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Ceramic armor? I thought the Type 99A2 was using aluminum oxide (Al2O3) armor.
There are multiple layers to a tank's armor, and ceremic layer is the most important in stopping kinetic penetration. Japan and South Korea lacked the proper armor research, thus their new toys are not highly regarded by the experts I've mentioned. In their words, Japan and South Korea reversed their working order. Instead of sharping the blade (armor, gun), they made better knife handle (electronic gadgets).
 
There are multiple layers to a tank's armor, and ceremic layer is the most important in stopping kinetic penetration. Japan and South Korea lacked the proper armor research, thus their new toys are not highly regarded by the experts I've mentioned. In their words, Japan and South Korea reversed their working order. Instead of sharping the blade (armor, gun), they made better knife handle (electronic gadgets).

The main drawback in South Korea's K2 design is its flat armor. Many parts of the armor are not sloped at all.

But again, my question, does Type 99A2 incorporate Al2O3 in its armor? A test on the armor proved that it was able to resist 7 and 9 hits (125 mm and 105 mm respectively) from a T-72 at 1,800 m without sustaining any significant damage.
 
The main drawback in South Korea's K2 design is its flat armor. Many parts of the armor are not sloped at all.

But again, my question, does Type 99A2 incorporate Al2O3 in its armor?
Because of kinetic energy penetrator, sloping the armor has become less important as a mean of increasing armor thickness. APFSDS almost have no chance of being deflected, so doesn't matter if armor is flat or not. Having flat armor increases the space inside the tank, allowing for more equipment (i.e bigger guns). The composition of the armor is the most important. As to whether Type 99A2 contains certain element in its armor, that's classified and I wouldn't know it. However, I believe either 红外 or 猎杀m1a1 stated that 99A2's resistance against kinetic penetrator has exceeded 800cm RHA over 1000cm for explosive.
 
Honor guard of PLA shines at Venezuela's anniversary celebration - People's Daily Online July 06, 2011

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The honor guard of the three branches of the Chinese People's Liberation Army march at a military review ceremony held in Venezuela to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the country's independence movement on July 5, 2011.(People.com.cn/Zhang Weizhong)



The honor guard of the three branches of the Chinese People's Liberation Army participated in a military review ceremony held in Venezuela to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the country's independence movement on July 5, 2011.

The ceremony reached a climax as the formation of the PLA honor guard marched past the rostrum. Audience members gave them a big hand.

The honor guard of the three branches of the PLA have had attracted much attention from Venezuelan civilians and friendly forces before they paraded in the celebration. One after another, people asked to have their photo taken with these Chinese soldiers.

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When Arnie feels like going to the shooting range he brings this with him:

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Kidding. I just learned today that this equipment is used to simulate cannon ballistics. Four guns were placed together because in a field artillery team there were four guns grouped together. Basically you can simulate artillery fire in a mini range.

Sounds like fun.
 
http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90783/91300/7437122.html July 11 2011

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Soldiers in the People's Armed Police Corps undergo training to challenge the limits of physical ability in Chengdu, Sichuan province on July 11, 2011. The People's Armed Police Corps started carried out a "hell week" on Longquan Mountain. All the training courses aim to challenge the soldiers' physical and psychological limits and improve their abilities to perform complicated missions. (Xinhua/Wu Shuman)

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Soldiers in the People's Armed Police Corps carry out combat training in shallow water on July 11, 2011.(Xinhua/Wu Shuman)

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Soldiers in the People's Armed Police Corps are trained to cross mudflats on July 11, 2011. (Xinhua/Wu Shuman)

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Soldiers of Sichuan People's Armed Police Corps are trained to cross a canal on July 11, 2011. (Xinhua/Wu Shuman)
 
Live ammunition drill in Xinjiang - People's Daily Online July 12, 2011

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Soldiers fire shells into the sky. (PLA Daily/Chen Zheng)

At the end of June, an antiaircraft artillery brigade of the Xinjiang Military Region carried out live ammunition and concealment drills to simulate a real combat situation in the Tianshan Mountains. The drill is aimed at improving the capabilities and transforming the combat mode.

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Soldiers seize a position. (PLA Daily/Chen Zheng)

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A soldier makes an emergency repair at dawn. (PLA Daily/Chen Zheng)
 
Military Exercise in Yunnan - People's Daily Online July 8. In early July

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Radar soldiers rush to battle stations and unfold radars on July 8. In early July, Chengdu military region conducted a drill that involved a radar unit, a missile unit and an air unit to simulate a real combat situation on the Western Yunnan Plateau. The military exercise can effectively enhance the training efficiency and improve soldiers’ capabilities based on the information system. (Xinhua/Liu Yinghua

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Radar soldiers quickly prepare for night battle on July 10. (Xinhua/Liu Yinghua)

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Radar soldiers quickly prepare for night battle on July 10. (Xinhua/Liu Yinghua)
 
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