Airshow China: NORINCO brings heavy armour
China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) is exhibiting at the 10th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai for the first time this year.
Among its numerous vehicle exhibits were a VT4 main battle tank (MBT) and VN12 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV). NORINCO described the former as ‘the latest model of main battle tank developed to suit future information-based warfare’.
VT4 is the export designation for the MBT-3000. The vehicle employs a 1,200hp engine, digitised gun control system, navigation system, active and passive armour, plus a vehicular information system. The MBT-3000 was first revealed in June 2012, but
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