T-80 Standard Tank

The Soviet Army’s Last Armored Champion

Steven J. Zaloga (Author), Tony Bryan

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English

Osprey
10 February 2009

History; Land forces & warfare

Series: New Vanguard

The history of the little-known yet controversial T-80 and its subsequent variants. The Soviet T-80 Standard Tank was the last tank fielded before the Soviet collapse, and the most controversial. Despite having the most sophisticated fire controls and multi-layer armor ever fielded on a Soviet tank, its turbine power plant (rather than a conventional diesel) remained a source of considerable trouble throughout its career. Steven J Zaloga charts the little-known history of the T-80, covering the initial construction, through the development to the subsequent variants, the T-84 and Russia’s enigmatic “Black Eagle Tank.

” Accompanying detailed cut-away artwork illustrates the unusual design features that made the T-80 so controversial.

By: Steven J. Zaloga (Author)
Illustrated by: Tony Bryan
Imprint: Osprey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: No. 152
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 5mm
Weight: 166g
ISBN: 9781846032448
ISBN 10: 184603244X
Series: New Vanguard
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 10 February 2009
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction · Design and Development · Construction · Variants · Service History · Conclusion · Colour Plate Commentary · Bibliography · Index

Reviews for T-80 Standard Tank: The Soviet Army’s Last Armored Champion

The book is full of photos and illustrations, mostly in color, that again, will make this a much-used modeler's book... If your interest includes modern Soviet/Russian armor, I highly recommend this book to you... This volume gives you a developmental history that is easy to read and understand, plus the many photos and illustrations chosen with the modeler in mind, make this a very valuable asset to every modelers library. -Howie Belkin, IPMS/USA Steven J Zaloga's T-80 Standard Tank: The Soviet Army's Last Armored Champion offers a narrowed focus for speciality military collections focusing on military equipment. The T-80 was the last tank fielded before the collapse of the Soviet Union - and the most controversial. Its history is revealed with photos and discussion. - California Bookwatch (April 2009)