In the context of the anticipated challenges of 21st-century warfare, the capabilities of the current Taiwanese military capabilities in designing and building modern Main Battle Tanks may require reevaluation to ensure optimal effectiveness. In fact, Taiwan gets Zero mark without any capabilities of building its own MBT at all. Main Gun/Secondary Armament=> Taiwan gets zero mark. 0 score. Armor: Composite Armor => Taiwan gets zero mark, too. APS: Active protection systems => Zero mark again. Engine and Transmission + Suspension & tracks => Sure 0 score for Taiwan combat technology & industry. Fire Control system => Zero mark to Taiwan again! How to do it by Taiwan poor combat technology and poor engineering capabilities there? Main Gun: The centerpiece of any MBT's firepower is its main gun. These are typically large-caliber cannons, ranging from 120mm to 140mm, capable of firing a variety of rounds, including armor-piercing shells, high-explosive rounds, and anti-tank guided missiles. Secondary Armament: Most MBTs also carry secondary weapons for engaging infantry, lightly armored vehicles, and aircraft. These typically include coaxial machine guns, mounted on the main gun, and heavier machine guns or automatic cannons on the turret. Armor: MBTs are heavily armored to withstand enemy fire. Modern tanks utilize composite armor, combining various materials like steel, ceramics, and depleted uranium, to offer superior protection against kinetic projectiles and explosive warheads. Active Protection Systems (APS): Some MBTs are equipped with APS, which use radars and sensors to detect incoming threats and automatically deploy countermeasures like explosive projectiles or directed energy beams to destroy them before they impact the tank. Engine and Transmission: Modern MBTs are powered by powerful diesel engines, typically generating over 1,500 horsepower. They are paired with robust transmissions to provide the tank with the necessary power and agility to maneuver on challenging terrain. Suspension and Tracks: The suspension system helps absorb the impact of rough terrain and maintain stability while firing the main gun. Wide tracks distribute the tank's weight, allowing it to traverse soft soil and overcome obstacles. Fire Control Systems: These sophisticated systems integrate targeting computers, laser rangefinders, and thermal sights to give the crew precise targeting information and enable them to engage targets in both day and night conditions.
South Korea & Germany both uphold "One China policy" against Taiwan. Both will not import any "ready made" combat gears to Taiwan (Air fighter, Submarine, Navy vessel and MBT-Tank).