Chinese "export" tank VT5 will receive an active protection system
The Chinese light tank VT5, developed specifically by NORINCO for export, will be equipped with an active protection system. This was reported by the newspaper Global Times, citing the Chinese state-owned television company CCTV.
According to the publication, the light tank VT5, designed for export, will receive an active protection system (SAZ) of domestic production. No details are reported about the system itself, except that it is "compact and lightweight" and its task will be to detect attacking shells and destroy them using interceptor missiles.
According to available information, the VT5 light tank is equipped with dynamic protection and a laser radiation warning system with a smoke grenade launcher. There no less light weight does not provide for application in the design tank heavy armor capable of withstanding modern anti-tank arms. Therefore, according to Chinese experts, the tank needs additional protection, which SAZ can provide.
As is known from open sources, the weight of the tank is 33-36 tons, depending on the configuration and composition of additional modules. The tank is equipped with a rifled 105 mm gun, a Chinese copy of the Royal Ordnance L7, used to equip the tanks of NATO countries. It is stated that the projectile is capable of penetrating 500 mm of armor, there is the possibility of firing guided missiles launched through the barrel. An automatic loading device is interfaced with the gun, the mechanized laying of which is located in the aft recess of the tower. The total ammunition of the tank consists of 38 rounds of all types. After the shot, the automatic loader automatically throws the empty sleeve out of the fighting compartment.
1000 hp engine allows you to develop a speed of 70 km / h. Cruising range - 450 km. The car crosses a ditch 2,7 m wide and crosses a wall 0,85 m high. The tank cannot swim, but it is able to cross water barriers along fords 1,1 m deep. The crew is 3 people.
According to the publication, the light tank VT5, designed for export, will receive an active protection system (SAZ) of domestic production. No details are reported about the system itself, except that it is "compact and lightweight" and its task will be to detect attacking shells and destroy them using interceptor missiles.
According to available information, the VT5 light tank is equipped with dynamic protection and a laser radiation warning system with a smoke grenade launcher. There no less light weight does not provide for application in the design tank heavy armor capable of withstanding modern anti-tank arms. Therefore, according to Chinese experts, the tank needs additional protection, which SAZ can provide.
As is known from open sources, the weight of the tank is 33-36 tons, depending on the configuration and composition of additional modules. The tank is equipped with a rifled 105 mm gun, a Chinese copy of the Royal Ordnance L7, used to equip the tanks of NATO countries. It is stated that the projectile is capable of penetrating 500 mm of armor, there is the possibility of firing guided missiles launched through the barrel. An automatic loading device is interfaced with the gun, the mechanized laying of which is located in the aft recess of the tower. The total ammunition of the tank consists of 38 rounds of all types. After the shot, the automatic loader automatically throws the empty sleeve out of the fighting compartment.
1000 hp engine allows you to develop a speed of 70 km / h. Cruising range - 450 km. The car crosses a ditch 2,7 m wide and crosses a wall 0,85 m high. The tank cannot swim, but it is able to cross water barriers along fords 1,1 m deep. The crew is 3 people.
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