Most modern t-80 tank3/16/2024 ![]() The larger one provides an air intake for the gas-turbine, with the other being fitted onto the radiator grill. A large circular container mounted on the turret rear carries two snorkels for deep fording operations. To extend the operational range of the T-80, additional fuel tanks can be mounted at the hull rear, which can be quickly jettisoned if required. The road wheel spacing is not identical, with distinct gaps between the three pairs of road wheels. The T-80 was the first Soviet operational tank to be powered by a gas-turbines, with a GTD-1000 gas-turbine engine developing 1100 hp. Easily distinguishable features of this tank as compared with the standard T-72 are the attachment of side skirts and twelve turret-mounted grenade launchers with seven on the left side and five on the right side. It incorporates features common to both the T-64 and T-72, especially in weaponry. ![]() The T-80 is very similar in appearance to the T-72. Major innovations included the first Soviet use of a gas turnine engine, providing increased speed and power, and the first use of a laser rangefinder providing major improvements in fire control. The T-80, manufactured by Transmash of Omsk, appeared as production model in 1984, retaining the basic features of the T-64 series (including the 125mm smoothbore gun with autoloader). ![]()
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