Russia's Prized T-14 Armata Tank 'Too Valuable' to Use in War—Putin Ally

Newsweek ^ | 3/4/2024 | Isabel van Brugen

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Vladimir Putin's military is unlikely to use its prized T-14 Armata tank in combat in Ukraine because it is "too valuable," an ally of the Russian president said.

The comments were made by Sergey Chemezov, the CEO of Rostec, the country's state-owned defense conglomerate, in an interview with Russian state-run news agency RIA Novosti, published Sunday.

Moscow is reported to have briefly deployed several of the main battle tanks for combat operations in July 2023, before they were withdrawn from the front line. The tank was once labeled by a senior British army official as "the most revolutionary tank in a decade."

"The Armata, in general, is a little expensive," Chemezov said. "In terms of functionality, it is, of course, much superior to existing tanks, but it is too valuable, so the army is unlikely to use it now. It's easier for them to buy the same T-90s."

Chemezov also said Russia's military needs more funds to produce new tanks and weapons.

"Now we need money to create new tanks, new weapons, perhaps cheaper ones. Therefore, if there is an opportunity to buy cheaper ones, why not," he said.

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I think he only had 7 working T-14s last year, so with attrition should be even less - cuts down on the tow bills

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I wonder if a T-34 could tow a T-14.

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I wonder if a T-34 could tow a T-14.
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Yes definitely, if they could find a working T-34

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I will write a thread that exposes your algorithm soon.

Looking forward to that! 👍👍

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Wha happen with Ukie meat wave against liberated Avdeyevka?

Go, "General 200" Syrskyi!!

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What Sergei Kotov doink?

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You sank my Avdeyevka!

What M-1 Abrams doink?

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Promoted to submarine.

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Black Sea Fleet stronk as bull!

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Submarine promotions in Red Sea, too!

What Krynky doink?

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Novomykhailivka! Wha happen?

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"Russia's Prized T-14 Armata Tank 'Too Valuable' to Use in War—Putin Ally'

Videos of burning T-14s are probably bad for Russian tank sales.