The first prototype was built in 1989 near Uralwagonsawod in Nizhny Tagil and was called Object 188. This was a converted T-72B with the fire control system of the T-80U and new reactive armor (ERA) of the type Kontakt-5. Later, improved turret armor and the TSchU-1 Schtora-1 self-protection system were retrofitted. This tank was called T-72BU, but after the limited success of the Iraqi T-72 in the Second Gulf War, it was given the new name T-90 for marketing reasons. Series production began in 1992. The T-90 was first presented to the public in 1993 at the Kubinka military exhibition. The hull is made of welded armored steel elements, the tower of the T-90, developed from the old turret of the T-72BU, is made of cast steel. The tank has the typical low silhouette of Russian tanks, which significantly reduces its hit area. Because of the greater weight, the power of the W-46 diesel engine of the T-72 no longer met the requirements. Therefore, the diesel engine W-84 MS with 618 kW (840 PS) was installed in the first models. From 2004, the tanks were equipped with the W-92 S2 engine with 740 kW (1,006 hp) built in the Chelyabinsk Tractor Plant. Various versions of the 125 mm smoothbore gun were installed during production. The versions 2A46M-2 (L51) and the new, extended 2A46M-5 (L55) are most frequently used. The cannon is fully stabilized. The two-part ammunition is automatically loaded from a loading carousel, the loader is not required. The combat set is 42 rounds for the 125 mm cannon, 22 of which are in the loading carousel, the rest in racks in free spaces in the interior.

The AMEWI Edition is a faithful replica on a scale of 1:16. This is an RTR - ready to run version in the latest version (electronics TK 6.0) and is equipped with an encapsulated metal gear and metal swing arms for the wheels. The tank also has a smoke and sound function. The delivery takes place in a high quality printed box with a matching styrofoam core. Every tank is tested for functionality and completeness before delivery. A checklist is included. Also included is an infrared combat module, which allows exciting duels with other models of the AMEWI Advanced or Pro line. In the event of a direct hit with the infrared MG, the hit tank shakes and thus indicates a hit. The tank can be controlled sensitively and the model also impresses with true-to-original sounds and many functions. In addition to the infrared combat module, the T-90 also has a 6mm BB firing system over the main gun (cannon). All functions can be controlled fully proportionally. Five different sounds can be set via the transmitter.Functions:

Forward backward

Left Right

Tower up / down

Tower rotation

Shot function

Smoke & sound

Infrared shot module ightingl

Functions:

Forward backward

Left Right

Tower up / down

Tower rotation

Shot function

Smoke & sound

Infrared shot module

lighting

Technical specifications:

Total length: 590mm

Hull length: 430mm

Width: 230mm

Height: 160mm

Weight: 2270g without battery

Travel time: approx. 20 min.

Charging time: approx. 3 hours

Smoke and sound (sound changeable)

encapsulated metal gear

Metal arms / swing arms for the wheels

Infrared combat module

Smoke function: by means of smoke oil (note the filling quantity!)

Battery: 1800mAh 7.4V Li-Ion 2S, 93g, 68 x 37 x 22mm, Tamiya plug

Charger 2S LiPo / Li-Ion charger balancer with 850mAh

Control: 2.4GHz

Electronics: TK 6.0

Scope of delivery

T-90 tank

2.4 GHz remote control

Battery: 1800mAh

charger

Ammunition 6mm BB

Smoke liquid

Stickers + attachments

Required accessories:

6x 1.5V Mignon AA batteries for transmitter