PLA milestones: How China has built its military might
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Updated: 2017-07-30 07:36
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| A VT-5 tank is on display at the Zhuhai Air Show in Guangdong province, Oct 31, 2017. [Photo/VCG] |
Battle tank for export
In 2016, China displayed a new light-duty main battle tank at Zhuhai Air Show amid a muscle-flexing disclosure of ground weapons, in a bid to attract buyers who wish to quickly outfit their armies.
Among the weapons was VT-5 light-duty tank. It is believed to be the most advanced of its kind available in the international market, with its firepower and mobility matching that of Western models.
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