Summary and Key Points: Main battle tanks (MBTs) are pivotal in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with both sides deploying various models, including Soviet-era tanks. -Russia’s tank fleet has suffered ...

Ukraine’s T-84 and BM Oplot are often described as some of the country’s best tanks, yet they have played almost no visible role in the war. The reason appears to be less about hype and more about ...

The story follows Ukraine’s T-84 line from its Soviet roots in the T-80, the shift to diesel power, and Kharkiv’s attempt to build an independent turret and production chain after the USSR collapsed.

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. The T-84 Oplot tank has been part of the Ukrainian army’s arsenal since 2009 – but just how much firepower do they bring to the battlefield? We ...

Summary and Key Points: The T-84 is a Ukrainian main battle tank developed from the Soviet T-80UD, introduced in the late 1990s. With a crew of three, it features advanced composite armor, a 125 mm ...