Chinese Tanks & AFVs 1950-Present
Chinese Tanks & AFVs 1950-Present by Martin J Dougherty, published by Amber Books Limited on August 14, 2019, is an illustrated reference guide that delves into the evolution of Chinese armored vehicles from 1945 to the present. This edition, comprising 128 pages, provides a comprehensive overview of the main battle tanks, armored fighting vehicles, and other military technology utilized by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), highlighting advancements in design and capability.
Readers will find detailed entries organized historically by type, featuring notable vehicles such as the Type 98 and Type 99 tanks, along with self-propelled guns and missile-launching platforms. The book includes expert color profile artworks and technical specifications for each entry, making it a valuable resource for modellers and enthusiasts interested in military history and technology. With a focus on the significant number of armored fighting vehicles in service, this work offers insights into China’s military capabilities and technological developments in the field.
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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. ModernChinese Tanks 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, ModernChinese Tanks is a detailed reference guide for modellers and enthusiasts with an interest in modern military technology.
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