The GL5 Active Protection System is an

active protection system An active protection system is a system designed to actively prevent certain anti-tank weapons from destroying a vehicle. Countermeasures that either conceal the vehicle from, or disrupt the guidance of an incoming guided missile threat are desig ...

developed in China by NORINCO designed for

main battle tank A main battle tank (MBT), also known as a battle tank or universal tank, is a tank that fills the role of armor-protected direct fire and maneuver in many modern armies. Cold War-era development of more powerful engines, better suspension s ...

s and infantry fighting vehicles. The system can detect incoming warheads such as anti-tank guided missiles ( ATGM) with a range of 100m and within a 360-degree horizontal and 20-degree band. Upon detection, two defensive rockets are fired at the incoming threat. The system employs four multi-mission fire control radars for tracking and engaging incoming threats. It is to be installed on VT-4 main battle tanks and VT-5 light tanks.

External links

NORINCO home pageVideo demonstration
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References

{{People's Liberation Army Armoured fighting vehicle equipment Weapons countermeasures Land active protection systems