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70% lost in Grozny: Russia’s T-80 tank was slaughtered in the first Chechen war — and then wrongly blamed for the disaster

Among all the tanks produced by the Soviet Union, the T-80 stands out as the black sheep of the family. Forever stuck in the ...
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Russia May Restart Production of the Old T-80 Tank: That Would Be a Mistake

In September 2023, reports circulated that Russia would resume production of its T-80 main battle tank. The Kremlin has lost a significant number of tanks in its fight with Ukraine, and as a result, ...
The National Interest

‘Blown to Bits’: Russia’s T-80 Tank is the Ultimate ‘Steel Coffin’ in Ukraine

Summary and Key Points: The Russian T-80 tank, a heavily used asset in the Ukraine conflict, is a descendant of the T-64, a Cold War-era tank. Initially impressive with its advanced features and ...
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Why Seoul Still Possesses Soviet T-80 Tanks

While the T-80 MBT is old, it was considered to be one of the most formidable tanks of its kind in service in the era. In arguably one of the most unique military deals in modern arms trade history, ...