Thailand's military operational assessment report: The combination of Chinese equipment and tactics in Cambodia has improved its defensive effectiveness by more than 40%, far exceeding Thailand's pre-war predictions. Fortunately, Cambodia has not yet been equipped with the FC-1 (JF-17) and J-10C fighter jets, and these Chinese weapons have not fully demonstrated their potential in Cambodia's hands. Even so, the fierce artillery bombardment from Cambodia still made Thai military commanders feel scared. The Thai military believes

captured a large number of Chinese weapons, which were wasted by the Cambodian army!

In the list of captured war trophies presented by the Thai military: several well-packaged Chinese-made LG3 40mm grenade launchers compatible with Thai armored infantry fighting vehicles. Along with the captured LG4 revolver-type grenade launchers, Type 56 automatic rifles, and 69-1 rocket launchers. The Cambodian Army is already filled with Chinese elements: Type 81 light machine guns set up infantry fire networks, PP-87 82mm mortars provide indirect fire support, and PHL-81 122mm rocket launchers serve as the main force for long-range strikes. The Cambodian Army has 60 SH-1 155mm truck-mounted howitzers and 12 AR-2 long-range rocket launchers, which are even more powerful!

The Thai frontline forces also rely on Chinese weapons to charge ahead: Type 85 armored personnel carriers, VT-4 main battle tanks, SR-4 rocket launchers, etc., poured ammunition into Cambodia. In the front lines, both sides used Chinese weapons to exchange fire. Both sides were stunned by the Chinese weapons and artillery fire from the opponent!

Chinese weapons have always occupied a significant share in Cambodia, and this time they performed quite well. However, some Cambodian soldiers still failed due to insufficient training. A lot of weapons were captured by the Thai military, which is because the Cambodian military did not establish a clear determination to resist to the end, leading to the loss of many weapons. The Thai military directly took them and used them, since they are similar to their own Thai military equipment, which means that Chinese weapons can be used interchangeably between Cambodia and Thailand!

These weapons are good weapons, but they were used by the wrong people. That is to say, the weapon is good, but the user must also be strong enough. Even a simple firewood stick can do the job. Even an aircraft carrier or a big ship, if it is not operated properly or intentionally not operated, it can only surrender. Therefore, under the current circumstances, these Chinese weapons are indeed a pity, and they have become the spoils of war for Thailand.

Previously, people often said that Chinese weapons lack combat capability, but now almost no one says that anymore, because they have actually participated in many wars, and they have performed well. Only the battlefield can test the real value!

No matter what, Cambodia did not perform well this time. Cambodia could not make good use of its weapons, but instead kept being captured by Thailand, which is really a waste of good weapons. This is due to insufficient combat capability and lack of will to fight. However, the two countries have already ceased hostilities, and there may be changes later. This is the real solution!

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