Imagine the ZTZ-99A with APS... It would have 3 lines of defence: Laser dazzler, automatic responsive smoke release, and hardkill APS. Now, if it also gets that Shtora knock-off, it would get 4 defences against all sorts of threats.
China unveils GL5 active protection system for main battle tanks
The China North Industries Group Corporation (NORINCO Group) has shown for the first time its new GL5 active protection system (APS) designed for main battle tanks during the show in Baotou in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region on Wednesday morning.
According to the NORINCO, the new GL5 APS can provide Chinese armour more reliable protection against the threat for the tanks on the battlefields, including light anti-tank weapons, anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM). The system providing full 360 degree hemispherical vehicle protection.
The GL5 APS uses a special radar to detect incoming warheads. Upon detection, a defensive rocket is fired that detonates near the inbound threat, destroying it before it hits the tank or vehicle.
The Norinco’s APS system consists of a multi-mission, fire-control radar that detects and tracks incoming threats and launcher for defensive rockets.
Experts said that the new GL5 active protection system will be installed on the new ZTZ-99 main battle tanks.
