Russian T90 Video

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When the tank is going off a ramp, what are the flaps on either side for that wave up and down? That tank looks pretty cool and its secondary turret on top for safety looks great too. But it seems a little to expensive for the Russians. Although I could be wrong.

[edit on 21-7-2006 by wildcat]

Expensive, but not as expensive as the Black Eagle. Russia should sell all their tanks that are post T-90, sell some other stuff, let their budget grow a bit, and focus on arming their army with the marvelous Black Eagle.

they catch air at 1:10

I think those flaps are to help keep debris out of the track system, and might also function as a way to keep the heat signature from the main hull and engine down