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10.TYPE 99A2 tank
China is researching the so-called "Enhanced third generation MBT"----Type 99-A2 MBT with an integrated propulsion system, powerful active protection system, Shaped ERA armor, reaction improved aiming system and digital battlefield information terminal.
The "Integrated Propulsion System" is a module includes engine, transmission, cooling system and fuels tank. Besides, the modified 1500HP transverse mounted engine brings a smaller sized module and changes the inlet and exhaust position of tank.
The well-known feature of Type 99 MBT is the laser-countermeasure device, but the actual performance is unclear. And in Type 99-A2 MBT, the laser-countermeasure will be replaced by other active protection system (APS), such as a Chinese copy of Russian Arena tank APS. In the picture, a bulged device fixed on turret right side is believed to be a part of experimental protection system.
Of course, the APS can not be an alternative of all other conventional protections. It has been known that Type 99-A2 MBT has arrow-shaped ERA armor instead of former spaced armor covered by ERA liner.
As alike as the improved Hunter-Killer fire control system of Type 99-A2 MBT, the digital battlefield information terminal can not observed from the appearance.
Armor Classified, Al2O3, ERA, composite
Primary
armament 125 mm smoothbore tank gun, compatible with Chinese 140 mm guns or 155 mm for Type 99KM
9 HQ-19/SA- 400TRIUMF
Development
It is believed that the Chinese Hong Qi-19 (HQ-19) Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) system, was a joint development programme with the Russian Federation. The HQ-19 system appears to use the same missiles, sensors, battle management and launch vehicles as the Russian S-400 Triumf. The Russian S-400 introduced three new missiles, the 9M96, 9M96/2 and the 40N6, which can be fitted in new canisters replacing all or some of the S-300 (SA-10/-20) missile canisters on the S-300 Transporter-Erector-Launcher (TEL) vehicles. Development of the third version, the 40N6, was reported to have been completed in December 2002, but no further details are available and this has not been confirmed. The HQ-19 system could be adapted as an Anti-Satellite weapon (ASAT) system, for use against satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
Radar
The S-400s radar is capable of tracking over 100 targets at ranges of over 400 km (250 mi), and engaging up to 12 of these targets at varying ranges, depending on the missile used (see infobox). For stealth targets the detection range will be less than 100 km (62 mi)
Missiles
The 40N6 very long range missile is capable of destroying slow airborne targets at ranges up to 400 km (250 mi). Due to its large size and low manoeuvrability it is generally unsuitable for intercepting smaller targets such as fighter aircraft or cruise missiles.
The 48N6 long range missile is capable of destroying airborne targets at ranges up to 250 km (160 mi).
The 9M96 short range missile is capable of destroying airborne targets at ranges up to 120 km (75 mi). It has the highest hit probability against fast, manoeuvrable targets such as fighter aircraft.
The ABM capabilities are near the maximum allowed under the (now void) Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty.
8.WZ-10 ATTACK CHOPPER
Internet source photos revealed that the Z-10 has a conventional attack helicopter layout, with the pilot and weapons operator seated in tandem, stepped cockpits. The helicopter has a five-blade main rotor and a four-blade tail rotor. Two engines are podded to the helicopter just to the rear of the cockpit. The fuselage has a sloped side to reduce its radar cross section (RCS), and is slender and tapered to the rear, with fixed landing gear. The tail boom tapers to the rear, with a high, swept-back fin with square tip. The flats are unequally tapered with a square tip, while the belly fin has the rear landing wheel attached. The tail rotor is mounted on the right side.
The helicopter is thought to be fitted with a fly-by-wire (FBW) control system, and a modern glass cockpit with multifunctional display (MFD) screens. The helicopter crew may also be equipped with a helmet-mounted sight (HMS) for head-up display of information and weapon control.
Specifications (estimated)
General characteristics
Crew: 2
Length: 14.15 m (ft)
Rotor diameter: 13.0 m[6] (ft)
Height: 3.85 m (ft)
Empty weight: 5,540 kg[6] (lb)
Loaded weight: 7,000 kg (lb)
Useful load: 1,500 kg[6] (lb)
Max takeoff weight: ? kg (lb)
Powerplant: 2 × WZ-9 turboshaft[6], 1000 kw (1340 shp) each
Performance
Maximum speed: 300+ km/h[6]
Cruise speed: 270+ km/h[6]
Ferry range: 800+ km[6] ()
Service ceiling: 6,400 m (ft)
Rate of climb: over 12+ m/s[6] (ft/min)
Armament
Guns: 23 mm or 30 mm autocannon mounted on chin turret with grenade launchers, or 14.5 mm Gatling gun
Hardpoints: 4
Rockets: 57 mm, 90 mm multi-barrel unguided rocket pods
Missiles:
Up to 8 ATGM air-to-surface missiles
Up to 8 TY-90 air-to-air missiles
Up to 4 PL-5, PL-7, PL-9 air-to-air missiles
Avionics
YH millimetre-wave fire-control radar
YH-96 electronic warfare suite
7.STEALTH WARSHIPS
(i) Type_054A_frigate
It is a development of the Type 054 frigate, using the same hull but with improved sensors and weapons.The Type 054A carries HQ-16 medium-range air defence missiles in a VLS system. The HQ-16 provides area air defence from all engagement angles up to a range of 50km; the HQ-7 carried on the Type 054 have inferior range and engagement angles.
The 4 AK-630 close-in weapon systems (CIWS) of the Type 054 were replaced with 2 Type 730 CIWS on the Type 054A. The autonomously-operating Type 730 provide improved reaction time against close-in threats.
The Type 054A retains its predecessor's stealth features, including sloped hull design, radar absorbent materials, and cleaner profile.
(ii)Lanzhou_class_destroyer
The Type 052C destroyer (NATO code name Luyang II class, often referred to as Lanzhou class after the lead ship name) is a class of destroyer built by the People's Republic of China. The destroyers feature an active phased array radar system with four statically-mounted antennas proving continuous 360-degree coverage and multiple missile direction capability for the vertically launched HHQ-9 long-range air defence missiles. This class represents China's first true long-range fleet air defence capability and is similar in outward appearance to the US AEGIS air defence system.
Armament
8 YJ-62 Anti-ship Missile in 2 x quad cells
48 vertically launched HHQ-9 SAM
8 HN-2 land attack cruise missiles [6]
8 C-805 anti-ship / land attack cruise missiles
1 x 100 mm gun
2 x 30 mm Type 730 CIWS
4 x Type 726-4, 18 barrel decoy Multiple rocket launcher
2 x Triple 324 mm ASW torpedo tubes
Aviation: 1 Kamov Ka-28 ASW helicopter
(iii)Houbei_class_missile_boat
The boats incorporate stealth features and wave-piercing catamaran hulls
Armament: Anti-ship missiles: 8 C-801/802/803 in friction stir welded aluminium missile launch containers[4] or
Land-attack missiles: 8 Hongniao missile-2 long range land attack cruise missiles.[5]
Surface-to-air missiles: FLS-1 surface-to-air launcher with 12 QW class MANPAD missiles
1 × licensed copy of KBP AO-18 6-barrel 30 mm gun (AK-630) by ZEERI
6. UCAV
(i)Chengdu Pterodactyl I/Yilong
Developed by the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAC), a division of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC),[2][3] the Pterodactyl I bears a distinct similarity in appearance to the Predator/Reaper family of drones developed by the United States.[3][4] The drone is capable of being fitted with a variety of sensors, including a forward looking infrared turret and synthetic aperture radar;[2] in addition, the aircraft is capable of carrying weapons.[4] The Pterodactyl I's total payload capacity for sensors and weapons is 200 kilograms (440 lb).
(ii)Anjian (Dark Sword)
It is obviously designed for high manoeuvrability at supersonic speeds, having a flat, triangular shape with an additional large wing area and swing canards, hinting at Chinas J-10 multi-role combat aircraft (which itself strongly resembles jets such as the Eurofighter, Rafale and Gripen). Its large intake underneath the fuselage implies high speed, agility and angle-of-attack, further suggesting that the aircraft will be powered by a turbofan.
At the Zhuhai air show, a staff member called the aircraft the future of Chinese unmanned combat aviation, emphasising its projected ability to evade enemy radar and to engage in air-to-air combat.
China is researching the so-called "Enhanced third generation MBT"----Type 99-A2 MBT with an integrated propulsion system, powerful active protection system, Shaped ERA armor, reaction improved aiming system and digital battlefield information terminal.
The "Integrated Propulsion System" is a module includes engine, transmission, cooling system and fuels tank. Besides, the modified 1500HP transverse mounted engine brings a smaller sized module and changes the inlet and exhaust position of tank.
The well-known feature of Type 99 MBT is the laser-countermeasure device, but the actual performance is unclear. And in Type 99-A2 MBT, the laser-countermeasure will be replaced by other active protection system (APS), such as a Chinese copy of Russian Arena tank APS. In the picture, a bulged device fixed on turret right side is believed to be a part of experimental protection system.
Of course, the APS can not be an alternative of all other conventional protections. It has been known that Type 99-A2 MBT has arrow-shaped ERA armor instead of former spaced armor covered by ERA liner.
As alike as the improved Hunter-Killer fire control system of Type 99-A2 MBT, the digital battlefield information terminal can not observed from the appearance.
Armor Classified, Al2O3, ERA, composite
Primary
armament 125 mm smoothbore tank gun, compatible with Chinese 140 mm guns or 155 mm for Type 99KM
9 HQ-19/SA- 400TRIUMF
Development
It is believed that the Chinese Hong Qi-19 (HQ-19) Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) system, was a joint development programme with the Russian Federation. The HQ-19 system appears to use the same missiles, sensors, battle management and launch vehicles as the Russian S-400 Triumf. The Russian S-400 introduced three new missiles, the 9M96, 9M96/2 and the 40N6, which can be fitted in new canisters replacing all or some of the S-300 (SA-10/-20) missile canisters on the S-300 Transporter-Erector-Launcher (TEL) vehicles. Development of the third version, the 40N6, was reported to have been completed in December 2002, but no further details are available and this has not been confirmed. The HQ-19 system could be adapted as an Anti-Satellite weapon (ASAT) system, for use against satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
Radar
The S-400s radar is capable of tracking over 100 targets at ranges of over 400 km (250 mi), and engaging up to 12 of these targets at varying ranges, depending on the missile used (see infobox). For stealth targets the detection range will be less than 100 km (62 mi)
Missiles
The 40N6 very long range missile is capable of destroying slow airborne targets at ranges up to 400 km (250 mi). Due to its large size and low manoeuvrability it is generally unsuitable for intercepting smaller targets such as fighter aircraft or cruise missiles.
The 48N6 long range missile is capable of destroying airborne targets at ranges up to 250 km (160 mi).
The 9M96 short range missile is capable of destroying airborne targets at ranges up to 120 km (75 mi). It has the highest hit probability against fast, manoeuvrable targets such as fighter aircraft.
The ABM capabilities are near the maximum allowed under the (now void) Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty.
8.WZ-10 ATTACK CHOPPER
Internet source photos revealed that the Z-10 has a conventional attack helicopter layout, with the pilot and weapons operator seated in tandem, stepped cockpits. The helicopter has a five-blade main rotor and a four-blade tail rotor. Two engines are podded to the helicopter just to the rear of the cockpit. The fuselage has a sloped side to reduce its radar cross section (RCS), and is slender and tapered to the rear, with fixed landing gear. The tail boom tapers to the rear, with a high, swept-back fin with square tip. The flats are unequally tapered with a square tip, while the belly fin has the rear landing wheel attached. The tail rotor is mounted on the right side.
The helicopter is thought to be fitted with a fly-by-wire (FBW) control system, and a modern glass cockpit with multifunctional display (MFD) screens. The helicopter crew may also be equipped with a helmet-mounted sight (HMS) for head-up display of information and weapon control.
Specifications (estimated)
General characteristics
Crew: 2
Length: 14.15 m (ft)
Rotor diameter: 13.0 m[6] (ft)
Height: 3.85 m (ft)
Empty weight: 5,540 kg[6] (lb)
Loaded weight: 7,000 kg (lb)
Useful load: 1,500 kg[6] (lb)
Max takeoff weight: ? kg (lb)
Powerplant: 2 × WZ-9 turboshaft[6], 1000 kw (1340 shp) each
Performance
Maximum speed: 300+ km/h[6]
Cruise speed: 270+ km/h[6]
Ferry range: 800+ km[6] ()
Service ceiling: 6,400 m (ft)
Rate of climb: over 12+ m/s[6] (ft/min)
Armament
Guns: 23 mm or 30 mm autocannon mounted on chin turret with grenade launchers, or 14.5 mm Gatling gun
Hardpoints: 4
Rockets: 57 mm, 90 mm multi-barrel unguided rocket pods
Missiles:
Up to 8 ATGM air-to-surface missiles
Up to 8 TY-90 air-to-air missiles
Up to 4 PL-5, PL-7, PL-9 air-to-air missiles
Avionics
YH millimetre-wave fire-control radar
YH-96 electronic warfare suite
7.STEALTH WARSHIPS
(i) Type_054A_frigate
It is a development of the Type 054 frigate, using the same hull but with improved sensors and weapons.The Type 054A carries HQ-16 medium-range air defence missiles in a VLS system. The HQ-16 provides area air defence from all engagement angles up to a range of 50km; the HQ-7 carried on the Type 054 have inferior range and engagement angles.
The 4 AK-630 close-in weapon systems (CIWS) of the Type 054 were replaced with 2 Type 730 CIWS on the Type 054A. The autonomously-operating Type 730 provide improved reaction time against close-in threats.
The Type 054A retains its predecessor's stealth features, including sloped hull design, radar absorbent materials, and cleaner profile.
(ii)Lanzhou_class_destroyer
The Type 052C destroyer (NATO code name Luyang II class, often referred to as Lanzhou class after the lead ship name) is a class of destroyer built by the People's Republic of China. The destroyers feature an active phased array radar system with four statically-mounted antennas proving continuous 360-degree coverage and multiple missile direction capability for the vertically launched HHQ-9 long-range air defence missiles. This class represents China's first true long-range fleet air defence capability and is similar in outward appearance to the US AEGIS air defence system.
Armament
8 YJ-62 Anti-ship Missile in 2 x quad cells
48 vertically launched HHQ-9 SAM
8 HN-2 land attack cruise missiles [6]
8 C-805 anti-ship / land attack cruise missiles
1 x 100 mm gun
2 x 30 mm Type 730 CIWS
4 x Type 726-4, 18 barrel decoy Multiple rocket launcher
2 x Triple 324 mm ASW torpedo tubes
Aviation: 1 Kamov Ka-28 ASW helicopter
(iii)Houbei_class_missile_boat
The boats incorporate stealth features and wave-piercing catamaran hulls
Armament: Anti-ship missiles: 8 C-801/802/803 in friction stir welded aluminium missile launch containers[4] or
Land-attack missiles: 8 Hongniao missile-2 long range land attack cruise missiles.[5]
Surface-to-air missiles: FLS-1 surface-to-air launcher with 12 QW class MANPAD missiles
1 × licensed copy of KBP AO-18 6-barrel 30 mm gun (AK-630) by ZEERI
6. UCAV
(i)Chengdu Pterodactyl I/Yilong
Developed by the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAC), a division of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC),[2][3] the Pterodactyl I bears a distinct similarity in appearance to the Predator/Reaper family of drones developed by the United States.[3][4] The drone is capable of being fitted with a variety of sensors, including a forward looking infrared turret and synthetic aperture radar;[2] in addition, the aircraft is capable of carrying weapons.[4] The Pterodactyl I's total payload capacity for sensors and weapons is 200 kilograms (440 lb).
(ii)Anjian (Dark Sword)
It is obviously designed for high manoeuvrability at supersonic speeds, having a flat, triangular shape with an additional large wing area and swing canards, hinting at Chinas J-10 multi-role combat aircraft (which itself strongly resembles jets such as the Eurofighter, Rafale and Gripen). Its large intake underneath the fuselage implies high speed, agility and angle-of-attack, further suggesting that the aircraft will be powered by a turbofan.
At the Zhuhai air show, a staff member called the aircraft the future of Chinese unmanned combat aviation, emphasising its projected ability to evade enemy radar and to engage in air-to-air combat.
, who was the chief designer of H/SQ-2 262/262A/262B/262C/H-SQG-4 sonars used to upgrade Type 035, 033, both 091 and 092, 035G, and 039 submarines.
