinkable to think that a Western tank will perform better in the field than 5 or 6 T-90 units.
- the author believes.
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According to him, the West still thinks only in the paradigm of a balance between protection, mobility and firepower, while "Russians take into account the parameter of the price of production from the very beginning."
- it is noted in the publication.
The same gap exists in the field of submarines. For example, the Yasen-M submarine is being sold to the Russian Navy for about $800 million, which is more than three times cheaper than the Virginia-class submarines, "which have received almost perfect characteristics."
- the author concludes.