Chinese television showed footage of tests of the complex of active protection of armored vehicles

Spectacular footage of the final tests of the new GL-5 Raptor armored vehicle active protection system was distributed on Chinese television. This complex has been created by the industrial corporation China North Industries Group Corporation, better known as NORINCO, since 2017.

KAZ GL-5 is designed for installation on PLA VT-4 main battle tanks and VT-5 light tanks. Using four small multifunctional radars, the system detects approaching warheads at a distance of up to 100 meters from the armored vehicle within a 360-degree radius.



When a flying anti-tank or tactical missile is detected, the GL-5 Raptor complex automatically launches two short-range protective anti-missiles. Launchers are located on all sides of the tower, which provides all-round protection for the combat vehicle.


For the first time, the upgraded VT-4A1 tank with an active protection system was presented by NORINCO last November at AirShow China. The updated vehicle can not only defend against ATGMs, but also launch small attack drones. To protect against attacks from the air, the roof of the tower is equipped with new reactive armor.

Judging by the published footage, the new development of Chinese engineers is doing its job.