In the most recent issue of Jane's Defence Weekly, they report that China is developing a new tank. In fact, they call it a "Super Tank."
From JDW (23 April '03) p. 14
"It is believed that the new MBT will be armed with a 152mm gun fed by an automatic loader. This would be coupled with an advanced day/thermal imaging sighting system that would allow moving targets to be engaged with a high first-round-hit probability while the vehicle was stationary or on the move.
"It is not yet known whether the new MBT will have a conventional manned turret or an external gun which would allow all the crew to be in the hull for maximum protection. The ammunition would be loaded seperately." (Does this mean it will be artillery-like ammunition, which requires a warhead and propellant to be loaded seperately? This is what usually happens with large-caliber weapons - hellfish6)
"Advanced armor and an active protection system would also be fitted for increased survivability.
"At least one source has indicated that Russia has supplied some of the technology for the Chinese project..."
"The Chinese powerpack is built around a 2,500hp diesel to give a high power to weight ratio and speed. For improved cross-country mobility a hydropneumatic suspension system is fitted."
New Chinese MBT
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