To further improve the T-72's export prospects and its chances of being selected asRussia's sole production MBT, the T-80U's more sophisticated fire control system was also added to produce a vehicle designated T-72BU. The T-90 was developed by the Kartsev-Venediktov Design Bureau at the Uralvagonzavod factory in Nizhny Tagil. The production model is based on the T-72BM, with some added features from the T-80 series.
The T-90 with an 840 hp (630 kW) engine went into low-level production in 1993, based on a prototype designated T-88. It features a new generation of Kontakt-5 explosive reactive armor on its hull and turret. Of conventional layout, the T-90 represents a major upgrade to every system in the T-72, including the main gun. The T-90S have been identified as export model. The references to a T-90E appear to be unsubstantiated.The T-90 is fitted with a "three-tiered" protection system: the first tier is the composite armour in the turret, second tier is third generation Kontakt-5 ERA and third tier is a Shtora-1 countermeasures suite.
| Item No | 09524 |
| Item Name | Russian T-90S MODERNIZED (Mod 2013) |
| Bar Code | 9580208095240 |
| Scale | 1:35 |
| Item Type | Plastic Model Armor Kit |
| Model Brief | Length: 293mm Width: 110mm |
| Total Parts | 1620+ |
| Metal Parts | copper cable , brass wire |
| Photo Etched Parts | 2 pcs |
| Film Parts | n/a |
| Resin Parts | n/a |
| Total Sprues | 28 sprues and turret |
| Released Date | 2017-05 |
| More Features | The kit consists of over 1620 parts >the kit w/refined detail >multi-slide moulded lower hull , turret >individual tracks >photo etched parts included |