The interior of a T-90M tank found in Kharkiv. Papers will also be written on the T-90M's computerised fire-control system as well and the 125mm gun’s ability to fire guided shells that have a longer range and are up to 20 per cent more accurate than Russia’s standard tank guns. While the T-90M, which costs $5 million and has a crew of three, has the standard explosive reactive armour, its main metal composite protection was a secret.

The technical reports will include the inspection of the tank’s active protection system called Afghanit, which can intercept missiles at short range. “It is a question understanding the tank and its defensive mechanisms that will help us to overcome them.” “It is in a lab being disassembled with tech reports sent back to the US and the UK for exploitation,” said a security source. The National understands that the prize tank has been taken to an undisclosed location in western Ukraine or Poland where technicians have been able to minutely inspect its systems. Specialist teams will likely now be able to unlock the tank's sophisticated defence systems that include Nakidka stealth material that absorbs heat and radio signals, potentially cloaking it from Nato surveillance aircraft while offering protection from precision-guided missiles.Ī Russian T-90M destroyed by Ukrainian armed forces is seen near the village of Staryi Saltiv in the Kharkiv region in May. It was found in near perfect condition with only one track missing. Western scientists have been able to scrutinise the T-90M, including its specialist armour and targeting systems, after it was abandoned by fleeing Russian troops late last month following Ukraine's lightning offensive in the Kharkiv region. Intelligence officials have been able to discover key weaknesses and examine secret systems on Russia’s most advanced operational tank captured by Ukraine.

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