Modernized T-80BV tanks were transferred by the coastal troops of the Pacific Fleet (Tof). Military received more than 20 cars. This is reported by TASS with reference to the information support department of the Pacific Fleet.
The report noted that new tanks are called upon to strengthen the shock capabilities of the marines. After unloading at the Vladivostok railway station, tanks were delivered to a fleet of connection.
T-80BV received a gas turbine power plant, which causes steady operation under conditions of low temperatures. Also, the tank engine provides maximum speed of more than 70 kilometers per hour.
In September, RIA Novosti, with reference to the Ministry of Defense of Russia reported the supply of new tanks. In the defense department, they reported that in 2021, the Russian army will receive 240 newest and modernized T-72B3M tanks, T-80BVM and T-90M.
In August, in the press service of the Uralvagonzavod concern (UVS, it is included in the state corporation “Rostech”) reported plans to modernize T-80BVM. Tank can increase fire power, security and command handling.