Armoured Vehicles - China: Books - History, Types and Construction

Chinese Tanks & AFVs (1950-Present) - Tanks, self-propelled guns, APCs, IFVs

With a new world order emerging in the early 21st century, Chinese ground forces have been consistently improved and geared towards quality for costly main battle tanks, while still maintaining a huge number of cheaper AFVs. With 7.450 vehicles, China has today by far the largest number of armoured fighting vehicles of any army in the world. Chinese Tanks & AFVs explores the main battle tanks, armoured fighting vehicles, armoured personnel carriers, self-propelled guns and missile-launching platforms in service since 1945, with an emphasis on the latest technology deployed by the PLA. Organised historically by type, the entries include the Type 98 and 90 tanks, the Type 80/85/88 held in reserve, and the Type 99 used by elite battalions. In addition, there is the YW-306 self-propelled rocket launcher and the PLA PL0 100mm assault gun. Illustrated with expert colour profile artworks for each entry and completed with technical specifications, Chinese Tanks & AFVs is a detailed reference guide for modellers and enthusiasts with an interest in modern military technology.

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Die Waffen der Chinesischen Armee - Artillerie und Flugabwehr

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The arsenal of the Chinese People's Liberation Army is large in numbers but limited in tank types. In addition, at least twice as many artillery systems and numerous modern air defense systems are deployed.

Initially, most technology came from Russia, but it has gradually been replaced by Chinese developments. Viktor Schunkov uses his unique sources to present the arsenal of a major power often underestimated in the West.

This is the first comprehensive documentation of Chinese artillery. It covers types, technical data, armament, and the organization and structure of the armed forces.

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Die Waffen der chinesischen Armee - Panzerfahrzeuge

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China's armoured forces are among the largest in the world. The People's Liberation Army holds at least 6.500 main battle tanks, along with a similar number of wheeled armoured vehicles, infantry fighting vehicles, and support vehicles.

In this volume, Viktor Schunkov draws on his unique sources to present the first comprehensive study of the PLA's armoured arsenal. Using extensive data, clear facts, and numerous illustrations, he explains vehicle types, technology, and operational principles of a major military power that is often underestimated in the West and is at least equal to Western armed forces in many areas.

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