The general director of Ukrspetsexport, Vadim Nozdrya, said that the tank was sent to the United States as part of a contract for its manufacture and shipment between a special exporter and an American customer.
The amount of the contract was not disclosed. According to the Ukrainian specialized edition Defence ExpressThe Pentagon ordered this tank back in 2018. Its cost, according to the site, was $ 7 million. Defence Express writes that this is the top selling price of this tank, since Ukraine sold to Thailand its for $ 4.9 million.
“Oplot” – the main battle tank of Ukraine, weighs 51 tons, produced by the Kharkov Plant named after Malyshev. Designed to engage all types of ground (surface) and air targets flying at low altitude in conditions of enemy fire.
His presented for the first time during a military parade dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence on August 24.
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