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China's third-generation tank among world's most advanced, claims PLA officer (2) |
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17:14, July 30, 2007 |
"A powerful engine enables the tank to run three times faster than previous models, while advanced armor materials and an automatic defense system double its defense capability," he added.
Some foreign military observers have said some onboard equipment of the China-made tank is comparable to that of German''s Leopard 2, the U.S. M1A2 and Japan''s Type 90. But it has not been confirmed by official sources, nor has it been proved in real combat.
Sun Shanzhen, a tank gunner, said the regiment succeeded in holding off the attack of a whole division in a military exercise last year and he himself hit six tanks in a row - although he did not provide details about what weapons the attacking division used.
"Our tanks left the enemy tanks far behind when racing to control important strategic points," said Sun. "No matter how we bumped up and down in the tricky road conditions, the targets could never escape once we were locked on."
"It is not necessarily the case that advanced weapons can increase combat effectiveness to the maximum," said Gao Yuzhi, chief of staff of the regiment, adding that "only scientific and strict training can bring weapons into full play."
"We have always made great efforts to train tank crew members to fight by coordinating among themselves and with other corps, resist electromagnetic attacks and shoot at night," said Gao.
Source: Xinhua
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