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Revealed: These are the fastest tanks ever built by Russia

T-14 Armata, main battle tank

From the widely produced T-26 to the cutting-edge T-14 Armata, Russian tanks have consistently combined ruggedness, firepower, and speed. Speed has always been a crucial factor in shaping the design and use of these tanks. Here at CEOWORLD magazine, we thoroughly examine the history of Russian tanks and showcase some of the fastest models they’ve ever manufactured.

Russian tanks began to take shape between the World Wars when the Soviet Union recognized the critical role of these armored vehicles in battle. The T-34, which debuted in 1940, became a symbol of Soviet engineering. It was fast, well-armored, and formidable, pivotal in the Red Army’s triumph during World War II.

Following the Second World War, the focus shifted to creating tanks that were faster and more mobile without compromising firepower and protection. The Cold War era brought forth several fast and agile tanks as warfare evolved. This period witnessed major strides in tank technology, driven by the necessity to counter NATO forces effectively.

The modern Russian main battle tank, the T-14 Armata, epitomizes Russian engineering excellence. It excels not only in firepower but also in speed. With the ability to move swiftly, the Armata tanks can support infantry more effectively, outflank opponents, and adapt to changing combat situations. Essentially, their speed makes them more versatile and lethal, providing a substantial edge in modern warfare.

Fastest tanks ever built by Russia

RankTankTypeTop speed (mph)Year introducedTotal units manufacturedArmament
1T-14 (Armata)Main battle tank50201645125mm 2A82 smoothbore main gun, 30mm autocannon, 12.7mm heavy machine gun, 7.62mm machine gun, smoke grenade dischargers
2T-99 ArmataMultirole tracked armored vehicle50201340125mm smoothbore main gun, 12.7mm coaxial machine gun, 57mm automatic grenade launcher
3BMD-1 (Boyevaya Mashina Desanta)Infantry fighting vehicle501966200073mm 2A28 smoothbore cannon, 9M14M anti-tank guided missiles
4BMD-2 (Boyevaya Mashina Desanta)Amphibious light tank501985215030mm 2A42 cannon, ATGM missile launcher, 7.62mm PKT coaxial machine gun, 7.62mm PKT bow-mounted machine gun
5T-64Main battle tank43196613000125mm D-81 smoothbore main gun, 7.62mm PKT coaxial machine gun, 12.7mm NSVT anti-aircraft machine gun
6T-80 (MBT)Main battle tank4319765500125mm main gun, 12.7mm air defense machine gun, 7.62mm coaxial machine gun, smoke grenade dischargers
72S25 (Sprut-SD)Light tank43200770125mm 2A75 main gun, 7.62 coaxial machine gun, smoke grenade dischargers
8BMD-4 (Boyevaya Mashina Desanta)Light infantry fighting vehicle432005200100mm main gun, 30mm cannon, AT-5 Spandrel anti-tank guided missile launcher, 7.62mm coaxial machine gun, 40mm automatic grenade launcher, 5.45mm general purpose machine gun, smoke grenade dischargers
9BMP-3 (Boyevaya Mashina Pekhoty)Light tank4319871840100mm 2A70 rifled main gun, 30mm 2A72 coaxial machine gun, 7.62mm PKT coaxial machine gun, smoke grenade dischargers
10T-72 (Ural)Main battle tank42197225000125mm smoothbore main gun, 7.62mm coaxial machine gun, 12.7mm anti-aircraft machine gun, smoke grenade dischargers
11T-90Main battle tank4019952055125mm smoothbore main gun, 7.62mm coaxial machine gun, 12.7mm anti-aircraft machine gun, smoke grenade dischargers
12 BMP-2 (Boyevaya Mashina Pekhoty)Infantry fighting vehicle4019823500030mm 2A42 main gun, 7.62 PKTM coaxial machine gun, 9M113 Konkurs mssile launcher, smoke dischargers
13BMD-3 (Boyevaya Mashina Desanta)Amphibious light tank40199012330mm cannon, 7.62 machine gun, AT-4 ATGW launcher, 5.45mm machine gun, 40mm grenade launcher, smoke dischargers
14BMP-1 (Boyevaya Mashina Pekhoty)Infantry fighting vehicle401966260007.62mm PKT coaxial machine gun, 7.62mm PKT bow-mounted machine gun
15T-34Medium tank3219408407085mm D-5T / ZiS-S-53 main gun, 7.62mm DT MG coaxial machine gun, 7.62mm DT machine gun
16T-44Medium tank321944182385mm D-5T main gun, 7.62mm machine guns
17BT-7 (Bystrochodnij Tankov)Light tank321934461345mm main gun, 7.62mm machine gun
18T-55Medium tank31195850000100mm D-10 rifled main gun, 7.62mm PKT coaxial machine gun, 12.7mm anti-aircraft machine gun
19T-54Medium tank30194950000100mm D-10TG main gun, 7.62mm SG MT coaxial machine gun, 7.62mm bow-mounted machine gun
20 T-62Medium tank28196122750115mm smoothbore main gun, 12.7mm DShKM anti-aircraft heavy machine gun, 7.62mm PKT coaxial machine gun
21T-70Light tank281942822645mm 20K main gun, 7.62mm machine gun
22PT-76Amphibious light tank2719521200076.2mm main gun, 7.62mm coaxial machine gun, 12.7mm anti-aircraft machine gun
23T-60Light tank271941629220mm TNSh L/82.4 main gun, 7.62mm machine gun
24IS-10 / T-10 (Josef Stalin)Heavy tank2619538000122mm D-74 main gun, 14.5mm KPV machine guns, 12.7mm DShK anti-aircraft machine gun
25T-27Light tank26193130007.62mm machine gun
26IS-3 / JS-3 (Josef Stalin)Heavy tank2519452311122mm D-25T main gun, 12.7mm anti-aircraft heavy machine gun, 7.62mm machine guns
27T-38Light tank25193713007.62mm machine gun
28IS-2 / JS-2 (Josef Stalin)Heavy tank2319432250122mm D25-T main gun, 12.7mm DShK heavy machine gun, 7.62mm machine guns
29KV-1 (Klimenti Voroshilov)Heavy tank221939521976.2mm main gun, 7.62mm machine guns
30T-26Light tank1719311200045mm main gun, 7.62mm machine gun, 12.7mm machine gun

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