Chinese Weapon Exports

[yusheng]

I ve failed to understand, what is the sensor in chinese APS, radar, termal, or something else ?

4*phased-array radar



China's most advanced GL5 tank armored vehicle defense equipment, with the following world-class technology characteristics:
First, independent combat, excellent adaptability
GL5 tank active defense system has the characteristics of independent combat. It is in a particular mode only need tanks and armored vehicles to provide power, as well as the basic start instruction connection, key link search, discovery, tracking, recognition and destruction such as fully automated, crew members do not even need any intervention.
This feature is a common feature of Germany, Israel, the United States and other countries have advanced active defense system related products, the main reason is to rely on human intervention, has been unable to meet the high speed against incoming tank shells, rockets, missiles and other weapons demand. The human response speed can not be compared with the automated system, therefore, must have this ability.
Full automation also allows the GL5 tank active defense system to be easily mounted on tanks and armored vehicles. According to the picture information, the system has been installed on the main battle tank of VT4 foreign trade in china. By increasing or decreasing the number of interceptors, it is able to meet the needs of different tonnage sizes.
Two, a wide range of search, tracking and identification ability
GL5 tank active defense system, can use four phased array radar, high-speed flight distance range of 360 degrees, and ammunition to a maximum of 100 meters of automatic search, tracking, and real-time calculation of potential targets of flight information, including speed, direction, height and so on, to determine the ammunition is a threat to their own.
If not a threat, GL5 tank active defense system can automatically provide warning information to the crew, to search and track other targets; if a threat, GL5 entered the tracking stage, interception at the appropriate time.
GL5 display control device is compact and flexible, easy to arrange in the space is not enough tanks, armored vehicles, personnel cabin interior.
Three, the interception may be repeated, powerful
The typical configuration of the GL5 tank active defense system consists of four sets of interceptor missiles covering 360 degrees, each of which is equipped with 3 interceptor missiles. As a result, the GL5 can intercept incoming anti tank weapons many times.




中国最先进GL5型坦克装甲车防御装备，有着以下的世界顶尖水平技术特点：
一、可独立作战，适装性极强
GL5坦克主动防御系统，具有独立作战的特点。它在特定模式下只需要坦克装甲车提供电能，以及基本的启动等指令连接，搜索、发现、跟踪、识别和摧毁等主要环节完全自动化，甚至不需要车组人员进行任何干预。
这一特点，也是德国、以色列、美国等拥有先进主动防御系统的国家相关产品的共同特点，主要原因是依靠人手干预，已经无法满足对抗高速来袭的坦克炮弹、火箭弹、导弹等武器的需求。人的反应速度无法与自动化系统相比，因此必须具备这一能力。
完全自动化也使得GL5坦克主动防御系统能够便利的安装在各种坦克装甲车上。根据图片资料，该系统已经安装在中国VT4外贸主战坦克上。通过增减拦截弹数目，能够适应不同吨位大小的战车需求。
二、搜索范围广、跟踪识别能力强
GL5坦克主动防御系统，能够利用四个相控阵雷达，自动的对360度范围、最大距离100米的高速飞行弹药进行搜索、跟踪，从而实时运算出潜在目标的飞行信息，包括速度、方向、高度等等，从而判断出这一弹药是否对自身造成威胁。
假如不造成威胁，GL5坦克主动防御系统能够自动向车组提供相关警示信息，转为搜索跟踪其它目标；假如造成威胁，GL5进入精确跟踪阶段，在适当的时机实施拦截。
GL5的显示控制设备小巧灵活，便于安排在空间并不充裕的坦克装甲车人员座舱内部。
三、可多次实施拦截，威力强大
GL5坦克主动防御系统的典型配置方案，包括了覆盖360度的四组拦截弹，每组配备3枚拦截弹。因此GL5能够多次拦截来袭的各种反坦克武器。

 

[cirr]

VP22 armoured truck

http://t.cn/RCZtn68

 

[cnleio]

I ve failed to understand, what is the sensor in chinese APS, radar, termal, or something else ?

The GL-5 using 4x phased-array radars around turret to detect coming RPG or ATGM

 

[cirr]

"Type 59" heavy APC

 

[ozranger]

Does anyone know if this new active protection system is compatible with older tanks?

The system seems to be working autonomously and can be fitted to any vehicles externally.

 

[lcloo]

Converting thousands of type 59 MBT to heavy armoured IFV is a good idea. Either sell them to foreign custmers or re-deploy them in army service. Type 96A/B and type 99A/G/B plus the new 105mm gun light tank should form the standard battle tank triad of PLA.

 

[Han93]

They r VT2 (ZTZ-96 export version), VT5 is above posted new light tank, VT3 is type59 chassis with 120mm gun and new turret, VT4 is new MBT showed on ZhuHai AirShow, VT1 is the MBT-2000

actually, the Type-96B is a improve version of VT-2, the new one is VT-2B(Type-96B export version) (live commentary)

 

[aliaselin]

According to some Iraqi sources, a neighbouring coutry, most probable Iran, has topped it to buy 4 division of armed equipment from China.

the official facebook page of General Emad Al Zuhairi mentioned in passing that Iraq's order for equipping 4 armoured and mechanised divisions with weapons from China were cancelled by parliament and he bitterly accused parliament of being traitors working for neighbouring countries. He called on for the establishment of a separate fund for weapons purchases independent from parliament... (won't happen).

 

[cirr]

For sale: China's brand new, souped-up tanks

The country shows off new infantry-fighting vehicles.

By Jeffrey Lin and P.W. Singer Yesterday at 11:00pm

VT-4 TANK CHINA NORINCO
It's not like every defense contractor in the world can boast of its own fleet of tanks. Here, a platoon of VT-4 main battle tanks leads the parade for Norinco's annual 2nd Armor Day.
NORINCO

Last week, China's dominant fighting vehicle manufacturer, China North Industries Corporation (Norinco), displayed a bevy of export armored vehicles as part of its Armor Day celebrations. These festivities, now in their second year, laud the power of Chinese military and offer an occasion to show off to senior foreign military officers, who were likely there as potential buyers.

The day began with a parade of armored fighting vehicles, led by the VT-4 main battle tank, which has already found a repeat buyer in the Royal Thai Army. Spotted: usual suspects like the VT-4 main battle tank, VT-5 light tank, and VN-12 IFV, as well as several new Chinese systems and fighting vehicles.

GL-5
The GL-5 hard-kill active protection system consists of four munition launchers, four multipurpose, millimeter-wave radars, and a control computer.
Hongjian

The star attraction was the GL-5 hard-kill active protection system (APS), which destroyed a guided missile attacking a tank in a live fire exercise. The GL-5 system consists of four radars and fixed projectile launchers, which are attached to a tank turret for 360 degree coverage (each launcher covers a quadrant).

The radars pick up incoming enemy rockets, missiles, and shells, causing the computer to select a munition and fire it. Each munition is capable of destroying incoming munitions at a range of 33-39 feet. The use of fixed-launcher, radar-guided munitions in an APS mirrors the hard-kill portion of the Afghanit APS on the Russian T-14 Armata tank. As the GL-5 is an export-only version, the Chinese military is likely to field a more advanced version to protect its tanks, which could be comparable to the U.S. Quick Kill and Israeli Iron Fist and Trophy systems in terms of coverage, range, and fire volume.

VN-17
The VN-17 is China's latest export infantry-fighting vehicle. It weighs about 30 tons, with heavy all-around armor, a 35mm autocannon, and twin HJ-12 anti-tank guided missiles. It also boasts next-generation imaging sensors for the commander and gunner—as well as room for seven passengers.
NORINCO

The new VN-17 infantry-fighting vehicle (IFV) uses a heavily modified version of the 33-ton VT-5 light tank's chassis. It has an unmanned (read: remotely controlled) turret with two large, multi-lens electro-optical and infrared sensors (one each for the gunner and commander). Those sensors come in handy when the system needs to use its 35mm cannon, 7.62mm machine gun, or medium-range HJ-12 anti-tank missiles. The VN-17 is also well protected, with reactive armor on the lower front hull, and significant side-skirt armor alongside its tracks. All this, plus its capacity to carry seven infantry, makes it likely in the 30-35 ton weight class.

It shares some similarity with the People's Liberation Army's mysterious new infantry-fighting vehicle, which will reportedly have an unmanned turret, augmented displays for crew helmets, and a hybrid-electrical engine for fuel efficiency and stealth. In terms of armament, protection, and sensors, both the VN-17 and the unnamed PLA IFV compare quite favorably to the U.S. Army's M2A3 Bradley IFV. But unlike the 35-year-old Bradley, China's brand new battle taxis have plenty of margin to grow into future upgrades like more advanced armor, better weapons, APS, sensors, and deploying unmanned partners.

ZTZ-59 HIFV
China's first heavy infantry fighting vehicle uses the chassis of the ZTZ-59 (a copy of the Russian T-54) main battle tank.
Oedo Soldier

The ZTZ-59 tank, a 60-year workhorse copied off the Soviet T-54 tank, got a new lease of life in the form of a heavy IFV (or HIFV). The HIFV mod weighs about 40 tons and can carry up to seven passengers. So what new tricks has the old dog learned? Modifications include moving the engine to the front of the vehicle chassis, increasing tank armor on all sides, and installing a rear door for dismounting infantry.

Its 105mm cannon and the entire turret have been replaced with a much smaller turret consisting of a 30mm autocannon, a searchlight, and electro-optical sensors. The HIFV's bulky, all-aspect armor would make it well suited for either urban combat or high-end warfare in open environments. Likely customers could be existing T-54/T-55 buyers in the Middle East, particularly those looking for armored vehicles to fight insurgents in urban environments. Its likely that Norinco could develop HIFV versions of heavier, modern tanks like the VT-2 and VT-4 to offer more high-end mechanized infantry solutions for future customers, including the People's Liberation Army.

ACTIVE MEASURES
The GL-5, installed on the VT-4 export main battle tank, provides 360-degree protection by installing four munitions launchers on each quadrant of the turret, along with accompanying radars.
NORINCO

These competitive NORINCO offerings add credence to the U.S. Defense Department's 2016 report on the Chinese military, which stated that Chinese military industry was offering "world-class" ground systems. Notably, the increase in quality of Chinese weapons also means a corresponding increase in price; the RTA purchased 10 VT-4 main battle tanks for $58 million in 2017.

While Norinco's Armor Day showcased impressive fighting vehicles aimed at the export market, the PLA will likely take delivery of even more advanced versions in the years to come.

http://www.popsci.com/china-has-fleet-new-armor-vehicles#page-4

 

[grey boy 2]

Y-12 has became one of the hottest item in Chinese military export list, has been exported to 28 countries, Mali air force will be the next inline (大卖！大卖！哈飞出口马里空军的运-12即将交付)
哈飞出口马里空军的运-12即将交付！运-12飞机其性能指标和综合效能与世界同级别竞争机型相比具有明显优势，更大的客舱容积、更大的商载、更快的速度、更远的航程和卓越的高原性能（首张图来源：微博 skerryer）
运-12系列螺旋桨运输机则是国内目前唯一获得了美国FAA适航认证的中国国产民机产品，已经向28个国家、30个用户出口123架，国内销售87架，共累计销售210架。其中就包括与美国维信航空于2014年签订的一批20架订单。

 

[zestokryl]

Chinese vehicles tested in tough off roads of Belarus :

 

[Brainsucker]

I'm confused with how Chinese named their IFV, APC, and other vehicles, because there are a lot of it. Can someone tell me what they are and what's their purpose? SPH, ZTZ, WZ, ZBD, ZBL, etc. There are too many of them, make me confused.

 

[grey boy 2]

Somalia? our latest customer?

 

[Somali-Turk]

greyboy2 mandarin is not my cup of tea.so what does the article is saying.somalia gov is interested in doing with many countries in defense sector.

bussiness.

 

[grey boy 2]

greyboy2 mandarin is not my cup of tea.so what does the article is saying.somalia gov is interested in doing with many countries in defense sector.

bussiness.

Its said on 9/3 2017, Somalia (national army?) received from China a batch of tactical combat armor vehicles all a few kinds, including at least 12 (GAZ Tigr (Tiger) 4x4 Infantry Mobility Vehicle (IMV),虎式装甲车）

Hope it help pal