PLA Ground Forces news, pics and videos

FishWings said:

by78 From the tanks headed to Vostok, I think this might be the first time ZTZ-99s are sent to participate in foreign military exercises. Would be even better if the more advanced ZTZ-99A were sent.

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And why would you that This kind of exercise is gear toward learning the skill of coordination, tactic, communication and commanding skill. And It is held in limited area using laser tag. Improve firepower,ranger or protection has no bearing on this exercise

Right, but it would be better for some of us to enjoy.

I'd certainly enjoy seeing some photos of 99 and 99A in exercises. Taking them out of China for training doesn't do anything to hurt it either. They're not exactly groundbreaking tanks so there's really nothing to hide.

Good promotional video for PLA
"Peace is behind me but war is in front of me"

by78 said:

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Assuming these are units that normally work together I am surprised that they are pairing Type 99's with BMP-1's. Perhaps indicative of a relative shortage, or lack of investment, in modern IFV's?

Mi-171 modified with radars? Impressive!

Several Mi-171s (S/N

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(KLC-11?) similar to the one carried by French AS-532 Horizon battlefield surveillance helicopter.

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Hyperwarp said:

Mi-171 modified with radars? Impressive!



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What is the boxy thing on the right side (of the helo) above the door?

PanAsian said:

What is the boxy thing on the right side (of the helo) above the door?

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Good question. Honestly no idea.

PanAsian said:

What is the boxy thing on the right side (of the helo) above the door?

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Hyperwarp said:

Good question. Honestly no idea.

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That is the helicopter's rope hoist for moving troops and supplies up and down the helicopter

Maneuvers Vostok 2018

The active phase of the maneuvers will be held on September 11-17 at five combined-arms training grounds, four training grounds of Air Force and Air Defence Force, in the waters of the Japan, Bering and Okhotsk seas. It was announced by Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation, General of the Army Sergei Shoigu during a teleconference with leadership of the Russian Defence Ministry.

The head of the military department also noted that Vostok 2018 maneuvers are the largest event of the Russian Armed Forces combat training. It involves about 300,000 servicemen, over 1,000 aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles, 80 ships, and 36,000 tanks and other vehicles.

The military contingent of the People's Liberation Army of China up to 3,500 people strong will take part in the main episode, which will take place at the Tsugol training ground of the Eastern Military District.

PLA - over 600 pieces of equipment including tanks and other vehicles, 5 aircraft, 24 helicopters.