TR-85

Type
Main battle tank
Origin
Romania
Produced
1986
Caliber
100 mm

Description

The TR-85 is a main battle tank based on the TR-77-580 (Romanian production variant of the T-55 with a new hull and stretched chassis with 6 road wheels and metal side skirts). The TR-85 tank was developed from 1978 to 1985 and produced from 1986 until 1990. The turret is from the Soviet T-55 and the transmission and engine are derived from the German Leopard 1.

TR 85M1 is an upgraded variant of the TR-85 . A modernization program was initiated in March 1994. The aim of the program was to upgrade the TR-85 to NATO standards.

Specifications

Main armament: 100 mm gun A-308
Engine: Model 8VS-A2T2M, 8-cyl., turbo charged direct injection diesel 860 hp
Speed: 60 km/h (37 mph)
Crew: 4
Weight: 50 tonnes

Dimensions

Length: 9.96 m
Width: 3.44 m
Height: 3.10 m

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Operators

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Flag Country Number Variant
Romania 280 TR-85

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TR-85
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