The future of Russia’s T-14 Armata tank remains extremely uncertain. This conclusion was reached by the Western publication Military Watch Magazine, which compared the T-14 with the T-90M Proryv tank.

The article notes that the two vehicles reflect different approaches to armored vehicle design. The T-90M is a deep modernization of the Soviet T-72, which entered service back in 1973. The Armata, by contrast, was created as a completely new platform, rather than another development of the previous tank line.

MWM’s authors point out that the T-14 places the main emphasis on crew survivability, digital command systems and the possibility of further development of the design. In their assessment, the vehicle was conceived as a new-generation tank that could serve as the basis for future modifications.

At the same time, according to the publication’s forecast, the T-90M may become the basis of mass production. Analysts allow that by mid-2028, annual production of Proryv tanks could grow to 1,000 units, and by 2035 to 3,000 tanks a year.

MWM considers the T-90M’s main advantage to be its relatively simple design. According to the authors, this is what makes it possible to expand production faster and manufacture the vehicles in large batches.

However, even a limited number of T-14 Armata tanks in service, analysts believe, could prove to be a less costly solution in the long term. This is linked to the tank’s higher survivability and its potential for modernization without a radical restructuring of production processes.

Thus, the comparison between the T-90M and the T-14 comes down to a choice between mass production and qualitative superiority. The Proryv wins due to simplicity and scalability of output, while the Armata remains a more complex but promising platform with significant room for development.