T-14 Armata vs T-90M: how to tell them apart

Two main battle tanks that are easy to mix up at a glance. Here is what tells them apart.

T-14 Armata

Main battle tank, Russia

What gives it away

Seven road wheels, a long hull and a small, angular unmanned turret with sensors on top; the crew sits in the hull.

Used by

Russia (very few)

T-90M

Main battle tank, Russia. In service since 2020

What gives it away

Six road wheels like the T-72, but a welded angular turret with a large rear bustle.

Used by

Russia

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