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PLA Next Generation Main Battle Tank
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Cool lineart.
So its not official?
No one would have the guts to show the “official” blueprint of the Type 100 tank on the internet, at least not now.
haha, lineart indeed, but super accurate compared to the model kits' images and CG models showing online
Gaijin: hold my beer
Thanks doc!
After getting humiliated due to my stupidity in a different thread. I am reluctant to post Western Bias content and information as well take many of them with grain of salt.
Thus I don't fully trust this Article however there is claims of the VT4 having quality issues supposedly prolonged firing causes it to malfunction, speed steering issues and so on.
Here's what the article wrote:
After prolonged use in field conditions, particularly when the number of fired rounds exceeds the “safe” operational limits, problems with the barrel’s durability have been observed. In some cases, the barrel has even ruptured.
Additionally, the electronic systems and powertrain are described as prone to regular failures. Crews report periodic malfunctions, which directly complicate the execution of combat tasks.
A separate area of criticism concerns the level of protection and mobility of the vehicle.
According to operators, the side armor of the VT-4 is too vulnerable for modern battlefield conditions and the threats posed by newer main battle tanks.
The crews also note the insufficient speed of turret rotation, which negatively impacts the tank’s response in a dynamic combat environment.
Given the field experience, some Thai officers have unofficially recommended placing more focus on units equipped with Patton tanks and BM Oplot tanks.
It is worth noting that Cambodian forces have already targeted VT-4 tanks.
Thus I don't fully trust this Article however there is claims of the VT4 having quality issues supposedly prolonged firing causes it to malfunction, speed steering issues and so on.
Here's what the article wrote:
After prolonged use in field conditions, particularly when the number of fired rounds exceeds the “safe” operational limits, problems with the barrel’s durability have been observed. In some cases, the barrel has even ruptured.
Additionally, the electronic systems and powertrain are described as prone to regular failures. Crews report periodic malfunctions, which directly complicate the execution of combat tasks.
A separate area of criticism concerns the level of protection and mobility of the vehicle.
According to operators, the side armor of the VT-4 is too vulnerable for modern battlefield conditions and the threats posed by newer main battle tanks.
The crews also note the insufficient speed of turret rotation, which negatively impacts the tank’s response in a dynamic combat environment.
Given the field experience, some Thai officers have unofficially recommended placing more focus on units equipped with Patton tanks and BM Oplot tanks.
It is worth noting that Cambodian forces have already targeted VT-4 tanks.
I've heard they wanted to buy extremely downgraded versions of the VT-4 to save on costs. Not sure if that really ended up happening. If so, that would explain a lot. Also, VT-4 is not next generation, so your post probably doesn't belong here...