How good is VT4 tank?
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The VT4 is similar to the Type 99G which is currently in service with the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), but has downgraded capabilities such as sights, engine and gun. Currently it is the most capable Chinese tank, offered for export. However it is no match for modern Western MBTs.
How many tanks Pakistan have?
According to statistics provided by Global Fire Power, Pakistan currently possesses 2,200 tanks in their armoury and ranks 12th in the world for the most tanks in the world, with MBTs like Al Khalid, Al Khalid I, Al Zarrar, T-80, Type 85, Type 69 and Type 59.
What is the VT-4 tank?
The tank was subsequently shown at the 2014 Norinco Armor Day and the tenth China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition as the VT-4. The VT-4 shares many subsystems technology and features from other latest Chinese MBT’s such as Type 96B and Type 99A.
What is the name of Pakistan’s new VT4 main battle tank?
On 22 September 2020, the Pakistan Army (PA) showed-off a newly acquired VT4 main battle tank (MBT) at the Field Firing Ranges near Jhelum. Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa, observed the demonstration and “expressed satisfaction over demonstrated performance” of the VT4.
Which countries have ordered VT-4 tanks from China?
In April 2017, the Royal Thai Army ordered an additional 10 VT-4 main battle tanks from China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) worth US$58 million that was delivered as of early 2019. Vehicles delivered to the Nigerian Army in April 2020.
What is the history of the VT-4?
The MBT-3000 project later named as VT-4 began development in 2009 as a co-operation with First Inner Mongolia Machinery Factory and other companies. The MBT-3000 concept debuted at the 2012 Eurosatory. The tank was subsequently shown at the 2014 Norinco Armor Day and the tenth China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition as the VT-4.