Technologies of Member States
Tanks
T-72 Introduced in 1971 the T-72 was by far the best tank of his time, its is sill continuously upgraded and its design forms the base of most tanks in the world.
T-80 Introduced in 1983 the T-80 can be easily confounded with the T-72 by the outer looks, however the T-80 is mechanically far superior and can proudly claim to be the most mobile tank in the world
Type 88 Introduced in 1984 the Type 88 is a typical example of using modern Western technologies to upgrade Chinese weapon systems derived from the 1950s-era Soviet designs.
T-90 Introduced in 1993 the T-90 features a new generation of armor on its hull and turret and vast improvements in his mechanics, though its weight make its slower than the T-80.
T-80UM2 "Black Eagle"- Features a new turret with highly sloped front and a bustle-mounted autoloader on a standard T-80U hull. Also incoporates a redesigned ammunition storage scheme to reduce vulnerability to ammunition fires.
Type 96 Introduced in 1997 the Type 96 is comparable with the western M1A1, Challenger-II, Leopard-II and the Soviet T-90 in terms of performance and technology.
T-95 Introduced in 1998 the T-95 has a much lower and smaller Turret with a larger caliber gun than all its predecessors drastically increasing its survivability.
Type 98i Introduced in 2002 the Type 98i is in terms of performance and technology equal, if not superior, to any other tank in the world. Though, due to high production costs, this tank is expected to be fielded only with the most elite units of the Peoples Liberation Army.
Armored Vehicles
BMP-1- Introduced in 1967 the BMP-1 is armed with a 73mm cannon and anti-tank guided missiles, the BMP-1, and all his successors, is fully amphibious.
BMP-2- Introduced in 1981 the BMP-2 is an improved version of the BMP-1. The new two-man turret mounts a 30-mm gun that can be effectively used against aircraft and helicopters.
BMP-3- Introduced in 1990, the BMP-3 is a totally new concept compared to the BMP-1 and BMP-2, is a light tank that can hold a squad of infantry; the BMP-3 is armed with a 100mm main gun, which can fire long-range ATGMs, and a 30mm autocannon.
Artillery Systems
URAGAN 9K57 Introduced in 1977 the URAGAN is a MLRS, it can fire up to 16 220mm rockets at a 10 to 35km range.
SMERCH 9K58 Introduced in 1988 the SMERCH is a MLRS, it can fire up to 12 300mm rockets at a 20 to 70km Range.
MSTA-S 2S19 Introduced in 1989 the MSTA-S is a Self Propelled Howitzer with a 152-mm gun, it can fire projectiles at a distance of 28,5km and its build on a T-72 Chassis.
PLZ-45 Introduced in 1997 the PLZ-45 is a 155mm Self Propelled Howitzer, it can shoot at a range of 39km wit a sustainable rate of fire of 4-5rpm.
WS-1 Introduced in 1997 the WS-1 is a MLRS, it can shoot up to four 320mm caliber rockets at a range of 20 to 80km.
A100 Introduced in 1999 the A100 is a MLRS, it can shoot up to ten 300mm caliber rockets at a range of 50 to 100km.
Anti Air Systems
ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"- Introduced in 1965 the Shilka is armed with 4 23mm Cannons and, during the afghan conflict, it proven itself extremely deadly against Infantry and lightly armored vehicles.
2S6M "Tunguska"- Introduced in the 1988 the Tunguska is armed with 2 30mm Cannons and eight 9M311-M1 missiles, its radar can detect incoming aircrafts at 18km range.
SA-12 Gladiator- Low-to-high Altitude, tactical surface to air missile system also has anti-ballistic missile capabilities, Maximum Range-100km Maximum Altitude-30km.
Attack Helicopters
Mi-24/25/35 Hind- Introduced in 1972 the Hind is both and Attack and Transport helicopter and is used by at least 34 countries, the Hind E versions (Mi-35) is still widely Exported.
Ka-50 Black Shark/Werewolf- Introduced in 1995 the Ka-50 is a Single Seat state of the art Attack Helicopter, and the first helicopter with a Ejection Seat.
Mi-28 Havoc- Introduced in 1996 the Mi-28 is very much similar to the Ka-50, it slightly better armored but can carry slightly less weapons and has a 2 man crew.
Missiles
SS-18 Satana- Russian Silo Based ICBM with a Range of 10.600km and a Payload of 10x0.55mt (MIRV) warheads or a single 20mt warhead
SS-25 Topol Russian mobile Tactical Ballistic Missile with single 0.5 Mt warhead and ABM Jamming systems, 10,500km Range.
SS-N-27 Russian anti-sub anti-ship missile with a range of 300km and a payload of 400kg
SS-N-30 Russian SLBM with a range of 8,300km and a Payload of 10x0.1mt (MIRV) warheads.
Airplanes
Mig-21 "Fishbed" Introduced in 1958 the Mig-21 was a clear weather interceptor, the 1972 model/upgrade (
MiG-21bis-B 'Fishbed-N') gave the Mig-21 multi-role fighter capabilities.
Tu-22M Backfire Introduced in 1972 the Tu-22M is a Medium Bomber, it can carry up to 24000 kg (52,910 lb) of ordnance, including various missiles, and has a combat range of 2.880km.
Su-25 Frogfoot Introduced in 1979 the Su-25 is a Ground Attack Plane, with its latest upgrade (
Su-39 Frogfoot) this airplane is expected to stay competitive until at least 2010.
J-8 "Finback" Introduced in 1979 the J-8 is a Interceptors, the high-altitude high-speed performance of the 1995 upgraded J-8IIM is superior to the F-16A/C, F-18, and Mirage 2000.
Mig-31 Foxhound Introduced in 1982 the Mig-31 is an Interceptor, it can fly at extremely high speed but its somewhat limited by its short endurance.
Mig-29 Fulcrum Introduced in 1983 the Mig-29 is a Multirole Fighter widely exported and license built by many nations. (Latest Upgrade is
Mig-33 Fulcrum).
Tu-160 Blackjack Introduced in 1984 the Tu-160 is a Heavy Bomber, it can carry up to 12 KH-55 nuclear or KH-555 conventional long-range cruise missiles or 24 Kh-15 short-range nuclear attack missiles carried in two internal weapon bays; or up to 40000 kg (88,183 lb) of freefall nuclear or conventional bombs, it has a combat range of 12.300km.
Su-33 (Su-27K) "Navy Flanker" Introduced in 1994 the Su-33 is has extra small wings near the pilots cabin which shorten the take-off distance and improve maneuverability. While it is not assisted by a catapult the Su-33 has a higher thrust to weight ratio and also, due to better aerodynamics, generates more lift than western Carrier Based aircrafts.
Su-37 Terminator Introduced in 1996 the Su-37 is a Multirole Fighter, its Vectored Thrust technology gives this airplane unsurpassed Maneuverability.
J-9 "Thunder" Introduced in 2001 the J-9 is a lightweight multirole fighter, its simple but effective design makes it a very cost effective plane and ideal for the Export market.
J-10 "Dragon" Introduced in 2002 the J-10 is an advanced multirole fighter, its indigenously build vectored thrust capable engine gives it maneuverability comparable with the Su-37.
Ships
1144 Kirov Introduced in 1980 the Kirov is a heavy missile cruiser; the Kirov Class provides the capability to engage large surface ships and to defend the fleet against air and submarine attacks.
956 Sarych Introduced in 1985 the 956 is a class of destroyers designed to engage hostile ships by means of missile attack, and to provide warships and transport ships with protection against ship, air attack and submarine attacks.
1143.5 Kreml Introuced in 1991 the Kreml class are heavy Aircraft Carrying Cruisers, it carries both airplanes and a wide arsenal of missiles and helicopters.
1166.1 Gepard Introduced in 1995 the Gepard is an Escort Frigate, it carries a wide array of systems including an ASW helicopter, a SAM battery, Cruise Missiles and Torpedoes.
1239 Sivuch- Introduced in 1997 the Sivuch is a Guided Missile Corvette, the Sivuch can reach speeds of 55knots and can carry the heaviest Guided Missiles of the Russian Navy
1224 Molniya- Introduced in 1999 the 1224.8 is the latest version of the in 1979 started 1224 series of Guided Missile Boats, the Molniya can reach speeds of 38 knots and can carry an wide arsenal of medium guided missiles
Subs
941 Akula Introduced in 1981 the Akula are ballistic missile submarines and are the largest submarines ever to be built. It carries 20 R-39 missiles, and has two 650mm torpedo tubes and four 533mm torpedo tubes.
949A Antey Introduced in 1986 the Antey is a Nuclear Powered cruise missile attack submarine, the Antay was designed primarily to attack American aircraft carrier battle groups.
877/636 Kilo Introduced respectively in 1982 and 1991 the Kilo Class submarines are diesel electric powered attack submarines, the 1991 636 is a generally improved version also used for Export.
971 Bars Introduced in 1985 the Bars-class submarines are multi-purpose submarines capable of strikes against groups of hostile ships and against coastal installations.
