Chinese military exports to other countries
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Looks like aside from JF-17 Block 3 and J-10C, China is also at minimum exporting the following systems to PAF
HQ-9B
YLC-8E
WL-2 (GJ-2)
It's great to see China finally being able to take care of the defensive needs of a close ally.
this is on top of Yuan + 054AP for PN
and SH-15 and possibly Z-10ME for PA
SinoSoldier
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GAM-100 and GAM-102 third-generation ATGMs on display at DSA 2022 in Malaysia:
GAM-100 specs:
- Weight: ~13 kg
- Length: 1.2 m
- Missile speed: 170 m/s
- Range: 2.5 km
- Penetration: 800 mm
GAM-102 specs:
- Weight: <28 kg
- Length: <1.2 m
- Missile speed: 170 m/s
- Range: 4 km
- Penetration: 1000 mm
GAM-100 specs:
- Weight: ~13 kg
- Length: 1.2 m
- Missile speed: 170 m/s
- Range: 2.5 km
- Penetration: 800 mm
GAM-102 specs:
- Weight: <28 kg
- Length: <1.2 m
- Missile speed: 170 m/s
- Range: 4 km
- Penetration: 1000 mm
Shilao podcast talking about this deal today. Pretty impressive to have 6 Y-20s fly 3 consecutive days of delivery. They talked about why Serbia would pick HQ-22 ahead of second hand S-300. They think HQ-22 with AESA radar guidance can still be quite useful despite being a radar guided SAM system. Definitely not as advanced as FD-2000.
Does the S-300 have any AESA radars?
AESAs are a lot less detectable (and therefore survivable) than PESAs.
One additional benefit that may have tilted the deal in HQ-22's favor is that the system is compatible with older missiles like HQ-2 (SA-2) and possibly SA-3.
As an addition to fk3, shilao podcast was speculated on the possibility of selling jf17s to Serbia. While Serbia is talking about second hand rafales, it may find the procurement, upgrade and operational costs to be too high. A well priced jf17 package may be enticing for Serbia military if they want to integrate fk3 with the rest of their military. Keep in mind that these initial deals can be considered gateways into more deals down the road.
Not every military will have the money to buy full Chinese gears like Pakistan. But now that they can offer full spectrum of options, they will be more appealing to other countries.
Not every military will have the money to buy full Chinese gears like Pakistan. But now that they can offer full spectrum of options, they will be more appealing to other countries.