T-90 tank destroyed in Syria (16-11-2017)

This T-90 was totally destroyed in the fighting around Abu Kamal. The causes of it's destruction are not known. some sources state that the tank was destroyed to prevent it from falling to the enemy. Others point out that it was the one captured a few weeks ago by ISIS.

References:

- Photos found in twitter.

T-90 in Iraq

This photo would the first of a T-90 in Iraq. The vehicle was filmed in aletejahtv. The flag correspond to a Shia militia (Hezbollah or other).

References:

- http://gurkhan.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/90.html#more

Possible T-90 acquisition by Egypt

According to several Russian blogs, Egypt could have signed a contract for 400-500 T-90MS. The dea would include final assembly in local facilities. At the moment there is no more information. Is the contract is indeed signed, it would be a huge success for Uralvagonzavod, manufacturer of the vehicle.

T-90MS (http://img.news.sina.com).

In recent years Egypt has acquired large quantites of Russian hardware (S-300, MiG-29, Ka-52). The financing would be provided by the Middle East monarchies, who want to avoid Iranian influence in the region.

References:

- http://altyn73.livejournal.com/1179256.html

Captured T-90 used against Syrian Army

24-3-2017

More photos of the same vehicle. Note large bags placed around the turret. These will provide little protection and encumber the turret rotation. Perhaps this is a confirmation that the turret traverse mechanism is damaged, as some sources stated.

 

22-3-2017

Syrian rebels have put to use a captured T-90. A video and several photos surfaced yesterday of an attack against Syrian Army positions. The vehicle could belong to the Jihadist  group "Tahrir Al-Sham", an amalgamation of several groups that include the al-Nusra Front.

Previously the Syrian opposition showed 2 captured T-90s, one in April and the other one in July. However, the damage in the Shtora projector does not match...

References:

- http://www.tank-net.com/forums/index.php

Russia will deliver T-90MS tank to the Middle East

Denis Manturov, Minister of Industry and Turism, has declared that back in December 2016 Russia signed a contract with a Middle East country for the delivery of T-90MS tanks.

T-90MS in Kuwait (gurkhan.blogspot.com)

In the last few years there have been reports about Kuwait acquirirng a batch. The tank was also tested in this country. Currently there are no details on the cliente, order size or deliveries.

References:

- https://ria.ru/defense_safety/20170220/1488407123.html
- http://alejandro-8.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/varios-paises-de-oriente-medio.html

Knocked out T-90 in Khanazer, Syria

24-1-2017

A version on the T-90 loss was provided at @SyrianMilitary, who quotes a Republican Guard captain. The T-90 was being operated the Al Fatemeyoon shia militia. The vehicle was far inside enemy territory -controlled by ISIS-, but the Shtora was not on. The most dangerous threat was supposed to be 23 mm guns.

The crew was surprised bu an AT missile that hit the upper part of the turret, knocking out sights and the MG. Another AT missile hit the side, injuring the driver. Gunner and commander abandoned vehicle. The driver was rescued 1 hour later. After a few hours the fire reached the ammunition because the hatches were left opened.

  
23-1-2017

These photos have just been published in twitter, and show a T-90 knocked out T-90 in Khanazer, Syria. The most likely cause was an AT missile. Note the turret in the "6 position". The yellow flag probably belongs to Hezbollah. The fire is only visible in one of the hatches, and could be caused by the 12.7 mm ammunition (see video)

References:

- https://twitter.com/bjoernstritzel

India acquires 464 T-90 tanks

Livefist has informed that the Indian MoD's Defence Acquisition Council has approved the acquisition of 464 T-90 tanks. There had been rumours for a number of years but it is only now that a contract has been signed.

The variant to be acquired is probably T-90MS, the latest. The acquisition is due to delays in local production. India has a license to produce 1000 vehicles but production has not met the target.

 Indian T-90.

The T-90 has become one of the most successful tanks of its era, and more than 2000 have been sold. It probably won't be the last sale, as Iraq, Syria and Lybia -amongst other countries- are interested.

These are the current operators:

- Algeria: 305 T-90SA and a license for 200

- Azerbaijan: 94 T-90 (contract signed in 2013)

- Turkmenistan: 40 T-90SA

- India: Contracts for 310, 330, 347 and 464 in different conditions T-90. License for another 1000.

- Russia: ~500; 120 acquired in the 90s y 369 later on.

- Uganda: 44 (no proof)

Total: 2390+ 1200 in licenses.

References:

- https://twitter.com/livefist (contract confirmation)

- http://alejandro-8.blogspot.co.uk/posible-contrato-por-t-90-para-la-india 

T-90 and T-72 in Aleppo

This high-resolution video taken in Western Aleppo shows a T-90A and T-72B belonging to the Syrian Army. The former is a standard vehicle, but in the second some modifications have been performed. Two ERA bricks have been placed where the IR projector is typically located.

References

- Link courtesy of Juan, a blog reader.

T-90 damaged and captured in Syria

A few hours ago this photo appeared on the internet. It shows a T-90 that has been hit in the turret by a RPG/AT missile. Some of the ERA bricks are gone. Shtora system is also damaged. One of the projector is gone and the other one damaged.  Jabhat al-Nusra claims the vehicle has been captured from Hezbollah. the rest of the vehicle seems in good condition.

References:

- http://gurkhan.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/90_58.html

Declassified T-90 photos

A few days ago Jim Warford uploaded these photos at tank-net forum. They show one of the first T-90 produced in Russia. They were taken in December 1993. This early variant can be identified because of the cast turret, Kontakt-5 ERA and Shtora jammer. No thermal sight was available yet. 

References:

- http://www.tank-net.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=14200&page=243