Don't give too much weight to the breakdown. Tanks can break sitting still. The protection system sounds good but it is far to soon to tell. I think there is a three man crew and the gunner sits in the compartment with the TC. The automated turret would allow for more ammo storage but any problems with the automation or electronics would be hard to fix without leaving the area. Reliability will be crucial. Armata is the name of the whole family of vehicles. From PCs to Tanks, artillery, and antiaircraft artillery. It may be a couple of years before we know if it is any good or just another POS the Russians are trying to sell.

The US has one vehicle with an automated turret. The Stryker Mobile Gun System. It is not popular with the crews. The Russians have favoured auto loaders for years but most countries have not found them to be of great advantage.