The Ukrainian Armed Forces compared the American Abrams tank and the Russian T-90

Ukrainian soldiers can use both Soviet and American tanks in battle and, in their opinion, Abrams is superior to Soviet and modern Russian equipment. Business Insider reported this.

Ukraine owns a small number of Abrams tanks. Although the Ukrainian defenders were not given the best modifications of American tanks, they still highly valued such equipment.

“It (Abrams, – ed.) is better than the T-72, T-62 and even the Russian T-90 (the newest tank of the Russian Federation, – ed.),” said one of the tank commanders of Ukraine. forces.

The media recalled that Abrams tanks were created to counter Soviet technology. To do this, they were equipped with more powerful weapons. At the same time, the tank is designed in such a way as to ensure maximum safety for the crew.

Tankers who fought in Iraq noticed that enemy T-72 bullets “bounced off the Abrams,” the tanks withstood many hits and continued their operations.

At the same time, American tank shells with depleted uranium are very effective in penetrating enemy armor. Most Russian tanks cannot use such shells.

The powerful Abrams gas turbine engine is capable of accelerating a 60-ton tank up to 72 kilometers per hour, giving it ample maneuverability.

Ammunition on the Abrams is stored behind the turret and is separated from the crew by a security door. And on Soviet-style tanks, ammunition is stored directly in the turret, leading to instant death in the event of an accurate hit.

Let’s recall that in October of this year it became known that Australia will transfer 49 obsolete M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine as part of a new military aid package worth $245 million.