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In order to enhance the combat efficiency of in-service T-64 main battle tanks, the Kharkiv
Morozov Machine Building Design Bureau has developed a comprehensive upgrade package for these tanks.
The package
envisages improvements in three key areas of MBT design: mobility,
protection and fire control efficiency.
It is possible to upgrade the tanks in any combination of the
above-mentioned areas according to the Customer's requirements.
As an option, various additional systems can be installed, including auxiliary power
unit, power pack compartment heat insulation, rapid-action fire suppression system, air conditioning
system, KBA3 gun etc.
| Parameter
description |
Parameter
value |
| Before
modernisation |
After
modernisation |
| T-64A |
T-64B |
Version 1 |
Version 2 |
| Combat weight (t) |
38 |
42.5 |
45 |
45.5 |
| Power-to-weight ratio (hp/t) |
18.4 |
16.5 |
19 |
22 |
| Average speed on natural soil (km/h) |
35-45 |
33-24 |
33-42 |
40-45 |
| Max speed on road (km/h) |
60.5 |
60.5 |
60.5 |
65 |
| Engine capacity (hp) |
700 |
700 |
850 |
1000 |
| Max admissible ambient air temperature (degrees
Centigrade) |
40 |
40 |
40 |
55 |
| Air cleaner maintenance rate (km) |
350-400 |
350-400 |
up to 1,000 |
up to 1,000 |
| Protection: |
| - against chemical energy attack (high-explosive
anti-tank projectiles) |
1 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| - against kinetic energy projectiles (armour-piercing
fin-stabilised discarding sabot projectiles) |
1 |
1 |
1.45 |
1.45 |
| Firepower: |
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For gunner: |
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Effective fire
range: |
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- by day |
up to 1,700 |
up to 2,000 |
up to 2,500 |
up to 2,500 |
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- at night |
up to 600 |
up to 600 |
up to 1,500 |
up to 1,500 |
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Probability of hit
when firing a guided missile at a distance of up to 5,000 m |
- |
- |
0.8 |
0.8 |
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For commander: |
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Effective fire
range: |
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- by day |
no |
no |
up to 2000 |
up to 2000 |
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- at night |
no |
no |
up to 800 |
up to 800 |
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Ability to fire
the anti-aircraft machine gun at ground targets |
no |
no |
yes |
yes |
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T-64 Main Battle Tank Upgrade
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