T-64

Tank Soviet UnionIn service since 1966

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Key specs

Type: Tank
Origin: Soviet Union
Manufacturer: Malyshev Factory
Designer: KMDB
Designed: 1951
Entered service: 1966
Produced: 1963–1987
Units produced: 13,000
Status: In service
Crew: 3

Overview

T-64 is a tank from the Soviet Union, made by Malyshev Factory. It entered service in 1966; it was produced from 1963 to 1987; 13,000 were built. Its main weapon has a calibre of 125 mm. It is used or was used by Russia, Ukraine and Uzbekistan, and saw combat in the Russo-Ukrainian War.

Armament

Main armament: 125 mm smoothbore gun 2A26(M/M-1) (T-64A), 125 mm smoothbore gun D-81T (aka 2A46)
Caliber: 125 mm
Secondary armament: 7.62 mm PKMT coaxial machine gun, 12.7 mm NSVT anti-aircraft machine gun

Dimensions and weights

Weight: 38 t
Length: 9.23 m
Width: 3.42 m
Height: 2.17 m

Mobility and protection

Engine: 5TDF 5-cylinder diesel 13.6 litre
Power: 522 kW
Road speed: 60 km/h
Off-road speed: 30 km/h
Operational range: 500 km
Suspension: Torsion bar
Armour: Glass-reinforced plastic sandwiched between layers of steel.; ERA plates on later versions; Hull & turret – 370 mm to 440 mm vs APFSDS500 mm to 575 mm vs HEAT

Weapons and ammunition on board

NSV 12.7×108mm

Users & conflicts

Conflicts

Operators

Sources

Wikipedia (ru): Т-64, Wikipedia
Wikipedia: T-64, Wikipedia

Figures from the infobox of the English Wikipedia article, completed from Wikidata and the article in other languages where it gives none; where there are several versions, the first one given. Operators include former ones; the side that used a vehicle in a war is derived from its operators.