How Long Does Russia Have Left? Number of Tanks, Each Type, and Their Decline…

How Long Does Russia Have Left? Number of Tanks, Each Type, and Their Decline This Year

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Russian tank losses continue to rise, particularly in their current costly offensive in a suburb of Donbass. While Russia had 700 good tanks in February 2023, the number dropped to 450 by July, indicating a steady decline. Additionally, the rate of tank losses has almost doubled to 4.9 per day since October 1st.

Using satellite imagery, it’s estimated that Russia has 3,525 good tanks left in storage, with an additional 5,450 bad tanks, most of which are non-operational. The majority of these bad tanks are likely in poor condition and may be only good for spare parts.

Russia’s tank production is also a topic of interest, with estimates of 200-250 tanks per year being produced, although this may not be enough to offset the 1,000-1,100 tank losses per year. The country is also upgrading old tanks, such as the T-55 and T-62, which can be done at various factories across Russia.

There are also concerns about potential decoy tanks, which have been spotted in the past, although it’s unlikely that many of the tanks counted are inflatable decoys. Finally, Russia’s rate of tank production may be too slow to keep up with losses, potentially explaining the rapid decline in the number of older tanks being used in the war.


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