M-2001 (M-84AS), the Serbian T-90

[poiuytrewq0987]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/88/M-84AS_mbt_1.JPG/800px-M-84AS_mbt_1.JPG

Apart from external differences to the M-84, it also has different internal structure and equipment, far surpassing the M-84AB in both capability and durability. Developed originally from the M-84, the M-84AS is more than just a quick tweak to bring it up to standard. Many improvements were adopted from what can be argued to be its' sister tank, the T-90. With slight differences in armour and maneuverability; the T-90 is better armoured while the M-84AS is faster and more maneuverable. Considering the speed perspective, the M-84AS moves at 75 km/h on road while the T-90 moves at 60 km/h on road with off road speeds varying according to terrain. The armor on the T-90 is somewhat superior with thicker composites, NBC protection as well as having the option of Active Protection System and KMT mine sweeping systems. Aside from the propulsion and armor, the targeting system is equivalent.
The M-84AS and the T-90 are remarkably similar in design with slight differences such as the M-84AS being able to move faster and the T-90 being able to take harder hits.

Russian T-90s

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fb/T-90_tank_during_the_Victory_Day_parade_in_2009.jpg

[Saruman]

Good tank no doubt, as said armor is slightly inferior to T-90, as M-84ab1 uses non explosive reactive armor. And indeed it is probably faster and more maneuverable than T-90, as even the basic M-84 was much better in that department than T-72. All in all it puts Serbia's tank force on much higher level than Bulgaria's which still operates T-72's. However I don't think the upgrading will go as fast as planned, but all 212 should be ready in 5 years at least. Still what is relevant, is the performance against the Turkish future armor, and this tank cannot match Altay tank. Also worryingly I'm not sure that Serbian army has new sabot rounds for this tank, they might be still using the old Yugoslav ones which are useless against western tanks. Though that is less of a problem if it's the case.

[Heretik]

We should all get these puppies:

http://www.defesanet.com.br/imagens/afv/bundesheer/leopard_2A6.jpg

http://www.kaliteliresimler.com/data/media/55/leopard_2_A6_tank.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d3/Holland_Leopard_2A6_02.jpg

(Leopard 2A6)

:D

[poiuytrewq0987]

We should all get these puppies:
(Leopard 2A6)

:D

I would love to see a Leopard 2A6 duke it out with a M1 Abrams.

http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/4681/20090310184905enlus0166.jpg

[Heretik]

Probably won't happen, but it would be interesting to see.