Top 10 military weapons in active service in China
- By Xu Lin
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China has developed a number of high-tech military weapons for its army, navy and air force in recent years. A ranking of the most advanced weapons has been released based on their levels of technology and importance.
The following are the top ten military weapons currently in active service in China.
Type ZBD-04 Infantry Fighting Vehicle(ZBD-04式步兵战车)
Type ZBD-04 Infantry Fighting Vehicle [mil.chinaiiss.com]
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The Type ZBD-04 Infantry Fighting Vehicle, an upgraded version of the ZBD-97, was designed to provide protected transport for an infantry squad on the battlefield, provide fire support for dismounted infantry soldiers, and engage enemy tanks and armored vehicles. It is an amphibious vehicle.
Length: 6 meters
Width: 3.5 meters
Height: 3 meters
Crew: 3 crew members + 9 soldiers
Operational range: 600 km (373 miles)
Speed: 90 km/h (50 miles)
Armament: One 100 mm gun and one 30 mm gun
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