Tanks a lot: Armored vehicle training at Academy of Armored Forces Engineering
A tank is crossing a hillock barrier in vehicle driving demonstration at AAFE on July 22, 2014. Photo: Cui Meng /GT
A tank is on the vehicle driving demonstration at AAFE on July 22, 2014. Photo: Cui Meng /GT
A tank is on the vehicle driving demonstration at AAFE on July 22, 2014. Photo: Cui Meng /GT
A tank is on the vehicle driving demonstration at AAFE on July 22, 2014. Photo: Cui Meng /GT
A tank is on the vehicle driving demonstration at AAFE on July 22, 2014. Photo: Cui Meng /GT
A tank is on the vehicle driving demonstration at AAFE on July 22, 2014. Photo: Cui Meng /GT
Tanks are on the vehicle driving demonstration at AAFE on July 22, 2014. Photo: Cui Meng /GT
Tanks are on the vehicle driving demonstration at AAFE on July 22, 2014. Photo: Cui Meng /GT
Cadets stand next to a Type-89 Armored Carrier at the Academy of Armored Forces Engineering (AAFE) in Beijing on July 22, 2014. The Type-89 Armored Carrier, a second generation tracked armored carrier, was developed and produced independently in China and deployed in 1989. Photo: Pang Qi /GT
A Type-89 Armored Carrier is displayed at the AAFE in Beijing on July 22, 2014. The carrier can carry 13 passengers and two crew members. The Type 89 is designed to help coordinate with tanks in combat and support dismounted infantry with firepower. Photo: Pang Qi /GT
A Main Battle Tank 96A is displayed at the AAFE in Beijing on July 22, 2014. The tank can carry three crew members and drive at 59 kilometers an hour. The 96A performs well at night and is capable of hitting moving targets while in motion. Photo: Pang Qi /GT
A Medium Tank T-88 is displayed at the AAFE in Beijing on July 22, 2014. The four-soldier tank is equipped with heavy artillery cannon and 105 millimeter gun with thermal protection shield. Photo: Pang Qi /GT
A Medium Tank T-59D is displayed at the AAFE in Beijing on July 22, 2014. This medium tank, capable of carrying four soldiers, is equipped with a second-generation optical spot fire control system. Photo: Pang Qi /GT
Junior cadets prepare for armored vehicle training at AAFE on July 22, 2014. The tank driving course is required for third-year cadets in order to qualify as junior commanding officers. Photo: Pang Qi /GT
Junior cadets at AAFE conduct an armored vehicle demonstration in the academy on July 22, 2014. AFFE cadets must earn two certificates, including a commander certificate, to pass the course, said Li Shengli, head of training at AAFE. Photo: Pang Qi /GT
A tank moves during a demonstration at AAFE on July 22, 2014. Photo: Pang Qi /GT
A tank is on the vehicle driving demonstration at AAFE on July 22, 2014. Photo: Pang Qi /GT
A tank is on the vehicle driving demonstration at AAFE on July 22, 2014. Photo: Pang Qi /GT
A tank is performing drift as a special driving skill at AAFE on July 22, 2014. Photo: Pang Qi /GT
A tank is performing drift as a special driving skill at AAFE on July 22, 2014. Photo: Pang Qi /GT
Two tanks are on the vehicle driving demonstration at AAFE on July 22, 2014. Photo: Pang Qi /GT
Tanks and vehicles are on the vehicle driving demonstration at AAFE on July 22, 2014. Photo: Pang Qi /GT