Myanmar Defence Forum

Nilgiri · Nov 21, 2015

Aung Zaya said:
then lol... BD upgraded it's type-69IIG and Type-59G with almost 2 million per each.. some forums said it's even over 2 million.. may be india put some indigenous equipment..

Also when you do over many tanks, you get very large discounts (economies of scale). But yes the ERA, laser warning systems and NBC protection were locally developed/sourced.

Also B'desh is famous for its corruption, that may have added to the cost per unit.

Final tank on trials:

Aung Zaya · Nov 21, 2015

Nabil365 said:
Is this better or type 69-IIG
Type 69-IIG - An upgraded Bangladeshi model with the following modifications:
Bi-axis stabilised Type-83A(Improved L-7 with bigger bore)105mm smoothbore main gun (NATO compatible), with semi-automatic loader, capable of firing ATGMs
New fire control system (FCS), laser range-finder, thermal imaging sights & Combat data link
850 hp diesel engine
Chinese 3rd generation explosive reactive armour (ERA) protection, automatic collective fire suppression system, LASER warning receiver,NBC suite.
New communications and navigation equipment (including GPS receiver)
Rubber padded track
more powerful than any other version of Type 69.

Myanmar T-72
- a 125mm D-81 smoothbore gun, a 7.62mm co-axial machine gun and a 12.7mm air defence machine gun
- laser rangefinder sight, ballistic computer and a thermal barrel sleeve.
- and yes.. it can fire ATGMs like the 9K120 Svir (Nato codename AT-11 Sniper)
- equipped with a V-84 liquid-cooled four-stroke multi-fuel diesel engine which develops 618kW (840hp),
that's a stage before upgrading... it's already upgraded by the help of Ukraine now... the details of Upgrade pack is not revealed...

Nilgiri said:
Also when you do over many tanks, you get very large discounts (economies of scale). But yes the ERA, laser warning systems and NBC protection were locally developed/sourced.

Also B'desh is famous for its corruption, that may have added to the cost per unit.

Final tank on trials:

i like its ERA and camo at 1st glance...

bongbang · Nov 21, 2015

Nabil365 said:
Is this better or type 69-IIG
Type 69-IIG - An upgraded Bangladeshi model with the following modifications:
Bi-axis stabilised Type-83A(Improved L-7 with bigger bore)105mm smoothbore main gun (NATO compatible), with semi-automatic loader, capable of firing ATGMs
New fire control system (FCS), laser range-finder, thermal imaging sights & Combat data link
850 hp diesel engine
Chinese 3rd generation explosive reactive armour (ERA) protection, automatic collective fire suppression system, LASER warning receiver,NBC suite.
New communications and navigation equipment (including GPS receiver)
Rubber padded track
more powerful than any other version of Type 69.

I think you got it wrong. Here is the correct info:

The Type 69 Mk. II G is a rebuilt Type 69 II with modern armaments and combat systems supplied by China. The G suffix is abbreviated for Gai in Chinese or simply Modified.

All Bangladesh Army Type 59/69/79 MBTs are being upgraded to this new standard at present locally at the Armys Heavy Workshop facility, which is capable of building and modernising tanks, armoured vehicles and artillery systems.

The main features upgraded Type 69 Mk. II G includes:

120 mm smoothbore main gun (Fires all NATO rounds)
Capability to fire ATGM from main gun
Gun stabilisers (vertical, horizontal)
Modern fire control system
Combat data link
Extensive ERA (Explosive Reactive Armour) protection
NBC suite
1,200 hp diesel engine
Thermal sights
Semi-automatic loader
Laser warning receiver
Laser range finder
Range of new ammunition
Fire fighting equipment
Communications equipment
Navigation equipment + GPS
Jamming equipment

Source: Type 69 Mk. II G Main Battle Tank

Aung Zaya · Nov 25, 2015

Go go go..!!

Zero_wing · Nov 25, 2015

Guys can i ask to our Myanmar comrades here are you guys making your own vest and infantry armour sets?

tarpitz · Nov 26, 2015

Another indigenous ship for Myanmar Navy.
Newly built 81 m OPV is ready to launch soon.
It will be fitted with 76 mm Oto cannon and advanced sensor system. It will also carry a AS 365B helo for SAR missions.
It will greatly enhance the SAR capabilities of MN.