The first PLA echelon with equipment for the "Tank Biathlon" arrived in Russia

Chinese military equipment has begun arriving in Russia to participate in the international army games "ARMY-2020". The first echelon with equipment for the "Tank Battalion" crossed the Russian-Chinese border and arrived in Transbaikalia. This was reported by the press service of the Eastern Military District.

According to the message, the first train was delivered to Russia Tanks Type-96, on which the Chinese team will perform, equipment for maintenance and repair of tanks, ammunition and logistics. In total, the echelon consists of 18 units of armored and wheeled vehicles, as well as a team of 27 people.

The echelon includes platforms with Type-96 tanks, special repair and restoration and maintenance equipment, wagons with material and technical means and standard ammunition. The same echelon arrived the advance group, including the mechanics-drivers of the tanks, the engineering and technical team of the PLA, taking part in the "Tank Biathlon"

- said in a statement.

All arrivals were tested for the presence of coronavirus infection, no cases were identified.

Let's remind that the international army games "ARMY-202" will be held from 23 August to 5 September. In connection with the coronavirus pandemic, China, Iran, India, Kazakhstan, Mongolia and Sri Lanka refused to host games on their territory.

Thus, instead of 30 competitions on the territory of 11 states, this year 30 competitions will be held on the territory of 5 states: "Warrior of the World" - in Armenia, "Sea Cup" - in Azerbaijan, "Polar Star" and "Sniper Frontier" - in Belarus , "Military Medical Relay" and "Road Patrol" - in Uzbekistan. The remaining 24 competitions, including Tank Biathlon, will be held in Russia.

Comments

[BDRM 667]

instead of 30 contests on the territory of 11 states this year, 30 contests will be held on the territory of 5 states: "Warrior of Peace" - in Armenia, "Sea Cup" - in Azerbaijan, "Polar Star" and "Sniper Frontier" - in Belarus, "Military -medical relay race "and" Road Patrol "- in Uzbekistan. The remaining 24 competitions, including Tank Biathlon, will be held in Russia.

Does not matter,

Bronze Horseman
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[Victor_B]

Tank biathlon - Foreve!

[Livonetc]

Are only tank crews accepted under a command of 27?

[NIKN]

Quote: Livonetc

Are only tank crews accepted under a command of 27?

Apparently there are 9 crews. I forgot something really like it, but apparently the 2nd teams will have one spare crew.

[Laksamana besar]

https://tank-biathlon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/polozhenie-tb-russkij-2020.pdf
The team consists of 21 people:
- team leader;
- four tank crews: three main and one spare - 12 people;
- coaching group - 2 people;
- technical support department - 6 people

In the event of the arrival of teams in a larger composition than determined by these Regulations, all costs for the comprehensive provision of delegation members exceeding the established number of participants shall be borne by the arriving party.
Teams arrive on the territory of the host state within the timeframe established by the Directives. If a team arrives without the consent of the host, before the established deadline, all costs for the comprehensive support of the delegation before the start of a certain period are borne by the arriving party.

[Pereira]

Half of the interest in biathlon is a technical duel with Chinese tanks.

[Mytholog]

A convenient thing is coronavirus, how much you can write off on it ...
Given the tensions on the border between China and India, it would be possible to hold competitions in these countries only with the exclusion of teams.

[Pereira]

These two could well arrange biathlon in Tibet. But they preferred Russia.

[Mytholog]

Quote: Pereira

These two could well arrange biathlon in Tibet. But they preferred Russia.

The main thing is that they really do not grapple, limit themselves to sports)

[Alexga]

Surprisingly, the tanks on the platforms are fastened with pads and wire.

[BDRM 667]

Quote: AlexGa

Surprisingly, the tanks on the platforms are fastened with pads and wire.

This method of securing cargo is perhaps the simplest, cheapest, practical and most reliable, although there are variations on this topic in the armies of other countries (photo):

In these cases, the wire rod has been replaced with special guy wires, but wooden blocks are invariably present.

And yet, it's a direct shocking and discouraging fact - NATO armored vehicles were transferred to Estonia, to the borders of the Russian Federation, on railway platforms owned by the First Freight Company LLC of the Russian Railways ...

[Alexga]

You know, from personal experience, even special stretch marks are a headache. How many of them were not invented for infantry fighting vehicles, armored personnel carriers, cars, there is no sense. And the railway has all its requirements. Well, there are no words about the platforms of this company, only expressions!

[Pereira]

on railway platforms belonging to the First Freight Company of the Russian Railways ...

Why not? They'll be transported anyway. So at least our company will be paid money.
Trump doesn't know that yet. If he finds out, he will raise a storm. Call him someone.

[mvg]

with pads and wire

Precisely, you need to weld the caterpillar to the braces from the 18 channel. Also to tie together tightly.

[Alexga]

You shouldn't be ironic. Spurs are more comfortable and faster. And secure the tank, and loosen it when unloading.

[vvvjak]

"Polar Star" and "Sniper Frontier" - in Belarus

Armed servicemen of foreign states on the territory of the Republic of Belarus in the current situation? Oh, I'm afraid AHLu will not allow these contests.

[BDRM 667]

Quote: vvvjak

Armed servicemen of foreign states on the territory of the Republic of Belarus in the current situation? Oh, I'm afraid AHLu will not allow these contests.

The more it spoils its renommee

[Free wind]

Apparently, the biathlon will be held in the Chita region, the fasteners have already been removed. Or maybe the journalists stuck last year's photos.

[silverwolf88]

The Chinese are very persistent in achieving results ... in such competitions they are a strong rival ... games are generally an interesting way to test yourself ... to compare ... to understand the capabilities of equipment and weapons from the perspective of combat use ...

[nikant]

the Chinese learn quickly ... I am sure that all subsequent biathlons will not be an easy walk for Russia ... before the Second World War they were "friends" with the Germans on different fields and airfields ...

[APASUS]

I would very much like to see the participation of teams from NATO countries on their own equipment. It would be possible to assess in real time their training and the technical capabilities of the machines, well, just a storehouse of information for analysis

[VicktorVR]

I hope our experts are also on the alert and carefully study the performances of the opponents.
The fact that the Chinese are not asleep is understandable.

[Alf]

Again, the same Type-96. And where is the much-advertised Type-99, why isn't it? Maybe our eastern "partners" are insured against loss? Will they say again that the Russians won unfairly?

[Old Horseradish]

The history of fools teaches nothing. In 20-30, the German Wehrmacht was taught on the territory of the USSR, in 1941 the Wehrmacht stormed Moscow.