China’s upgraded VT-4B export tank gets fourth-gen Type 100 tech ahead of Zhuhai show
China has upgraded its VT-4 series main battle tank with cutting-edge technologies aimed at the international market, newly surfaced photos show ahead of the country’s premier defence exhibition in Zhuhai. The appearance of the new tank, believed to be designated as VT-4B, indicates significant upgrades over the existing VT-4A in its armour protection, active protection, weapon station and electronic equipment. Some of the improvements show traits of technologies developed for China’s...
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