SOURCE: AFI
A recent incident at the Zhuhai Air Show has once again cast doubt on the reliability of Chinese-made military equipment. A Chinese-made VT4 main battle tank, intended to showcase its capabilities during a dynamic display, broke down and stalled, leaving it immobile until the end of the performance.
The malfunction occurred during a highly anticipated demonstration, highlighting a recurring issue with Chinese military hardware. The tank, which was scheduled to participate in the entire show program, was forced to withdraw due to mechanical failure.
This incident echoes a similar event in 2016, when a Type-96B tank broke down during the “Tank Biathlon” competition in Russia. The tank suffered a mechanical failure during the mechanized military sports competition, underscoring the reliability concerns surrounding Chinese military equipment.
While China has made significant strides in its military modernization efforts, such incidents raise questions about the quality and reliability of its advanced weaponry. As China continues to invest heavily in its military, addressing these issues will be crucial to ensuring the effectiveness and dependability of its equipment on the battlefield.