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PGZ09
The PGZ09 is a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun of Chinese origin. It was developed to supplement and eventually replace the PGZ95 in Chinese service. Compared to its predecessor the PGZ09 has more capable armament and sensors. For several years this vehicles was called PGZ07. It now appears the old designation is incorrect.
Project 636 Varshavyanka class
Project 636 Varshavyanka is a class of diesel-electric attack submarines of Russian origin. In the West these ships are known as the "Improved Kilo class". The name Varshavyanka refers to the Warsaw pact. This class was initially developed for export to Warsaw Pact nations. After the fall of the Soviet Union the final stages of the development were financed by China, which is the major export customer for this class.
100mm KSM-65
The KSM-65 is an early Cold War era coastal defense gun of Soviet origin. Development started in the later stages of World War 2 as the S-65. Although the S-65 successfully passed Soviet state trials in 1948, the decision was made in 1951 to base the new coastal defense system on the 100mm KS-19 anti-aircraft gun and add an advanced off-mount fire control system for the entire battery.
150mm sIG-33
The sIG-33 is a World War 2 era heavy infantry gun of German origin. It was developed in the interbellum based on experience gained during World War 1. What makes the sIG-33 unique is that it was the only large caliber infantry gun in widespread service during the war. Despite obvious drawbacks it was deemed effective and was produced until the very end of the war. This iconic piece of equipment saw action in all German theaters of war. The concept of the heavy infantry gun saw no use after the war.
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