The PLAN in 1991, 2001, and 2011,: A pictorial history

[CardSharp]

I won't hotlink here but it's well worth a look on the century China forum


1991

PLAN in 1991

2001

PLAN in 2001

2011

PLAN in 2011

 

[CardSharp]

Similarly....

The PLAAF in 1991

PLAAF in 1991

The PLAAF in 2011

PLAAF in 2011

 

[no_name]

There is a typo where it should say 2001 instand of 2011.

actually you posted two 2011s in the first thread.

It really is a big change.

btw do Z-9 actually exists in 1991? It was put in the PLAAF 1991 post but I thought it was much more recent.

 

[CardSharp]

There is a typo where it should say 2001 instand of 2011.

actually you posted two 2011s in the first thread.

Fixed thanks

It really is a big change.

btw do Z-9 actually exists in 1991? It was put in the PLAAF 1991 post but I thought it was much more recent.

I was surprised by that as well, but apparently...

The first Z-9 flew in 1981, and was built in China from components supplied by Aérospatiale. On 16 January 1992, the indigenous variant Z-9B, constructed with 70% Chinese-made parts, flew successfully. The flight test was completed in November, 1992 and the design was finalized a month later. Z-9B production began in 1993 and entered PLA service in 1994. [2]

 

[no_name]

So either it wasn't mass produced until recent years, or its news has been overshadowed by the like of J-10, JH-7 etc or it's been kept well from prying eyes.

 

[Akasa]

Somebody do one for ground forces.

 

[CardSharp]

Not as complete as the PLAAF and PLAN pictures but...


PLA in the 1990's

pics from china defence blog

 

[CardSharp]

 

[CardSharp]

Type 07 uniform and gear.

 

[ChineseTiger1986]

Nice, the PLA equipment from 2011 to 2021 will even be a greater leap.

 

[a_chinese]

Nice, the PLA equipment from 2011 to 2021 will even be a greater leap.

Yes hope nuclear ones are deployed. If not 3 conventionals should be

 

[no_name]

^ you talking about PLAN carriers? He was referring to the PLA

 

[Huan]

By the way, how come I do not see the China navy have an equivalent battleship like the USS Iowa BB-61, which has three-barrel heavy turrets?

 

[no_name]

^^^ You see alot of these in WWII, they were displaced by the aircraft carriers.

Traditional guns can never have the range nor firepower of modern cruise missiles.