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China upgrades VT-4B export tank with advanced military tech

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China has revealed an upgraded version of its VT-4 main battle tank, designated the VT-4B, featuring advanced technologies for the international market. This enhanced tank incorporates improvements in armor protection, active defense systems, weapon stations, and electronic equipment. These upgrades suggest a technological leap forward from its predecessor, the VT-4A, with some features potentially derived from technologies developed for China's domestic military programs. AI

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China upgrades VT-4B export tank with advanced military tech

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Liu Zhen ·

    China’s upgraded VT-4B export tank gets fourth-gen Type 100 tech ahead of Zhuhai show

    China has upgraded its VT-4 series main battle tank with cutting-edge technologies aimed at the international market, newly surfaced photos show ahead of the country’s premier defence exhibition in Zhuhai. The appearance of the new tank, believed to be designated as VT-4B, indica…

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