The turret design has been slightly modified, indeed, the bank of smoke grenade dischargers has been removed and replaced by the radar detection system of the APS mounted on each side of the turret.Įach side of the roof turret is equipped with a launcher unit which is part of the APS and consists of two tube launches able to fire the countermeasure on 360° around the tank. The layout of the VT4A1 is similar to the original VT4 with the driver position at the front of the hull, the turret in the middle, and the powerpack at the rear. Citing information published by the Chinese defense industry, the VT4A1 is now fitted with an Active Protection System (APS) and is now able to launch small attack drones. The VT4A1 was unveiled at AirShow China in November 2022, it is a new modernized version of the VT4 featuring new improvements in terms of protection and firepower. The VT4 is now in service with China, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Thailand. The VT4 is the export name of the MBT-3000 a new generation of Main Battle Tank (MBT) fully designed and manufactured in China by the company NORINCO. (Picture source Weibo China Social Network) The Chinese-made VT4A1 Main Battle Tank MBT was unveiled at AirShowChina 2022 in November 2022. Follow Army Recognition on Google News at this link Chinese defense company NORINCO unveils at China AirShow 2022 its new VT4A1, a modernized version of the VT4 Main Battle Tank (MBT) that was unveiled for the first time to the public at the International Defense Exhibition Eurosatory in June 2012.
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