The Oplot-M main battle tank is a further development of the previous Oplot, which is based on the T-84. This MBT was revealed in 2008. It is an improved version, rather than entirely new design. Also it is worth mentioning that main components of this vehicle were developed in the 1990s. This main battle tank completed Ukrainian Army trials. Currently the Oplot-M is being prepared for entering a small scale production. The first batch of 10 vehicles was planned to be produced in 2009.

   The Oplot-M MBT is fitted with a Nozh-2 built-in explosive reactive armor of new generation, which protects against tandem warheads. It is claimed to be superior to the Russian Kontakt 5 ERA armor. Protection of hull sides was also improved. Vehicle is fitted with Shtora countermeasures system, which reduced hit probability of enemy ATGW with semi-automatic guidance. This MBT can also be fitted with Zaslon active protection system.

   The Oplot-M main battle tank is armed with a 125-mm fully-stabilized smoothbore gun, fitted with a carousel-type autoloader. Vehicle is capable of firing 9K119M Reflex (NATO Designation AT-11 Sniper-B) gun-launched anti-tank guided missiles. These missiles are launched in the same manner as ordinary munitions. Maximum range of fire is 5 000 m. A total of 40 rounds are carried inside the hull.

   Secondary armament consists of coaxial 7.62-mm machine gun and remotely controlled 12.7-mm machine gun, mounted on top of the roof.

   The Oplot-M has improved sights, aiming and observation systems.

   Vehicle is powered by Ukrainian 6TD-2E turbocharged diesel engine, developing 1 200 hp. It is improved and more environmentally friendly version of the previous T-84 diesel engine. This main battle tank is also fitted with auxiliary power unit, which powers all systems, when the main engine is shut down. The Oplot-M is fitted with a deep wading kit and can ford water obstacles up to 5 m deep.