Chinese military exports to other countries
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SteelBird
Colonel
Official meeting where Chinese presented VN-1 wheeled and VN-16 tracked IFV's for Venezuela.
Why not add another road wheel or make the wheel a little larger to fill that gap?
TerraN_EmpirE
Tyrant King
weight. need. if it works why mess with it when you don't need to
Use parts that are also used in other vehicles and are therefore cheaper and make maintenance cheaper.
TerraN_EmpirE
Tyrant King
1 )MRAPs are APC's the only difference is that a Mrap generally more resembles a truck.
2) MRAP or Mine resistant Ambush Protected vehicles simply means that the vehicle has been designed with features to channel blast energy and buffer impact for the riders against mines & IEDs. You can build those feature into a Tracked or Wheeled more "Conventional" APC/IFV family. the biggest features being a V shaped hull and decoupled chassis allowing blast force to be channeled out and away from the underside of the vehicle
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broadsword
Brigadier
I don't think there is any APV currently with that MRAP design. It would be tallish and the wheels or track that enclose the undercarriage would be taken out in a blast.
TerraN_EmpirE
Tyrant King
Strykers have been fitted with V shaped hulls, South African Ratel IFV had them from start so did BTR 60
the German Puma IFV's have a second floor to do the same.
as to the blast taking out the Wheels or track. that depends on the size of the blast but generally thats a given.
Broccoli
Senior Member
It's better to lose vehicles tracks or wheels than all the soldiers inside.
My assumption is that Venezuelan marines chose VN-1 and VN-16/18 AFV's instead of buying more Russian equipment because the BTR-80 and BMP-3 ergonomics leave a lot to be desired, especially the dangerous placement of the doors in those vehicles.
My assumption is that Venezuelan marines chose VN-1 and VN-16/18 AFV's instead of buying more Russian equipment because the BTR-80 and BMP-3 ergonomics leave a lot to be desired, especially the dangerous placement of the doors in those vehicles.
I am curious about this type of ship. What is it? It sounds good on paper. Bangladesh will get a boost if this is true.
India won't be happy at all about this.
China has launched its most advanced warship for export... Built by the China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, the frigate, named Independent, is made for the Bangladeshi navy and is due to be delivered next year.
This will become the Bangladeshi navy’s most advanced warship, and be a real boost to its coastal defence capability.
25 knots sailing speed, anti-radar design, highly adaptable to weather and oceanic conditions, and decked out with powerful weapons.
The frigate "Independent" is made to be an all-rounder.
"We believe this ship has very good cost performance. It can serve to protect the sovereignty and interests of a country out at sea. It can patrol, escort, protect fishing boats and conduct law enforcement," said Yang Zhigang, president of China Shipbuilding Industry Co..
The "Independent" is one of two vessels ordered from China by Bangladesh.
Researchers at the China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation have redesigned the ship’s structure to suit the complex conditions of the Indian ocean.
"We made a new ship form. It’s cross-section looks like a deep Vee. Compared to the traditional round bilge hull form, it improves the performance of the ship when there are waves, guaranteeing high sailing speed in unfavourable oceanic condition," said Sun Lianfei, chief designer of China Shipbuilding Industry Co..
Designers also gave a boost its mobility and survivability.
"It has two engines and two propellers. They can work independently. This design makes it more reliable and durable. Its powerhouses are separately located, improving its survivability," Sun said.
The newly launched frigate will stay in the port for months while electronic equipment and weaponry systems are installed.
And after 6 months, the "Independent" will leave her mother port, and take up her post as a mighty guard on the Indian Ocean.
India won't be happy at all about this.
China has launched its most advanced warship for export... Built by the China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, the frigate, named Independent, is made for the Bangladeshi navy and is due to be delivered next year.
This will become the Bangladeshi navy’s most advanced warship, and be a real boost to its coastal defence capability.
25 knots sailing speed, anti-radar design, highly adaptable to weather and oceanic conditions, and decked out with powerful weapons.
The frigate "Independent" is made to be an all-rounder.
"We believe this ship has very good cost performance. It can serve to protect the sovereignty and interests of a country out at sea. It can patrol, escort, protect fishing boats and conduct law enforcement," said Yang Zhigang, president of China Shipbuilding Industry Co..
The "Independent" is one of two vessels ordered from China by Bangladesh.
Researchers at the China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation have redesigned the ship’s structure to suit the complex conditions of the Indian ocean.
"We made a new ship form. It’s cross-section looks like a deep Vee. Compared to the traditional round bilge hull form, it improves the performance of the ship when there are waves, guaranteeing high sailing speed in unfavourable oceanic condition," said Sun Lianfei, chief designer of China Shipbuilding Industry Co..
Designers also gave a boost its mobility and survivability.
"It has two engines and two propellers. They can work independently. This design makes it more reliable and durable. Its powerhouses are separately located, improving its survivability," Sun said.
The newly launched frigate will stay in the port for months while electronic equipment and weaponry systems are installed.
And after 6 months, the "Independent" will leave her mother port, and take up her post as a mighty guard on the Indian Ocean.
broadsword
Brigadier
It is the Type 056 corvette and "anti-radar" means stealthy, I'm sure.