Infantry Combat Equipment (non-firearm): Vests, Body Armor, NVGs, etc.

QIUSIYU said:

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I see nothing new here. The same old uniforms that have been photographed tens of thousands of times in the past 10+ years. The helmets have been around for a long time as well. Do you think this lame image looks cool or something? Are we supposed to be somehow impressed by it?

by78 said:

I see nothing new here. The same old uniforms that have been photographed tens of thousands of times in the past 10+ years. The helmets have been around for a long time as well. Do you think this lame image looks cool or something? Are we supposed to be somehow impressed by it?

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I like it. This is a public forum and the content is not determined by your preferences

by78 said:

I see nothing new here. The same old uniforms that have been photographed tens of thousands of times in the past 10+ years. The helmets have been around for a long time as well. Do you think this lame image looks cool or something? Are we supposed to be somehow impressed by it?

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Okay, at a certain point the backseat moderating starts to become more annoying than the posting of random pictures.

We aren't there yet, but you're really getting there.


There ultimately are not any definitive standards for posting that are based on subjective taste, so you'll have to let it slide sometimes.

by78 said:

I don't recall seeing this particular plate carrier before, seen here being worn by a PLAGF parachutist.

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more interesting is that gadget on the chest.

drowingfish said:

more interesting is that gadget on the chest.

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Probably a foldable holder for tablets/computer terminals, which are seen quite frequently these days with various PLAGF units.

Per the video and Hype's comments on :

• Poor dynamic range.
• 100 fps with 50 in power saving mode.
• 3 hours with 16340 batteries or 8 hours with 18650.
• The CMOS sensor is made by Brigates who also make the sensor in the PLA's digital nightvision goggle (according to retailer).
• $1700 usd, 12000CNY
• Video appears brighter than reality as "all footage was filmed through the main camera of a Xiaomi Mi13 ultra on 30fps 1/30s F/1.9 ISO 200. ... to show the difference in brightness of the outputs as well but this did have the unintended effect of overexposing the LCD screen"

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(unknown if OEM)

The aeroengine developer AECC is also in the business of making body armor and helmets. On display are the company's polyethylene bullet proof vests, ceramic shields, aramid helmets, and synthetic sapphire armor plates, etc.



The second display item from the right is a synthetic sapphire armor plate:

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Hvang said:

Per the video and Hype's comments on

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• Poor dynamic range.
• 100 fps with 50 in power saving mode.
• 3 hours with 16340 batteries or 8 hours with 18650.
• The CMOS sensor is made by Brigates who also make the sensor in the PLA's digital nightvision goggle (according to retailer).
• $1700 usd, 12000CNY
• Video appears brighter than reality as "all footage was filmed through the main camera of a Xiaomi Mi13 ultra on 30fps 1/30s F/1.9 ISO 200. ... to show the difference in brightness of the outputs as well but this did have the unintended effect of overexposing the LCD screen"

Additional link from googling:

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(unknown if OEM)

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Does anyone have any extra details on the standard digital monocular issued to the PLA and how it compares to this one, and analog gen2/gen3 tubes?

Papppi said:

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Most militias are retired PLA members, who tend to have habits of collecting gear and doing Wargame stuff. This combined with the Civilian Militia's loose regulations (it being it's own branch) somehow results in these reserves having better gear than active PLA infantry, a very interesting scenario tbh

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If they are veterans with better gear then these militia should outperform regular troops??

TK3600 said:

If they are veterans with better gear then these militia should outperform regular troops??

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Not necessarily. As opposed to the case with NATO countries (especially around Eastern Europe and Scandinavia), reserve units / civilian militias play a pretty minor role in the PLA as a whole, thus having very little resources allocated towards them. Even in wartime mobilization scenarios, the PLA reserves are deployed towards backline duties (logistics, security etc.), and won't be asked to directly engage enemy forces unless absolutely necessary.

This is pretty well reflected in the less than 30 day training reserves receive annually and the almost complete lack of heavy equipment within the CM. Combined with age, health conditions etc. CMs / reserves are pretty much just middle aged Chinese uncles with a bit of experience and money to spare on private gear, honestly a joke compared regular PLA units.