Chinese Military Exports (Land Systems)

Sardaukar20

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> The Nigerian military is reportedly reconsidering its plans to procure additional NORINCO VT-4 main battle tanks from China following the type’s poor combat performance.

> According to reports, the VT-4’s composite armor failed to meet expectations, with at least one tank destroyed after sustaining only a few hits from conventional RPGs fired by Boko Haram fighters. Nigerian-operated VT-4s have also reportedly spent more time undergoing repairs than in the field due to frequent component failures.

> Nigerian defense officials have further expressed frustration over delays by NORINCO in delivering spare parts and replacement components. Nigeria initially received six VT-4 units in 2020, with plans to procure an additional 35-40 tanks that are now reportedly under review.

Attached image yet again shows how utterly incompetent African militaries are, with a VT-4 getting attacked with nobody in it. View attachment 166381
First of all, I haven't found any official criticism from Nigeria. The only sources I could find are those jingoistic Filipino and Indian sites.

Second. Even if the Nigerians are truly complaining, their other tanks, the T-72s and T-55s would not have performed any better. If any tank is allowed to be hit multiple times by RPGs, in various directions, no amount of armour is gonna help. Blaming incompetence, or a poor battlefield result on equipment is what losers do. You can give them modern Western MBTs and it'll still end up the same way.

Scores of Leopard IIs, M1A1 Abrams, and Challenger IIs have been wrecked in Ukraine. They have fallen to RPGs, SACLOS ATGMs, AT Mines, drones, and mud. So aren't they paper tigers too?
 

RTB74

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Is Cambodia deployed their SH-1 with 155mm gun in the border yet ? are we gonna see duel between Cambodia SH-1 and Thailand CESAR?
There have been issues with the fire-control system on Thailand’s CAESAR, which is one reason Thailand shifted toward ATMOS/ATMG.
 

defenceman

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Hi,
probably after Of loading at the port, straight on flat bed for further transportation to
its destination Where Chinese technicians and driver give them further training
thank you
 
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