The birth of XCB-01 as well as hundreds of other defense products displayed at the exhibition is an important milestone marking the progress of Vietnam's defense industry, gradually shifting from improvement, repair, and assembly to self-reliance in designing and manufacturing modern weapons.

In modern warfare, infantry fighting vehicles play an important role on the battlefield. Not simply a means of transporting soldiers, infantry fighting vehicles are also integrated with powerful firepower, high mobility and solid armor, which can directly support infantry forces in offensive and defensive operations. In urban combat environments or complex terrain, infantry fighting vehicles are considered "iron fists" that contribute significantly to the success of combined arms campaigns.

XCB-01 infantry fighting vehicle at the A80 task force training session on July 17. Photo: PHU SON

Colonel Nguyen Quang Hung, Deputy Director of the Department of Technology Management, General Department of Defense Industry, said: The XCB-01 infantry fighting vehicle has been researched and developed by the General Department of Defense Industry since 2022, with the participation of many agencies and units inside and outside the General Department. As a complex military product, to research, manufacture and produce the XCB-01 vehicle requires the synchronous participation of many units in many fields: from mechanics, chemicals to electronics, control, optics... In which, Factory Z189 (General Department of Defense Industry) plays a pivotal role in manufacturing the armored vehicle body and the basic chassis - one of the key components that determines the mobility, structural strength and protection level of the vehicle.

According to Lieutenant Colonel Ta Thanh Hai, Director of Factory Z189, to meet the requirements of the mission, the staff and engineers of the Factory focus on mastering technology in design and construction on new software, such as: 3D Inventor, Shipconstructor, total section cutting... With the use of modern simulation software, Factory Z189 has simulated kinematic, mechanical and aerodynamic factors, ensuring optimized defense capabilities, flexible operation on all terrains and the ability to integrate weapons.

The highlight of the XCB-01 infantry fighting vehicle is that it is equipped with an advanced fire control system, an active and passive armor protection system, and the ability to integrate information and coordinate operations in modern formations. The XCB-01 infantry fighting vehicle's shell is not simply an outer protective shell, but a multi-layer armor structure, requiring high resistance to armor-piercing fire, shrapnel and pressure from the modern battlefield environment. To meet these strict technical and tactical requirements, Factory Z189 has invested in an advanced metal cutting, bending, welding and heat treatment line system.

In addition, the interior of the vehicle is scientifically and reasonably designed with anti-collision seats, electronic control panel, laser warning sensors and 360-degree surveillance cameras. The research team at Factory Z189 pays special attention to optimizing the design of the fuel supply system, with high safety, anti-rust, ensuring stable fuel flow even when the vehicle is tilted, climbing slopes or wading. Weighing about 15 tons, the XCB-01 infantry fighting vehicle uses a highly cross-country crawler mechanism, operating at high speeds in water environments, enhancing the ability to land and operate on many types of complex terrain.

One of the outstanding advantages of XCB-01 is the active defense system combining advanced smoke bullet manufacturing technology, synchronized with the new generation laser warning system. "Research, design, manufacture of launcher and smoke bullet system to protect XCB-01 infantry fighting vehicle" is also the first topic to be successfully researched and manufactured in Vietnam. This special product, led by the research team of Factory Z121 (General Department of Defense Industry), has marked an important breakthrough, opening a new direction in the development of active defense technology for combat vehicles of our Army.

Major Nguyen Van Vinh, Deputy Head of the Technical Department of Factory Z121, said: Manufacturing smoke bullets to counter lasers, thermal imaging sensors or optical reconnaissance equipment. Therefore, the first problem is to research smoke-generating compounds that can absorb, scatter or deflect these wavelengths. We have surveyed, analyzed and screened dozens of smoke chemical combinations. After many tests and adjustments, the new smoke-generating mixture has been successfully researched by the research team, meeting technical criteria such as high smoke density, strong scattering ability, shielding time, etc.

The vehicle research and development process is the result of cooperation between many research units and factories in the defense industry. The design and manufacturing are carried out with strict procedures; a synthesis of traditional military mechanical knowledge and the application of the latest achievements in materials science, sensor technology, fire control technology and military electronics. From the chassis, armor, weapon systems to the air conditioning of the vehicle compartment... all are localized with increasingly high manufacturing levels.

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