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ZTZ-99

The ZTZ-99 is the 3rd-generation indigenous MBT developed by NORINCO for the PLA. The tank was first produced in 1999, following a decade-long development programme. Batch production of the ZTZ-99...

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MBT-3000 / VT-4

The MBT-3000 (also known as the VT-4) is the latest 3rd-generation main battle tank (MBT) introduced by China Northern Industries

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VT-5

The VT-5 is a lightweight MBT introduced by NORINCO for the export market. A similar design of unknown designation has also been fielded by the PLA Group Force.

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Type 091 Han Class

The Type 091 (Han class) is China’s 1st-generation nuclear-powered attack submarine built by Huludao-based Bohai Shipyard. A total of five Type 091 submarines have been constructed between 1967 and...

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Type 092 Xia Class

The Type 092 (Xia class) is China’s 1st-generation nuclear-powered missile submarine, with a single hull delivered in the 1980s. Due to its limited capability and operational readiness, the submarine...

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Type 093 Shang Class

The Type 093 (or Type 09-III, NATO codename: Shang class) is China’s 2nd-generation nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN), representing a significant

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Type 094 Jin Class

The Type 094 (Jin class) is China’s 2nd-generation SSBN, carrying 12 JL-2 (CSS-N-14) SLBM. A total of 4 hulls have been constructed since 2004, providing China with a credible sea-based nuclear...

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Type 039 Song Class

The Type 039 (Song class) is a conventionally-powered diesel-electric submarine, designed for anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare using torpedoes and anti-ship missiles.

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Type 039A Yuan class

The Type 039A (NATO reporting name: Yuan class) is a follow-on to the Type 039 (Song class) conventionally-powered diesel-electric submarine

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Kilo class

China purchased 12 Project 877EKM/636 (Kilo class) diesel-electric submarines from Russia between 1995 and 2007. The acquisition of these submarines provided access to the latest submarine quieting,...

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