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China
has demonstrated a record number of ground-based weapons at the 10th China
International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, also known as Airshow
China, in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province. As a first-time sponsor of Airshow
China, China South Industries Group Corporation presented 17 firearms
and light weapons, and more than 40 types of counter-terrorism equipment,
radar and unmanned reconnaissance vehicles. |
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 China North Industries Corporation presents more than 40 new military equipment and combat vehicles as the new main battle tank VT4 at AirShow China 2014 in Zhuhai, China. |
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In
particular, the CS/AR1 55mm anti-frogman rocket launcher, which made its
debut at the exhibition, was much praised for its fast reaction, high
accuracy and easy maintenance. It is believed that the rocket launcher
could be used in the South China Sea to deal with frogmen. Frogmen from
Vietnam have been reportedly involved in the two countries' disputes in
the South China Sea. |
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 CS/AR1 55mm anti-frogman rocket launcher at AirShow China 2014 in Zhuhai, China. |
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Another
first-time sponsor, China North Industries Group Corporation, introduced
six kinds of products, including new main
battle tank VT4, armored vehicles and anti-tank missiles,
many of which made their debut at Airshow China. The company's V-shaped
VP11 4x4 wheeled mine-resistant vehicle was ordered by the United Arab
Emirates (UAE) earlier this year, which purchased over 150 VP11s, according
to Xiao Ning, executive chief editor of Beijing-based Weapon Magazine.
"This is significant proof of the vehicle's advanced technology since the UAE always values quality over price," Xiao said, adding that VP11, which can contribute greatly to anti-terrorism work, will have a 6x6 model in the future. |
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 VP11 4x4 MRAP Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle at AirShow China 2014 in Zhuhai, China. |
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Even
more attention was paid to the SR5 guided multiple launch rocket system
(MLRS), a short-to-medium-range universal launching platform with automatic
loading technology, believed to be the only competitor to its US counterparts.
"It is safe to say that some of the technology applied in the SR5 is more advanced since it is a 2013 product," Xiao said. "Its most significant feature is its high reloading efficiency. Unlike other MLRS that take an hour to reload, the SR5 takes five minutes." |
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 SR5 122mm/220mm MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System at AirShow China 2014 in Zhuhai, China |
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The
Red Arrow missile also drew the attention of the crowds, particularly
the Red Arrow 12 fire-and-forget multi-purpose missile, which boasts a
one-man crew and soft-launch design.
All of these arms platform together comprised the largest weapons exhibition at Airshow China, triggering online discussions on a lack of exhibitions focusing on ground-based weapons in China. "China doesn't have international weapons exhibitions partly because of the arms embargo imposed on China by the West. It was also a shame that only a few military aircraft showed up at Airshow China. They should not have lost the opportunity [to tap the] huge market opened by China in the Asia-Pacific region, an important arms distribution center," said Song Zhongping, a Beijing-based military expert. |
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 Red Arrow 12 fire-and-forget multi-purpose missile at AirShow China 2014 in Zhuhai, China. |