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External difference with T-90+T-90A?
hofpig
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Posted: Tuesday, May 12, 2015 - 01:52 PM UTC
I just got Meng's TS-014 T-90 with TBS-86. Is this a T-90 OR A T-90A?

I only ask as I have seen reviews that seem to think its an A but I have no idea and the internet is not very helpful on the matter. Are the differences internal as things like the ever incorrect Wikipeadia correct, internal systems, engine? etc?

Paul
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Posted: Tuesday, May 12, 2015 - 02:15 PM UTC
This is t-90. He has cast turret.
At the T-90A - turret welded.
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Posted: Tuesday, May 12, 2015 - 02:26 PM UTC
It's an early T-90, model 1992.
The biggest dufference is the turret - T-90A has welded turret, while T-90 has cast turret. Also there are other differences - the early T-90 used the T-72B tracks, it has different gunner's turret hatch, flaps on the rear engine cover are the ones from T-72. Due to the turrert's shape the Kontakt ERA has a different layout.
Meng has a proper T-90A. Their first T-90 was actually the ugraded one.
hofpig
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Posted: Tuesday, May 12, 2015 - 02:51 PM UTC
Gennadiy, Dimitar,

Thank you for the prompt reply that pretty much clears up my confusion. I was aware that this kit had the Cast turret but I was unsure as to whether the T-90's had been upgraded to the same as the 90A standard so to speak?

Paul
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