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Iraq's missile orders to China rose 400%: 800 UAVs missile , Chinese factories overloaded
伊拉克再下订单购中国导弹 比美国产品好用价格更低
挂载AR-1导弹的CH-4侦察打击一体化无人机
AR-1应该是全球第一种针对无人机挂载开发的空地导弹，注意它下倾光学窗口
最近有消息说，中国AR-1无人机空地导弹在伊拉克大显身手，在打击激进组织战斗之中发挥了重要作用，伊拉克一再追加订单。
AR-1是中国第一型无人机专用空地导弹，也应该是全球第一型专门为无人机研制的空地导弹，整体战术技术指标明显优于国外同类导弹，例如美国海尔法机载空地导弹，正是因为这样，才会一再获得国外客户订货。
新世纪侦察打击一体化无人机大行其道，这种无人机与传统固定翼有人操纵飞机相比，航程远、留空时间长，不过缺点就是载荷比较有限，因此传统固定翼飞机武器难以直接运用在侦察打击一体化无人机上面，美国办法直接使用武装直升机上面的海尔法机载反坦克导弹，经过几次实战之后，发现这样做存在较多问题，海尔法主要打击坦克，采用破甲战斗部，打击软目标效能较低，另外直升机使用高度有限，而侦察打击一体化无人机执勤高度要比直升机高的多，所以发射海尔法导弹的时候就需要降低高度，产生问题就是容易贻误战机，也会受到地面肩扛式防空导弹攻击，所以美国又对海尔法导弹进行了相关改进。
MQ-1最初直接采用海尔法导弹，实战发现存在较移局限性
根据海尔法导弹经验训练，中国相关单位在研制彩虹系列无人机的时候，决定研制专门无人机轻型空地导弹，这就是AR-1导弹，导弹在发展之初就考虑到了无人机使用要求，因此尺寸和体积较小，长度只有1.45米，直径0.18米，发射重量为45公斤，其中战斗部重量为10公斤，破甲威力为1000毫米，射程为8-10公里，激光半主动制导方式，导弹采用模块化结构，也可以更换为其他制导系统，导弹可以装备在固定翼飞机、直升机和无人机上面，对付地面固定和移动目标。
从尺寸、重量等数据来看，AR-1轻型空地导弹与海尔法导弹相差无几，但是AR-1在研制之初就强调了无人机运用，因此针对海尔法存在缺点进行了改进和提高，首先就是使用高度，AR-1使用高度可以超过5000米，这个高度是侦察打击一体化无人机执勤高度，也就是说无人机截获目标之后，控制手即可下达攻击指令，不象以前那样还要下降高度，另外这个高度已经超过一般肩扛式防空导弹最大射高，提高无人机生存能力，根据传统反坦克导弹只能对付装甲目标或者软目标的缺点，AR-1战斗部采用了聚能破甲多用途战斗部，这种战斗部将聚能破甲、杀伤破片或爆破战斗部的功能有效结合在一起，具备较高智能化，既能形成射流可有效击穿重型坦克外，也可利用破片打击低空飞行武装直升机或作战人员等软目标，可以让一种导弹具备多种用途。
挂载AR-1执行任务的CH-3无人机
由于采用诸多先进技术，AR-1具备良好战术技术指标，在国外演示之中曾经创造了8发8中的好成绩，获得客户一致好评，为中国侦察打击一体化无人机打开国际市场做了重要贡献，根据客户要求，中国相关单位又对AR-1导弹进行了系列化改进，先后发展了多种改进型，例如发展了AR-1B增程型，它与基本型相比增加了导弹长度，可以采用更大固体火箭发动机，发射距离更远，威力更大，可以打击更远目标，根据轻小型无人机挂载要求，研制了更小的AR-2空地导弹，AR-2发射重量只有20公斤，其中战斗部重量8公斤，最大射程8公里，1个无人机标准挂架最多可以挂载4枚AR-2空地导弹，可以成倍提高无人机挂载能力和火力，可以更加充分发挥大型无人机长航时性能，一次出击可以攻击更多目标，同时也可以增强轻小型无人机对地攻击能力。
AR-1导弹系列，从左到右分别是；AR-1、AR-1B和AR-2导弹
中国新一代无人机展示强大挂载能力
中国侦察打击一体化无人机、AR-1系列轻型空地导弹在国际市场推出之后，打破了美国对于同类无人机和武器垄断，由于中国侦察打击一体化无人机和机载武器物美价廉，不象美国那样附加许多苟刻条件，在转让技术方面也持开放态度，因此一经推出就取得了热烈反响，尤其打开了中东市场，以前中东市场几乎是美国武器自留地，现在许多国家转向中国引进侦察打击一体化无人机，其中就包括伊拉克，其他国家如沙特不但引进中国侦察打击一体化无人机，还引进技术技术在国内自行生产，在这种情况下，美国厂商一再要求美国政府放开无人机出口限制，因此对于中国相关单位来说，还要进一步提高产品性能，更好面对美制无人机竞争。（作者署名：小飞猪观察）
Iraq and then order the purchase of Chinese missiles cheaper prices than the United States products
CH-4 reconnaissance strike integrated UAV mounted AR-1 missile
The AR-1 should be the world's first surface-to-air missile developed for UAS mount, paying attention to its declination window
According to recent reports, China's AR-1 airborne missiles have played a significant role in Iraq and played an important role in fighting radical organizations. Iraq has repeatedly append orders.
AR-1 is China's first unmanned aerial vehicle for ground-based missiles, should also be the world's first type of ground-to-air missiles specially developed for the UAV, the overall tactical and technical indicators were significantly better than similar foreign missiles, such as the United States Haier airborne ground Missiles, precisely because of this, will repeatedly receive orders from foreign customers.
In the new century, reconnaissance and combat integrated UAVs are popular. Such unmanned aerial vehicles have long voyage and long vacant time compared with the traditional fixed-wing manned aircraft. However, the disadvantage is that the load is relatively limited, so the traditional fixed-wing aircraft weapons can not be directly used In the reconnaissance and combat integrated UAV, the U.S. method directly used the Haerpham anti-tank missile on the helicopter gunship. After several actual combat operations, it found that there were more problems in doing so. Haierfa mainly attacked tanks and used armor to fight Department of combat soft targets lower efficiency, the other helicopters use a limited height, reconnaissance and combat integrated drone higher than the helicopter helicopter height, so when launching Haier missiles need to reduce the height, the problem is that it is easy to bungle fighters , Will also be attacked by the shoulder-fired air defense missiles on the ground. Therefore, the United States has made relevant improvements to Haier's missiles.
MQ-1 initially used Haier-based missiles directly and found that there were limitations in actual combat
According to the experience and training of the Haier-based missiles, when developing the Rainbow series of UAVs, relevant Chinese units decided to develop a dedicated UAV light-to-air missiles. This is the AR-1 missile. At the beginning of the missile development, the requirements of the UAVs were taken into consideration , So the size and size of the smaller, length of only 1.45 meters, diameter of 0.18 meters, firing weight of 45 kg, of which combat unit weight of 10 kg, armor power of 1000 mm, a range of 8-10 km, laser semi-active guidance The missiles are modular in structure and can be replaced with other guidance systems. The missiles can be mounted on fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles to meet the ground fixed and moving targets.
In terms of size and weight, the AR-1 light air-to-land missiles are similar to the Haier-based missiles. However, the AR-1 emphasized the UAV's application at the beginning of its development. Therefore, the defects of the Haier method were improved and improved. The first is the use of height, AR-1 can be used over 5000 meters high, this altitude is the reconnaissance and combat integrated drone on duty, which means that the UAV intercepted target, the control can be issued attack instructions, unlike before In addition, this height has exceeded the maximum shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missiles maximum shooting height, improve the survivability of UAVs, according to the traditional anti-tank missiles can only deal with the shortcomings of armored targets or soft targets, AR-1 warhead used Able to penetrate the armor multipurpose warheads, this warhead will be able to gather energy Armor, kill fragments or blasting warhead function effectively combine with high intelligence, both to form a jet can effectively penetrate heavy tanks, The use of fragmented targets such as low-flying helicopters or combatants at low altitudes can also make a missile of many kinds.
CH-3 drone with AR-1 mission
As a result of many advanced technologies, AR-1 has good tactical and technical indicators. Among the foreign demonstrations, it has created good results in eight rounds of eight and won praise from customers, opening up the international market for China's reconnaissance and combat integrated UAVs Important contribution, according to customer requirements, relevant units in China and the AR-1 missile series of improvements, has developed a variety of improvements, such as the development of the AR-1B extended range, which increases the length of the missile compared with the basic type , You can use a larger solid rocket motor, firing distance farther, more powerful, you can hit farther target, according to the requirements of light and small UAV mount, developed a smaller AR-2 land-to-air missiles, AR-2 launch weight Only 20 kg, of which the warhead weight of 8 kg, the maximum range of 8 km, a UAV standard pylons can mount up to 4 AR-2 land-to-air missiles, can be doubled UAV mountability and firepower can be Give full play to long-range performance of large unmanned aerial vehicles, an attack can attack more targets, but also can enhance the ability of small and light UAV attack on the ground.
AR-1 missile series, from left to right are; AR-1, AR-1B and AR-2 missiles
China's new generation of unmanned aerial vehicles show a powerful mount capability
After the launch of the AR-1 series of light air-to-land missiles in the international market, the United States has broken the monopoly of UAVs and weapons in the United States. As a result of China's reconnaissance and combat of integrated UAVs and airborne weapons, , Unlike the United States, which added a lot of scruples and was open-minded about the transfer of technology. As a result, it has received enthusiastic response upon its release. In particular, the Middle East market has been opened. Before, the Middle East market was almost a site for U.S. arms sales. Many countries are now turning to China for introduction Reconnaissance and combat integrated UAVs, including Iraq, other countries such as Saudi Arabia not only the introduction of China reconnaissance and combat integrated UAVs, but also the introduction of technology in the domestic production, in this case, the U.S. manufacturers repeatedly asked the U.S. government to release Open UAV export restrictions, so for the relevant units in China, but also to further improve product performance, the better the face of US UAV competition. (Author's signature: Little Flying Pig observation)
http://mil.news.sina.com.cn/jssd/2018-01-15/doc-ifyqrewi2260827.shtml
伊拉克再下订单购中国导弹 比美国产品好用价格更低
挂载AR-1导弹的CH-4侦察打击一体化无人机
AR-1应该是全球第一种针对无人机挂载开发的空地导弹，注意它下倾光学窗口
最近有消息说，中国AR-1无人机空地导弹在伊拉克大显身手，在打击激进组织战斗之中发挥了重要作用，伊拉克一再追加订单。
AR-1是中国第一型无人机专用空地导弹，也应该是全球第一型专门为无人机研制的空地导弹，整体战术技术指标明显优于国外同类导弹，例如美国海尔法机载空地导弹，正是因为这样，才会一再获得国外客户订货。
新世纪侦察打击一体化无人机大行其道，这种无人机与传统固定翼有人操纵飞机相比，航程远、留空时间长，不过缺点就是载荷比较有限，因此传统固定翼飞机武器难以直接运用在侦察打击一体化无人机上面，美国办法直接使用武装直升机上面的海尔法机载反坦克导弹，经过几次实战之后，发现这样做存在较多问题，海尔法主要打击坦克，采用破甲战斗部，打击软目标效能较低，另外直升机使用高度有限，而侦察打击一体化无人机执勤高度要比直升机高的多，所以发射海尔法导弹的时候就需要降低高度，产生问题就是容易贻误战机，也会受到地面肩扛式防空导弹攻击，所以美国又对海尔法导弹进行了相关改进。
MQ-1最初直接采用海尔法导弹，实战发现存在较移局限性
根据海尔法导弹经验训练，中国相关单位在研制彩虹系列无人机的时候，决定研制专门无人机轻型空地导弹，这就是AR-1导弹，导弹在发展之初就考虑到了无人机使用要求，因此尺寸和体积较小，长度只有1.45米，直径0.18米，发射重量为45公斤，其中战斗部重量为10公斤，破甲威力为1000毫米，射程为8-10公里，激光半主动制导方式，导弹采用模块化结构，也可以更换为其他制导系统，导弹可以装备在固定翼飞机、直升机和无人机上面，对付地面固定和移动目标。
从尺寸、重量等数据来看，AR-1轻型空地导弹与海尔法导弹相差无几，但是AR-1在研制之初就强调了无人机运用，因此针对海尔法存在缺点进行了改进和提高，首先就是使用高度，AR-1使用高度可以超过5000米，这个高度是侦察打击一体化无人机执勤高度，也就是说无人机截获目标之后，控制手即可下达攻击指令，不象以前那样还要下降高度，另外这个高度已经超过一般肩扛式防空导弹最大射高，提高无人机生存能力，根据传统反坦克导弹只能对付装甲目标或者软目标的缺点，AR-1战斗部采用了聚能破甲多用途战斗部，这种战斗部将聚能破甲、杀伤破片或爆破战斗部的功能有效结合在一起，具备较高智能化，既能形成射流可有效击穿重型坦克外，也可利用破片打击低空飞行武装直升机或作战人员等软目标，可以让一种导弹具备多种用途。
挂载AR-1执行任务的CH-3无人机
由于采用诸多先进技术，AR-1具备良好战术技术指标，在国外演示之中曾经创造了8发8中的好成绩，获得客户一致好评，为中国侦察打击一体化无人机打开国际市场做了重要贡献，根据客户要求，中国相关单位又对AR-1导弹进行了系列化改进，先后发展了多种改进型，例如发展了AR-1B增程型，它与基本型相比增加了导弹长度，可以采用更大固体火箭发动机，发射距离更远，威力更大，可以打击更远目标，根据轻小型无人机挂载要求，研制了更小的AR-2空地导弹，AR-2发射重量只有20公斤，其中战斗部重量8公斤，最大射程8公里，1个无人机标准挂架最多可以挂载4枚AR-2空地导弹，可以成倍提高无人机挂载能力和火力，可以更加充分发挥大型无人机长航时性能，一次出击可以攻击更多目标，同时也可以增强轻小型无人机对地攻击能力。
AR-1导弹系列，从左到右分别是；AR-1、AR-1B和AR-2导弹
中国新一代无人机展示强大挂载能力
中国侦察打击一体化无人机、AR-1系列轻型空地导弹在国际市场推出之后，打破了美国对于同类无人机和武器垄断，由于中国侦察打击一体化无人机和机载武器物美价廉，不象美国那样附加许多苟刻条件，在转让技术方面也持开放态度，因此一经推出就取得了热烈反响，尤其打开了中东市场，以前中东市场几乎是美国武器自留地，现在许多国家转向中国引进侦察打击一体化无人机，其中就包括伊拉克，其他国家如沙特不但引进中国侦察打击一体化无人机，还引进技术技术在国内自行生产，在这种情况下，美国厂商一再要求美国政府放开无人机出口限制，因此对于中国相关单位来说，还要进一步提高产品性能，更好面对美制无人机竞争。（作者署名：小飞猪观察）
Iraq and then order the purchase of Chinese missiles cheaper prices than the United States products
CH-4 reconnaissance strike integrated UAV mounted AR-1 missile
The AR-1 should be the world's first surface-to-air missile developed for UAS mount, paying attention to its declination window
According to recent reports, China's AR-1 airborne missiles have played a significant role in Iraq and played an important role in fighting radical organizations. Iraq has repeatedly append orders.
AR-1 is China's first unmanned aerial vehicle for ground-based missiles, should also be the world's first type of ground-to-air missiles specially developed for the UAV, the overall tactical and technical indicators were significantly better than similar foreign missiles, such as the United States Haier airborne ground Missiles, precisely because of this, will repeatedly receive orders from foreign customers.
In the new century, reconnaissance and combat integrated UAVs are popular. Such unmanned aerial vehicles have long voyage and long vacant time compared with the traditional fixed-wing manned aircraft. However, the disadvantage is that the load is relatively limited, so the traditional fixed-wing aircraft weapons can not be directly used In the reconnaissance and combat integrated UAV, the U.S. method directly used the Haerpham anti-tank missile on the helicopter gunship. After several actual combat operations, it found that there were more problems in doing so. Haierfa mainly attacked tanks and used armor to fight Department of combat soft targets lower efficiency, the other helicopters use a limited height, reconnaissance and combat integrated drone higher than the helicopter helicopter height, so when launching Haier missiles need to reduce the height, the problem is that it is easy to bungle fighters , Will also be attacked by the shoulder-fired air defense missiles on the ground. Therefore, the United States has made relevant improvements to Haier's missiles.
MQ-1 initially used Haier-based missiles directly and found that there were limitations in actual combat
According to the experience and training of the Haier-based missiles, when developing the Rainbow series of UAVs, relevant Chinese units decided to develop a dedicated UAV light-to-air missiles. This is the AR-1 missile. At the beginning of the missile development, the requirements of the UAVs were taken into consideration , So the size and size of the smaller, length of only 1.45 meters, diameter of 0.18 meters, firing weight of 45 kg, of which combat unit weight of 10 kg, armor power of 1000 mm, a range of 8-10 km, laser semi-active guidance The missiles are modular in structure and can be replaced with other guidance systems. The missiles can be mounted on fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles to meet the ground fixed and moving targets.
In terms of size and weight, the AR-1 light air-to-land missiles are similar to the Haier-based missiles. However, the AR-1 emphasized the UAV's application at the beginning of its development. Therefore, the defects of the Haier method were improved and improved. The first is the use of height, AR-1 can be used over 5000 meters high, this altitude is the reconnaissance and combat integrated drone on duty, which means that the UAV intercepted target, the control can be issued attack instructions, unlike before In addition, this height has exceeded the maximum shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missiles maximum shooting height, improve the survivability of UAVs, according to the traditional anti-tank missiles can only deal with the shortcomings of armored targets or soft targets, AR-1 warhead used Able to penetrate the armor multipurpose warheads, this warhead will be able to gather energy Armor, kill fragments or blasting warhead function effectively combine with high intelligence, both to form a jet can effectively penetrate heavy tanks, The use of fragmented targets such as low-flying helicopters or combatants at low altitudes can also make a missile of many kinds.
CH-3 drone with AR-1 mission
As a result of many advanced technologies, AR-1 has good tactical and technical indicators. Among the foreign demonstrations, it has created good results in eight rounds of eight and won praise from customers, opening up the international market for China's reconnaissance and combat integrated UAVs Important contribution, according to customer requirements, relevant units in China and the AR-1 missile series of improvements, has developed a variety of improvements, such as the development of the AR-1B extended range, which increases the length of the missile compared with the basic type , You can use a larger solid rocket motor, firing distance farther, more powerful, you can hit farther target, according to the requirements of light and small UAV mount, developed a smaller AR-2 land-to-air missiles, AR-2 launch weight Only 20 kg, of which the warhead weight of 8 kg, the maximum range of 8 km, a UAV standard pylons can mount up to 4 AR-2 land-to-air missiles, can be doubled UAV mountability and firepower can be Give full play to long-range performance of large unmanned aerial vehicles, an attack can attack more targets, but also can enhance the ability of small and light UAV attack on the ground.
AR-1 missile series, from left to right are; AR-1, AR-1B and AR-2 missiles
China's new generation of unmanned aerial vehicles show a powerful mount capability
After the launch of the AR-1 series of light air-to-land missiles in the international market, the United States has broken the monopoly of UAVs and weapons in the United States. As a result of China's reconnaissance and combat of integrated UAVs and airborne weapons, , Unlike the United States, which added a lot of scruples and was open-minded about the transfer of technology. As a result, it has received enthusiastic response upon its release. In particular, the Middle East market has been opened. Before, the Middle East market was almost a site for U.S. arms sales. Many countries are now turning to China for introduction Reconnaissance and combat integrated UAVs, including Iraq, other countries such as Saudi Arabia not only the introduction of China reconnaissance and combat integrated UAVs, but also the introduction of technology in the domestic production, in this case, the U.S. manufacturers repeatedly asked the U.S. government to release Open UAV export restrictions, so for the relevant units in China, but also to further improve product performance, the better the face of US UAV competition. (Author's signature: Little Flying Pig observation)
http://mil.news.sina.com.cn/jssd/2018-01-15/doc-ifyqrewi2260827.shtml
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battle field video of CH 4 released by Iraq gov.
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Why again a new thread ??? We have one for UAVs already and even more one for exports. Is that so difficult?
Why again a new thread ??? We have one for UAVs already and even more one for exports. Is that so difficult?
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Thailand praises capabilities of new tanks imported from China
By Zhang Yueheng in Thailand and Liu Caiyu in Beijing Source:Global Times Published: 2018/1/29 16:23:39
A Thai army's newly purchased Chinese-manufactured VT4 main battle tank deploys during a simulated warfare exercise at the Royal Thai Army Cavalry Center in Saraburi Province, Thailand, on Friday. Photo: IC
The Royal Thai Army conducted tests of the China-built VT4 main battle tank, also known as the MBT3000, on Friday at the Royal Thai Army Cavalry Centre at Adisorn military camp in Saraburi. Reporters were there to witness the tests take place.
The capabilities of the VT4, built by China for export, were on full display during the press open day, and won high praise from the Thai army.
The commander at the Royal Thai Army Cavalry Centre told the press that the tank VT4 integrates the advantages of world-class advanced main battle tanks with a high level of informatization, maneuverability and firepower.
The Royal Thai Army displayed the tank in early January after China delivered it in October, 2017 and held the press open day at the end of January. Some media commented that the test had grabbed the world's attention.
Thailand has purchased 28 VT4 tanks and its cabinet has approved the repurchase of 10 additional tanks from China, with the number of orders likely to continue growing. The tanks are produced by China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO).
Of the 28 VT4 tanks, 26 were commissioned by the 3rd Cavalry Division in Khon Kaen Province, while the other two were delivered respectively to the Royal Thai Army Cavalry Centre at Adisorn Military camp in Saraburi and the Army Armory Hall.
Ready for battle
During the press open day, the VT4 showed its strong maneuverability by making a 30% gradient climb, navigating through water and coming up from a ditch. The army told reporters that the capability of the 1200-horsepower engine could not be fully tested as it is new.
The tank also carried out shooting tests of both ground and aerial targets. With a 125mm smoothbore gun, the VT4 was able to shoot armor-piercing fin-stabilized discarding-sabot (APFSDS), high explosive anti-tank cartridges and artillery missiles. The longest range of the artillery missiles was 5 kilometers.
The VT4 is equipped with a stabilized fire control including cooled thermal imager sights for commander and gunner. It is also fitted with roof-mounted panoramic sights and a digitalized gun control system, capable of detecting, following and shooting targets in the day or night.
The Royal Thai Army told reporters that "the VT4, equipped with stable main armaments and a strong power system and control system, is much easier to handle and comparable with US-made tanks."
The battalion commander of the 6th Royal Thai Army Cavalry also praised the advanced capability of the tank and said soldiers have become familiar with it, adding that the more they use it the more they like it.
Equipped with a China-made 1200-horsepower diesel-fuelled engine and a hydromechanical drive system, the VT4 can run at a maximum speed of 70 km/h and a maximum cross-country speed of 50 km/h.
When Thailand imported the 28 VT4 tanks from China in 2017, media compared it with the T-84 Oplot-M from Ukraine, but the outstanding capabilities of the VT4 prompted Thailand to purchase the Chinese-made tank. Once they are all commissioned, Thailand will possess one of the strongest armored forces in Southeast Asia.
Staff from NORINCO told the Global Times that China displayed a new GL5 Active Protection System (APS) designed for main battle tanks during a show in August 2017, and customers can have the system fitted on the VT4 if they require.
After-sales service
According to media reports, Thailand plans to eventually purchase a total of 49 tanks in three batches. The Thai cabinet approved the purchase of 10 VT4 tanks for the second batch in April 2017, replacing the old US-made M-41s. The Thai army has been using the M-41 since World War Two.
Thai Army chief General Chalermchai Sitthisart said China and Thailand will build a repair and maintenance center together to ensure the production and maintenance of its accessories. Many commentators believe this is an important reason why Thailand purchased China-made tanks, and that the center will serve the whole of Southeast Asia.
Although weapons from the West are more modern, they tend to be more expensive. Taking price into consideration, Sitthisart said the China-made tanks are cheap and good for investment, establishing long-term relations with China and developing the Thai weapons industry.
The Thai government's purchase of the China-made tanks has been given extensive coverage by the Thai press, including Matichon, Tnews and Bangkok Post, and it has received support as well as opposition from the public.
Some netizens voiced their suspicions on Bangkok Post, saying the tanks could be used by the army for a military coup. But supporters said the "China-made tanks are only a third of the price of American or German made tanks. China will share maintenance and production technology but the West won't."
By Zhang Yueheng in Thailand and Liu Caiyu in Beijing Source:Global Times Published: 2018/1/29 16:23:39
The Royal Thai Army conducted tests of the China-built VT4 main battle tank, also known as the MBT3000, on Friday at the Royal Thai Army Cavalry Centre at Adisorn military camp in Saraburi. Reporters were there to witness the tests take place.
The capabilities of the VT4, built by China for export, were on full display during the press open day, and won high praise from the Thai army.
The commander at the Royal Thai Army Cavalry Centre told the press that the tank VT4 integrates the advantages of world-class advanced main battle tanks with a high level of informatization, maneuverability and firepower.
The Royal Thai Army displayed the tank in early January after China delivered it in October, 2017 and held the press open day at the end of January. Some media commented that the test had grabbed the world's attention.
Thailand has purchased 28 VT4 tanks and its cabinet has approved the repurchase of 10 additional tanks from China, with the number of orders likely to continue growing. The tanks are produced by China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO).
Of the 28 VT4 tanks, 26 were commissioned by the 3rd Cavalry Division in Khon Kaen Province, while the other two were delivered respectively to the Royal Thai Army Cavalry Centre at Adisorn Military camp in Saraburi and the Army Armory Hall.
Ready for battle
During the press open day, the VT4 showed its strong maneuverability by making a 30% gradient climb, navigating through water and coming up from a ditch. The army told reporters that the capability of the 1200-horsepower engine could not be fully tested as it is new.
The tank also carried out shooting tests of both ground and aerial targets. With a 125mm smoothbore gun, the VT4 was able to shoot armor-piercing fin-stabilized discarding-sabot (APFSDS), high explosive anti-tank cartridges and artillery missiles. The longest range of the artillery missiles was 5 kilometers.
The VT4 is equipped with a stabilized fire control including cooled thermal imager sights for commander and gunner. It is also fitted with roof-mounted panoramic sights and a digitalized gun control system, capable of detecting, following and shooting targets in the day or night.
The Royal Thai Army told reporters that "the VT4, equipped with stable main armaments and a strong power system and control system, is much easier to handle and comparable with US-made tanks."
The battalion commander of the 6th Royal Thai Army Cavalry also praised the advanced capability of the tank and said soldiers have become familiar with it, adding that the more they use it the more they like it.
Equipped with a China-made 1200-horsepower diesel-fuelled engine and a hydromechanical drive system, the VT4 can run at a maximum speed of 70 km/h and a maximum cross-country speed of 50 km/h.
When Thailand imported the 28 VT4 tanks from China in 2017, media compared it with the T-84 Oplot-M from Ukraine, but the outstanding capabilities of the VT4 prompted Thailand to purchase the Chinese-made tank. Once they are all commissioned, Thailand will possess one of the strongest armored forces in Southeast Asia.
Staff from NORINCO told the Global Times that China displayed a new GL5 Active Protection System (APS) designed for main battle tanks during a show in August 2017, and customers can have the system fitted on the VT4 if they require.
After-sales service
According to media reports, Thailand plans to eventually purchase a total of 49 tanks in three batches. The Thai cabinet approved the purchase of 10 VT4 tanks for the second batch in April 2017, replacing the old US-made M-41s. The Thai army has been using the M-41 since World War Two.
Thai Army chief General Chalermchai Sitthisart said China and Thailand will build a repair and maintenance center together to ensure the production and maintenance of its accessories. Many commentators believe this is an important reason why Thailand purchased China-made tanks, and that the center will serve the whole of Southeast Asia.
Although weapons from the West are more modern, they tend to be more expensive. Taking price into consideration, Sitthisart said the China-made tanks are cheap and good for investment, establishing long-term relations with China and developing the Thai weapons industry.
The Thai government's purchase of the China-made tanks has been given extensive coverage by the Thai press, including Matichon, Tnews and Bangkok Post, and it has received support as well as opposition from the public.
Some netizens voiced their suspicions on Bangkok Post, saying the tanks could be used by the army for a military coup. But supporters said the "China-made tanks are only a third of the price of American or German made tanks. China will share maintenance and production technology but the West won't."
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IHS Jane’s reports that Indonesia signed a deal with the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) for four Wing Loong I unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). Manufactured by AVIC’s Chengdu Aircraft Design and Research (CADI) division, the UAVs will join the Indonesian Air Force’s (TNI-AU) Aviation Squadron 51. The Wing Loong I will form the nucleus of the TNI-AU’s strike-capable UAV force, which may grow in the future through additional imports and domestic development and production initiatives.
AVIC’s successful Wing Loong sale to Indonesia speaks to now long-established reality, i.e. the availability of armed UAVs from AVIC is enabling China to enter markets that are dominated by U.S., European and Russian original equipment manufacturers (OEM). Indonesia now joins the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Kazakhstan and others as an operator of Chinese UAVs. The CADI Wing Loong-series and the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) CH-4-series are AVIC’s leading UAV products, with CADI and CASC competing with one another for prospective customers.
China’s strength in this market originates with its willingness to sell armed UAVs to customers that could not procure analogous solutions from the U.S. or Western Europe. In the early 2010s, these countries had included Pakistan (CH-3-series), Saudi Arabia (Wing Loong, CH-4), Egypt (CH-4), the UAE (CH-4), Iraq (CH-4) and Kazakhstan (Wing Loong). In effect, the U.S.’ arms restrictions prevented key markets in the Middle East and Central Asia from acquiring American solutions, thus paving a clear and essentially uncontested avenue for the Chinese to enter these markets.
However, it would be unfair to now pin China’s success in selling drones to purely accessibility and cost, though these are certainly factors thanks the rapid iteration of drone technology in China atop of growing domestic and overseas-driven scale. Rather, China has begun offering truly compelling UAV solutions that aim to qualitatively enhance the end-user’s capabilities in numerous respects. For example, the CASC CH-5 offers a medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) capability with a sizable payload (1,200 kg) for guided air-to-surface munitions as well as surveillance and electronic intelligence equipment. On the other hand, CADI is bifurcating its UAV portfolio between its comparatively high-performance Wing Loong II and an improved, but lower-cost, development of the Wing Loong I in the Wing Loong ID.
AVIC provides prospective customers a wide-range of UAVs to select from, enabling for custom solutions (e.g. procuring a mixed or composite force of large and small MALE UAVs) and responding to diverse fiscal or budgetary requirements. The relatively rapid iteration (e.g. Wing Loong I to Wing Loong II and ID) also allows for AVIC to recapitalize its existing clientele with new drones to replace their older designs, while also substantially improving the end-user’s capabilities (e.g. through extended endurance and lower life-cycle costs). From a product standpoint at least, the strategy is generating new sales among existing users.
In January 2018, IHS Jane’s identified that the UAE was the launch customer of the Wing Loong II, which CADI claimed had secured a launch buyer before the UAV’s test-flight in early 2017. Prior, reports listed the UAE as among the CH-4’s operators. However, with Indonesia, AVIC’s customer base is also expanding, suggesting that AVIC’s OEMs are potentially viewed as industry-standard OEMs in terms of not only selling armed drones, but providing a proven track-record for sustainment/after-sale support and development. Those looking to compete with AVIC will be dealing with a party that is experienced in managing armed UAV sales, providing AVIC the coveted position of being the incumbent in the armed UAV space.
However, prospective competitors (from the U.S. Europe, Russia, etc) will have to contend with AVIC along with a growing pool of other Chinese suppliers. This includes Star UAV System Company, which revealed its Star Shadowunmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) at the 2018 Singapore Air Show. Besides building upon China’s portfolio of armed UAVs, the Star Shadow adds the dimension of low radar-detectability via an airframe with a radar cross-section (RCS) of 0.1m2. If the Star Shadow comes to fruition, it would likely compete as the sole option of its kind (notwithstanding a competing AVIC UAV, such as Tianying), offering buyers a UAV solution they could apply in conventional warfare situations.
AVIC’s overseas rivals, particularly General Atomics in the US and Israel Aeronautics, reiterated the long-standing experience of their respective companies. Speaking to Reuters, General Atomics’ Vice President for International Strategic Development stated: “We’ve flown 5 million hours on [the MQ-9]. That’s more than all the UAVs combined in the world.” Israel Aeronautics’ Deputy Chief Executive for Marketing and Sales Dany Eshchar stated: “You cannot shortcut 40 years to five years.” Regulations and foreign relations withheld General Atomics and Israel Aeronautics, respectively, from entering the Middle East and Central Asia markets as thoroughly as AVIC. The extent to which that can change and, just as importantly, result in offers as cost-effective and technically flexible as those of AVIC remains to be seen.
https://quwa.org/2018/02/28/drones-deliver-china-access-into-high-value-non-traditional-markets/
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