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Originally posted by Stealth Spy
except 30mm cannon ,
[edit on 4-7-2005 by Stealth Spy]
Originally posted by mirza2003
In my search i think it has the 40 mm gun?
From the photo it can be seen that the next-generation Chinese IFV features a turret similar to those on the modified BMP-3. The main armament includes an auto-loaded 2A70 (or its Chinese copy) 100mm rifled main gun that fires HE-FRAG round as well as the 5.5km range 3UBK10 Arkan gun-fired laser-guided anti-tank missile. China has revealed its indigenous 100mm gun-fired missile, which might be based on the 3UBK10 design. The missile is believed to be capable of engaging tanks with explosive reactive armour (ERA) as well as slow, low-flying helicopters. Range is 100 to 4,000m. Hit probability is given as at least 0.8 with armour penetration of 600mm. Ammunition load is 8 rounds on BMP-3.
Along side the main gun is a co-axial 30mm cannon firing AP (Armour-Piercing) and HE-FRAG rounds. Rate of fire is more than 300 rounds/min and range is 1,500 to 2,000m. The cannon is better for dealing lighter vehicles and other soft targets. The gunner’s aiming system is capable of automatic target tracking in all-weather, day/night conditions.
The new IFV differs the BMP-3 in that it has a taller hull with greater internal space, which allows infantries in the troop compartment to carry more heavy equipment into battle. The new IFV is also possibly amphibious like all other PLA armoured vehicles. With its strong anti-armour firepower, the new IFV can take out any armoured vehicles in the world, and even make a serious threat to some older MBTs such as the M-60 and T-62. However, the use of the BMP-3 turret may significantly increase the unit cost of the vehicle, and also reduce the internal space for troops and equipment. As a result, the PLA may develop a series of modelsto include some less armed variants for troop transportation, command and control, surveillance, and medical evacuation.
Originally posted by chinawhite
looks poorly protected.. needs some ERA or better armour than the indian thing
Originally posted by chinawhite
The main armament includes an auto-loaded 2A70 (or its Chinese copy)
needs some ERA or better armour than the indian thing
The picture that is posted by mirza is not a latest one but an old one of a testing prototype. So in my openion judging it by the way it looks may not be very wise. I suppose that these prototypes are not fitted with ERA or any armour on purpose.
Originally posted by mirza2003
Originally posted by chinawhite
looks poorly protected.. needs some ERA or better armour than the indian thing
did not you read that Abhay is protected by KANCHAN armor devlope for the Arjun.
i think it should have lighter version of the Kanchan for reduce weight.
if look could answer the product capabiltes than I am the sam AND your my p*t
indian army is more believe in utility than the look.
Originally posted by Stealth Spy
Originally posted by chinawhite
The main armament includes an auto-loaded 2A70 (or its Chinese copy)
I wont poke fun at that although i wnat to.
Originally posted by chinawhite
i am proud to say that we are using the same gun as the BMP-3(not to sure)
look at it, its 100mm
why develop a new gun when their is already one developed
do you know that the arjun has about the same protection as a T-59 with ERA.
with even less KANCHAN armor its going to be a problem
Earlier speculation was confirmed that the vehicle is heavily influenced by the Russian BMP-3. The PLA was reported to have acquired a small number of the BMP-3 in 1997 for trial and evaluation. The PLA also purchased the fire control and associated missile laser guidance system technology on the BMP-3 from Russia to be used on its own IFV design.
The only difference is that it has a taller hull with greater internal space, which allows infantries in the troop compartment to carry more heavy equipment into battle.(which is no big difference)
Originally posted by Stealth Spy
My post was directed at the Chinese copy part. anyway never mind.
That statement is as untrue as saying that the Type-98 has the same protection as the chinese copy of the T-59.
And when did you get your PhD in material sciences ??
And before you start bragging about this chinese IFV, check this out :
Earlier speculation was confirmed that the vehicle is heavily influenced by the Russian BMP-3. The PLA was reported to have acquired a small number of the BMP-3 in 1997 for trial and evaluation. The PLA also purchased the fire control and associated missile laser guidance system technology on the BMP-3 from Russia to be used on its own IFV design.
The only difference is that it has a taller hull with greater internal space, which allows infantries in the troop compartment to carry more heavy equipment into battle.(which is no big difference)
www.sinodefence.com...
Its turret too is ripped off from the BMP-3. And the same is true about its gun. Very soon it might be fitted with a chinese copy of the gun as your article points out.
[edit on 5-7-2005 by Stealth Spy]
Originally posted by Stealth Spy
Please, take a good read of your very own favourtie CHINESE source and then come back and debunk those claims : www.sinodefence.com...
Originally posted by chinawhite
Originally posted by Stealth Spy
Please, take a good read of your very own favourtie CHINESE source and then come back and debunk those claims : www.sinodefence.com...
i have already debuked those claims because they are not claims but speculation
Originally posted by mirza2003
Originally posted by chinawhite
Originally posted by Stealth Spy
Please, take a good read of your very own favourtie CHINESE source and then come back and debunk those claims : www.sinodefence.com...
i have already debuked those claims because they are not claims but speculation
i think you like to read this article
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so your time also come.