Elon Musk Shocked: China Announced MOST DANGEROUS Military Technology

Naturally, as the world's most populated country, China possesses the world's largest military force. However, combat is a unique event in which numerical advantage is not always advantageous.

To bolster this position, Chinese troops are ranked as the world's third most lethal military force, trailing only the US and Russia. China may have more soldiers, but the US and Russia have better weapons.

Additionally, China is infamous for underreporting its military spending. The Chinese defence budget is periodically published. The West, on the other hand, believes that the stated data is inconsistent and has been adjusted to reflect a lower total expenditure.

Additionally, the Chinese army is relatively modest, which means that their strength is not frequently on display. When China celebrated its 70th anniversary with a military parade, President Xi Jinping showed off some of the country's most lethal and cutting-edge weapons.

Since then, a slew of images and videos have appeared online, clearly underlining China's overwhelming military might to anybody who cares to look. In today's post, we're going to take a detailed look at some of the most frightening Chinese military technology and weapons we've ever seen. Additionally, we'll analyse the ramifications of China's recent military advances.

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Electromagnetic Railgun

A railgun is a type of weapon that can fire long-range projectiles at speeds of up to 5,400 miles per hour.

To put things into perspective, a handheld railgun would inflict the same amount of damage as an air rifle. Since 2005, the US Navy has invested more than $500 million in developing this technology. The project, however, was shelved in 2021 for reasons best known to the hierarchy.

In comparison, China is actively pursuing technological advancements in this field, and trials have proved effective thus far, according to China's Global Times. As soon as 2025, these huge machines could be used on Chinese warships.

Railgun technology could be used to make electromagnetic catapults for Chinese aircraft carriers in the future.

VT-4

For a long time, Chinese tanks were thought to be bad, especially when compared to American tanks.

This is mostly because the tanks and associated technologies were borrowed from foreign prototypes, but it is a frequent occurrence in the majority of countries. However, the Chinese are commonly regarded as being more guilty.

Although the situation has remained relatively stable, a few tanks have deviated from this rule.The VT-4 isn't like many Chinese tanks from the early 1900s because it was built with a lot of creativity and new technology.

Alternatively referred to as the BT-3,000, this third-generation tank weighs 52 tonnes and is capable of reaching a top speed of 43 miles per hour. China previously provided VT-4 tanks to Pakistan and Nigeria.

And sources say that the West African government sometimes uses it to fight Boko Haram, a local terrorist group.

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Type 99 Tanks

China's first mass-produced combat tank is the Type 99, or ZTZ-99. Compared to a U.S. M1A2 armoured carrier, this tank is called the People's Liberation Army Ground Force "biggest and most advanced combat tank."

The Type 99 tank has been modified with "new armour packages, larger-caliber cannons, enhanced fire-control systems, and modern electronics and communications."

Additionally, it is equipped with a 1500-horsepower turbo diesel engine, which makes it faster than the M1A2 tank.

Dongfeng-17

The Dongfeng-17, also known as the DF-17, is a new type of ballistic missile that has a high penetration rate and is very accurate.

It is meant to work with hypersonic glide vehicles, making it difficult to track or destroy by missile defence systems. Additionally, the DF-17 is capable of transporting conventional as well as nuclear payloads. People in the military and intelligence fields in the United States are said to be concerned about this.

"We have no defence against the use of such a weapon against us," stated General John Hyten, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Harbin Z-20

Here's another example of China's copy-and-paste approach to military equipment development. The Harbin Z-20 bears a striking similarity to the Sikorsky UH-60, popularly known as the Black Hawk, in the United States.

According to reports, the Chinese government purchased some Black Hawk helicopters from the United States in the 1980s when relations between the two nations were still cordial.

According to experts, those Black Hawks served as a model for the Harbin Z-20 choppers. Some opponents have dubbed this military utility helicopter the "Copy Hawk," but the Chinese wouldn't mind because the Harbin Z-20 truly delivers the goods with a payload of 5,000 kg.

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Xian H-6N

The Xian H-6 is a long-range nuclear strategic bomber designed as an enhanced model of the H-6 family. It is capable of carrying anti-ship and land-attack nuclear missiles beneath its belly.

It stole the show at China's 70th-anniversary military parade and is viewed as a significant danger to US nuclear carriers and other warships operating in the western Pacific region.

Dongfeng-41

Many believe that China's most devastating military weapon is the Dongfeng-41. This intercontinental ballistic missile is regarded as the world's longest-range projectile, surpassing even the United States' LGM-30 Minuteman.

According to unconfirmed reports, Dongfeng-41 can travel from China to the United States in less than 30 minutes. It is capable of reaching a top speed of 19,000 miles per hour and carrying up to ten independently targetable nuclear warheads.

Sky Hawk Stealth Drone

The Sky Hawk is an autonomous, stealth drone with a slew of ground-breaking high-tech capabilities, including the ability to communicate with manned aircraft during missions and surveillance.

In addition, the Sky Hawk drone, like the DF-17 missiles, is very hard to find with traditional rocket missile systems.

The chief engineer of China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation, explained that "battlefields of the future will be extremely intense and hostile, and stealthy drones like the Sky Hawk will play a critical role." What Are China's Latest Military Upgrades' Consequences?

While the majority of these weapons are untested, China has not fought a war in over four decades. Numerous commentators have characterised China's recent military achievements as bad news for the United States and other countries. China's approach to disputes and war-related circumstances with other countries is typically non-confrontational.

There are concerns, though, that Asian powers may respond to the call of war now that they possess more sophisticated weapons. According to US Senator Angus King, "the consequences of China or Russia developing these weapons might be devastating." There is no reason for fear. Colonel Zhou, a senior Chinese officer who served in several capacities in the Guangzhou Air Force Regional Command, says that there is no reason for fear.

He stated that China, unlike the United States, has no aim of policing the world. President Biden, on the other hand, didn't believe him when he said in October 2021 that he was worried about China's recent development of nuclear weapons.

Between China and the United States, there is a perceived lack of trust; tensions continue to simmer on both sides. Meanwhile, the global arms race is rapidly intensifying; we can only hope for no nasty shocks.

What are your thoughts on China's latest military hardware? Should the United States of America and the rest of the world be fearful? Kindly inform us in the comment section.

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