sws-2 has a vertical guidance of nearly 90° for both gun and missiles, LD-35 can probably do the same.
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It’s quite the conundrum to find the most accurate designation for this vehicle.
I always went with “SWS-2”.
The same thing applies to the CS/SA5, as it appears that it could be 3 different vehicles (all sharing the same turret).
Still, easily one of my most anticipated Chinese vehicles and an obvious +1 from me.
All SPAA gets an automatic yes from me.
SWS-2 and LD-35 do have some difference in tuttet shape.
Yes, but I always considered the “SWS-2” to be the one on the left. And it has been showcased under that designation.
As you can see, the plaque says “SWS-2”. But it’s an “LD-35” in the suggestion? I’m quite confused.
The SWS-2 I post, is the early version, and upgraded to the LD-35 now. While the SWS-2 still being used for the new one. Not sure about if the name is fully changed to LD-35 and SWS-2 abandoned. But one thing for sure, LD-35 is the new formal name.
It’s normal for Chinese weapons to change name and keep using more than 1 names at same time.
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I see, that’s interesting. Thank you.
Here are some pictures of the structure behind the tail door, from the picture, behind the left tail door is a relatively small equipment bay, and behind the right tail door may be an engine access
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I came across some pictures of this from the World Defense Show in Saudi Arabia earlier this year, I thought I’d share them, but also express my support for this, +1!
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Probably new version of SWS-2/LD-35, missiles changed to FB-10A
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