Chinese infantry fighting vehicles
- Thread starter Broccoli
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maybe 2 HJ-13 & 4 unguided 93mm rocket, the export turret has this configuration
Why do the sides of both airborne APC & IFV have big studs popping up? Are these mounting points for side armor/floatation panels?High-resolution images of the new PLAAF airborne IFV.
Prob for tie down on drop pallets or in the bay of a cargo plane
Out of curiosity, considering we haven't seen ZBL-19 with APS, could PLA decide to transfer this turret from the airborne IFV onto ZBL-19 chassis? Especially as ZBL-19's design freeze most likely preceed the extra learnings from recent combat.
Are those really necessary just for tie downs? Because that's certainly a unique design choice, considering other designs just use the regular tow eyes as tie downs.
Accidentally posted this one in the Type 100 tank thread. I was right about the rear ramp/corridor layout and also having a seat which makes it very likely to fit about 7 dismounts. Though in the very short flash we got I could only count 3 dismounts getting in but others could have entered off camera.
In the English stream it was called "Type 100 Fighting Vehicle", it may get a "ZBD" designation or not. We´ll have to wait for further confirmation but to me its essentially an IFV.
BTW thats a pretty chonky ramp.
In the English stream it was called "Type 100 Fighting Vehicle", it may get a "ZBD" designation or not. We´ll have to wait for further confirmation but to me its essentially an IFV.
BTW thats a pretty chonky ramp.
Looks to me that a armored ramp is good idea , cause IDF had many cases of rpg hit on the ram that disabled the back ramp for the Merkava . Though the ramp still would be the weak spot , but making it more durable is a good idea.
Why would they put 7 dismounts in a parade? No one is gonna see them when driving.