Performance of Chinese exported weapons in current/recent conflicts
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I think Chinese tanks, APCs and heavy guns have done quite well in Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankan army doesn't have armored vehicles in large amounts, so they couldn't have suffered very high casualties, or their offensive would have ground to a halt.
So we can conclude that Chinese weapons, when used intelligently, are sufficient for blasting a path through guerillas, unsupported light infantry and such. No surprise there.
So we can conclude that Chinese weapons, when used intelligently, are sufficient for blasting a path through guerillas, unsupported light infantry and such. No surprise there.
Hyperwarp
Captain
Quite a large number of PRC weapons here in Sri Lanka... Haven't heard of any big complaints. Even if there were, I strongly doubt they will go public with such things.
The one problem I've heard on several occasions is the, PL-5 lock-on failure on the LTTE plane. What was the technical reason for this?
One LTTE plane was shot down, but after that the LTTE changed tactics. It was reported that they heavily armor plated the engine to reduce the IR singnature...
Any comments on that?
The one problem I've heard on several occasions is the, PL-5 lock-on failure on the LTTE plane. What was the technical reason for this?
One LTTE plane was shot down, but after that the LTTE changed tactics. It was reported that they heavily armor plated the engine to reduce the IR singnature...
Any comments on that?
Probably, the missile was poorly maintained or the missile became defective due to improper storage, keeping or maintained.
I just wonder where those rebels got spare parts for their aircraft before...
Hyperwarp
Captain
They had an extensive network of suppliers and supply routes...Including several large vessels. Lot of support from overseas Tamil diaspora.... But I don't want to name specific countries.
Off-course things have changed dramatically the past 3-years. Thing seems to be coming an end for good this time....
Hyperwarp
Captain
Regarding the missile....
Well sometime back they managed to shoot down one of the LTTE A/C. After that there were reports that they had done some major surgery around the engine. Their flight to Colombo took double the time compared to previous missions. They flew even lower than usual. The J-7G's small RADAR (either KLJ-6E or SY-80) didn't have any problem detecting the LTTE A/C from above 1000m, but the missile failed to lock on. Off-course this was the PL-5E missile and not the more advanced PL-9C
Any comments people?
before 1991,(or before desert storm) China do not even have high tech military industrial complex. PLA still preaching Mao's people warfare. after the 1991 gulf war,the talk of people warfare suddently cease to exit.
Indeed, that was a real shock to Chinese commanders.
But how does that relate to Chinese weapon exports? :
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