PLAN Anti-Piracy Deployments
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Re: Somali pirates and Chinese navy
That's the helicopter landing grid with arresting/traversing assist. The PLAN version is branched from the French "Harpoon" that they got a good first look at in the 1980s.
That's the helicopter landing grid with arresting/traversing assist. The PLAN version is branched from the French "Harpoon" that they got a good first look at in the 1980s.
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joshuatree
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Re: Chinese navy to combat piracy in Somalia-Battle fleet
An older post but I think China should keep it up indefinitely. Why? Because it's a great training ground for its fleet without arousing any fears of aggression and it generates goodwill amongst other nations. If we ever see China's first aircraft carrier deployed in the near future, I think the first carrier task force should take over the pirate patrol, maybe 6 months instead of 3. A bit overkill? Sure, but again, a great way to shakedown and train. There is a real threat but the threat is not on a level too high for use as training.
While this has now become mundane and ordinary, does anyone think there's any significance with the third deployment? Both warships are now from the ESF as opposed to the SSF and both are now frigates. A sign of more confidence?
An older post but I think China should keep it up indefinitely. Why? Because it's a great training ground for its fleet without arousing any fears of aggression and it generates goodwill amongst other nations. If we ever see China's first aircraft carrier deployed in the near future, I think the first carrier task force should take over the pirate patrol, maybe 6 months instead of 3. A bit overkill? Sure, but again, a great way to shakedown and train. There is a real threat but the threat is not on a level too high for use as training.
While this has now become mundane and ordinary, does anyone think there's any significance with the third deployment? Both warships are now from the ESF as opposed to the SSF and both are now frigates. A sign of more confidence?
Re: Somali pirates and Chinese navy
No ..It's not just you. In another forum I'm a member of the lack of body armor has been notice.
Anyone have any ideas why the PLA in general lacks body armor?
No ..It's not just you. In another forum I'm a member of the lack of body armor has been notice.
Anyone have any ideas why the PLA in general lacks body armor?
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vladimir1918
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Re: Somali pirates and Chinese navy
China is cheap, or at least the PLA. Therefore, they decide to put them in storage.
Unlike body armor using steel or ceramic plate. Any synthetic fiber body armor have a "shelf life". After 5-7 years of use, the body armor will lost its strength and become ineffective.No ..It's not just you. In another forum I'm a member of the lack of body armor has been notice.
Anyone have any ideas why the PLA in general lacks body armor?
China is cheap, or at least the PLA. Therefore, they decide to put them in storage.
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FriedRiceNSpice
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Re: Somali pirates and Chinese navy
I read a report a few years ago that China developed a prototype of bullet-proof vest made largely from spider silk. In lab tests, these were claimed to have among the most effective in the world. I have not heard anything on the development since. Has anyone else hear heard similar stories?
I read a report a few years ago that China developed a prototype of bullet-proof vest made largely from spider silk. In lab tests, these were claimed to have among the most effective in the world. I have not heard anything on the development since. Has anyone else hear heard similar stories?
Re: Somali pirates and Chinese navy
Not sure if they have actually made spider silk body armour. But i am sure that spider silk is the toughest fibre available. I heard that the Americans were also trying to recreate spider silk structure in body armour several years ago. But i have not heard anything about that since.
I think maybe the lack of body arnour allows greater dexility in a tight environment such as the insides of a ship.
Not sure if they have actually made spider silk body armour. But i am sure that spider silk is the toughest fibre available. I heard that the Americans were also trying to recreate spider silk structure in body armour several years ago. But i have not heard anything about that since.
I think maybe the lack of body arnour allows greater dexility in a tight environment such as the insides of a ship.
Pointblank
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Re: Somali pirates and Chinese navy
Not likely; a simple Kevlar vest is the minimum. What's more bulky is actually the life vest:
Look under the blackish life vests; you will see a blue Kevlar vest.
Not likely; a simple Kevlar vest is the minimum. What's more bulky is actually the life vest:
Look under the blackish life vests; you will see a blue Kevlar vest.