DPRKPTboat
Junior Member
I know the Chinese do posses flamethrowers, but its not a topic covered much in Sinodefence. I was just wondering - does the PLA still have defoliant weapons in service, and what is the status of that weapons programme? And how modern are Chinese flamethrowers? I also heard somewhere that the Type 59/69 tank was fitted with a flamethrower, but that is no longer used. Is China currently developing any up to date flame tanks? If there is detailed info about this topic, then I would suggest that Sinodefence opens a new section under ground forces for defoliant weapons.
Here is some data on a PLA flamethrower I found on the net. If anyone has additional data, I look forward to seeing it. The source is right here:
Type 74
Notes: This Chinese flamethrower is a derivative of the Russian LPO-50. It has been improved, so it has less weight and better range. This weapon is used by China, Vietnam, and various Chinese export customers, such as Pakistan, Iran, Iraq, and Albania.
Weapon
Weight
Fuel
Shots
Price
Type 74
20 kg
9.9 liters
3
$870
Weapon
Reload
Range (Thickened)
Range (Unthickened)
Damage
Type 74
3/2 minutes
105
40
Special
Heres a pic I found of a Type 59 equipped with a flamethrower:
Here is some data on a PLA flamethrower I found on the net. If anyone has additional data, I look forward to seeing it. The source is right here:
Type 74
Notes: This Chinese flamethrower is a derivative of the Russian LPO-50. It has been improved, so it has less weight and better range. This weapon is used by China, Vietnam, and various Chinese export customers, such as Pakistan, Iran, Iraq, and Albania.
Weapon
Weight
Fuel
Shots
Price
Type 74
20 kg
9.9 liters
3
$870
Weapon
Reload
Range (Thickened)
Range (Unthickened)
Damage
Type 74
3/2 minutes
105
40
Special
Heres a pic I found of a Type 59 equipped with a flamethrower:
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