Chinese Weapon Exports

[Akasa]

New export for CH-4. From the words, it seems like to be Iran

Pardon the off-topic nature of my post, but I'd appreciate it if you could help me answer the following inquiries:

1. Is the Type 99 (not the Type 99A, but the original variant) still in production?
2. Has the PLA ever considered purchasing the MBT-3000/VT-4?
3. What is the status of the next-generation Chinese MBT?

Much thanks

 

[aliaselin]

Pardon the off-topic nature of my post, but I'd appreciate it if you could help me answer the following inquiries:

1. Is the Type 99 (not the Type 99A, but the original variant) still in production?
2. Has the PLA ever considered purchasing the MBT-3000/VT-4?
3. What is the status of the next-generation Chinese MBT?

Much thanks

1. No
2. No
3. Last year somebody said the project would reach a milestone this year but it is either to be a lie or what he did not mean a milestone for showing up.

 

[Akasa]

1. No
2. No
3. Last year somebody said the project would reach a milestone this year but it is either to be a lie or what he did not mean a milestone for showing up.

Several rumors have stated that the initial prototype might have been built by the end of 2014. The "milestone" could refer to a multitude of things, many of which do not involve the public unveiling of the MBT prototype.

 

[cnleio]

The Ministry of Defense of Bolivia received 31 new Shaanxi Tiger 4×4 light armoured vehicles, as part of a military aid agreement of about $ 8 million signed with China. That reported by Paulo Bastos.

The new Tiger 4×4 is a light armoured vehicles developed by Shaanxi Baoji Special Vehicles Company China. The Tiger APC has a crew of 2, which consists of the commander and driver, and can carry 9 fully equipped infantrymen.

The vehicle has already undergone extensive off-road tests, and has shown great mobility on all terrains and in all-weather conditions. The vehicle has shown effective protection against firing of Type 56 Chinese 7.62mm caliber machine gun. During these firing tests the CEO of the Company Shaanxi Baoji Special Vehicles Manufacturing, Mister Wang Bao Ho was inside the vehicle.

During firing tests with Chinese Type 56 7.62mm caliber machine gun, the CEO of the Company Shaanxi Baoji Special Vehicles Manufacturing, Mister Wang Bao Ho was inside the vehicle.
The Shaanxi Baoji Special Vehicles 4×4 Tiger is motorized with a Cummins ISDE200-30 Diesel engine developing 200 hp. at 2,700 RPM. The Tiger can run at a maximum road speed of 110 km/h with a maximum operational range of 600 km. The vehicle can climb 60% slope fully-loaded and cross a water depth of 800 mm without preparation and 1.2 m with preparation.

Bolivia’s MoD and the Chinese Embassy signed an agreement extending up to RMB50 million (approximately USD7.7 million) in military aid for the Bolivian Armed Forces. The MoD confirmed that these funds were used to provide the vehicles, which are to be officially handed over to the military on 29 July.

China Tiger 4×4 in Bolivia Army

 

[Beast]

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The Ministry of Defense of Bolivia received 31 new Shaanxi Tiger 4×4 light armoured vehicles, as part of a military aid agreement of about $ 8 million signed with China. That reported by Paulo Bastos.

The new Tiger 4×4 is a light armoured vehicles developed by Shaanxi Baoji Special Vehicles Company China. The Tiger APC has a crew of 2, which consists of the commander and driver, and can carry 9 fully equipped infantrymen.

The vehicle has already undergone extensive off-road tests, and has shown great mobility on all terrains and in all-weather conditions. The vehicle has shown effective protection against firing of Type 56 Chinese 7.62mm caliber machine gun. During these firing tests the CEO of the Company Shaanxi Baoji Special Vehicles Manufacturing, Mister Wang Bao Ho was inside the vehicle.
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During firing tests with Chinese Type 56 7.62mm caliber machine gun, the CEO of the Company Shaanxi Baoji Special Vehicles Manufacturing, Mister Wang Bao Ho was inside the vehicle.
The Shaanxi Baoji Special Vehicles 4×4 Tiger is motorized with a Cummins ISDE200-30 Diesel engine developing 200 hp. at 2,700 RPM. The Tiger can run at a maximum road speed of 110 km/h with a maximum operational range of 600 km. The vehicle can climb 60% slope fully-loaded and cross a water depth of 800 mm without preparation and 1.2 m with preparation.

Bolivia’s MoD and the Chinese Embassy signed an agreement extending up to RMB50 million (approximately USD7.7 million) in military aid for the Bolivian Armed Forces. The MoD confirmed that these funds were used to provide the vehicles, which are to be officially handed over to the military on 29 July.
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China Tiger 4×4 in Bolivia Army
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China finally is learning from Soviet and American about spreading of global influence and marketing their military product yet prudent about these kind of free gift spending. Brilliant!

USD 8million is peanuts for China.

 

[Akasa]

IMO, i do not think there would be any new class of MBTs at all(other than further improved variants of the type 99). Tank warfare is more or less stagnant(bordering on obsolescence)- meaning there's nothing evolutionary new to improve or upgrade with current tank technologies. Coupled with the Armed forces' spendings tilted towards the Navy and Air Force and until there's confirmed news(if ever) that there will indeed be one- 'Next Generation' MBTs are of nothing next to fantasies.

The designer of the Type 99A explicitly stated in an interview that there will be a new MBT, one that is lightweight, mobile, exhibits potent C4ISR capabilities, and have multirole weaponry.

 

[Beast]

The designer of the Type 99A explicitly stated in an interview that there will be a new MBT, one that is lightweight, mobile, exhibits potent C4ISR capabilities, and have multirole weaponry.

It will not be MBT but a new variant of infantry fighting vehicle. Lighter and multi role. The description fits exactly like an IFV.

 

[Akasa]

It will not be MBT but a new variant of infantry fighting vehicle. Lighter and multi role. The description fits exactly like an IFV.

The designer explicitly mentioned MBT, as per the transcript. One would also be hard-pressed to find an IFV that has a mass of 40 tons.

 

[Beast]

The designer explicitly mentioned MBT, as per the transcript. One would also be hard-pressed to find an IFV that has a mass of 40 tons.

MBT is just a loose term used by the designer. Can you believe modern future MBT weights 40tons?

 

[Akasa]

MBT is just a loose term used by the designer. Can you believe modern future MBT weights 40tons?

No; "main battle tank" explicitly refers to tanks that provide line-of-sight fire support and are armored. There should be little ambiguity in the use of the term, especially by a tank designer.

It is certainly possible for a tank to weigh 40 tons. Japan's Type 10 is an example of this (44 tons).

 

[cnleio]

Those China made HJ-8 ATGMs fighting in Middle-East

 

[cnleio]

Those China made HJ-8 ATGMs fighting in Middle-East

 

[cnleio]

Those China made HJ-8 ATGMs fighting in Middle-East

 

[cnleio]

Algeria Navy's 2nd China made typeC28A FFG (F-921) test China C802A anti-ship missile

2016年8月14日讯阿尔及利亚海军刚刚服役的C28A型导弹护卫舰2号舰征服者号（F-921 El faith）首次成功试射C802A反舰导弹获得成功。

 

[cnleio]

Aug 25, 2016
The Myanmar Air Force has received new Shaanxi Y-8F-200 tactical transport aircraft from China.

The two Y-8F-200 tactical transport aircraft developed by AVIC Shaanxi Corporation arrived at the military air base in Myanmar on 22 August 2016. The Y-8 is a medium-size, mid-range transport aircraft with a capacity for carrying 88 passengers and 20 tons of cargo during 7.3 hours of autonomous.

AVIC Shaanxi Corporation started its first export in 1987, a total of 13 planes have already been delivered to its foreign customers.

Together with two Y-8F-200 tactical transport aircraft was received two Grob G120TP training and aerobatic low-wing aircraft.