VT tank [SEP] manufacturer
had already developed the Leopard 2 and therefore didn't see the need for another conventional tank. One of the companies involved was MaK, developing the VT 1-1 and VT 1-2. The test programme ended proving that a twin-gunned turretless tank could be created with enough technical effort, but had drawbacks in both practical and tactical use.
History.
The first VT tank, VT 1-1, was built in 1974 by Maschinenbau Kiel (MaK). One year later they produced the second
for delivery in early 2016, according Ukrspetsexport, although it is possible that Bangkok might opt out of the contract due to the delays. Originally they were supposed to receive 20 T-84 tanks in 2015. Thailand's defense minister, Prawit Wongsuwon, visited Russia in late February and inspected a T-90 (M)S model, whereas RTA chief, General Thirachai Nakwanich, visited China in January to inspect the Chinese VT-4 MBT model. A Thai delegation visited Russian main battle tank manufacturer Uralvagonzavod in late December 2015 and expressed interest in both the T-90S