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T-64A |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Designations |
T-64A |
| Manufacturer(s) |
KhZTM in the USSR |
| Status |
Production completed. In service with Russia. |
| Production Period |
circa 1969-1976 |
Production Quantity |
about 8000 (1) |
| Type |
MBT |
Crew |
3 |
| Length, overall |
9.2m |
Length, hull |
6.5 |
| Width, overall |
3.4m |
Height, overall |
2.2m |
| Combat Weight |
38000kg |
Unloaded Weight |
n/a |
| Radio, external |
R-123M |
Communication, crew |
n/a |
| FIREPOWER |
| Main Armament |
125mm D-81 smoothbore gun |
Ammunition Carried |
37x125mm |
| Gun Traverse |
360 |
Elevation/Depression |
+18/-5 |
| Traverse Rate |
n/a |
Elevation Rate |
n/a |
| Gun Stabilization |
vertical/horizontal |
Rangefinder |
optical |
| Night Vision |
active |
Auto-Loader |
yes |
| Secondary Armament |
7.62mm PKT MG (coaxial)
12.7mm DShK-M MG (AA) |
Ammunition Carried |
2000x7.62mm
300x12.7mm |
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| MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS |
| Engine |
5TDF diesel |
Transmission |
hydraulically assisted, synchromesh (7 forward, 1 reverse) |
| Horsepower |
700hp |
Suspension |
hydro-mechanical |
| Power/Weight Ratio |
18.4hp/t |
Track Width |
58.0cm |
| Speed, on road |
60km/h |
Track Ground Contact |
410cm |
| Fuel Capacity |
738 l (2) |
Ground Pressure |
0.80kg/cm2 |
| Range, on road |
500km |
Gradient |
60% |
| Fuel Consumption |
n/a |
Vertical Obstacle |
0.8m |
| Turning Radius |
n/a |
Trench Crossing |
2.8m |
| Ground Clearance |
0.45m |
Fording |
1.4m (3) |
| SURVIVABILITY FEATURES |
| Smoke Laying |
smoke grenade launchers and engine smoke generator |
NBC Protection |
yes |
| Armor Details |
The hull and turret consist of conventional cast and welded steel armor incorporating ceramic inserts (called |
| TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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| NOTES |
(1) Including early production T-64, which were upgraded to T-64A.
(2) Jettisonable external drum tanks can be fitted carrying an addition 355 liters of fuel.
(3) Fording depth 5.5m with preparation. |
| REFERENCES |
| JMBT, FASMAN, OOBTr. |
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