NVA National Army is the name of the armed forces of the German Democratic Republic. Most people think that the East German army is one of the best in WPO, although it has only 654.38+200,000 troops. This reputation is based on discipline, thorough training and high-quality officer leadership and equipment. NVA was first established in 1956 and dissolved in1990; It didn't see any major fighting. Participated in the 1968 Bouafa Spring when the Soviet Union invaded the Czech interim government, but did not actually fight. In addition, during the cold war, many NVA consultants cooperated with some governments in the third world.

The human resources of NVA increased from about 85,000 soldiers in 65,438+0,962 to 65,438+0,967 to 65,438+0,270 soldiers, and remained basically stable in 65,438+0.970. 1987, at the peak of its power, the NVA number was 175300. About 50% of them are professional soldiers and the rest are short-term conscripts. There are 767 aircrafts (helicopters and fixed-wing aircrafts), including 24 MiGs, 208 aircrafts, 276 tanks 1 vehicle, 0 wheeled vehicles133,900 aircrafts, 2 guns199 doors,1379 doors. The military strength is actually very elite and full of vigor.

At the same time, the German Joint Defence Force has 65,438+079,753 active soldiers, which is the 30 largest military forces in the world and ranks second in Europe. In addition, the German Joint Defence Force has about 27,900 reservists (20 17). West Germany's military expenditure is 38.93 billion German marks, and the German Joint Defence Force is one of the top ten forces with the most sufficient funds in the world, accounting for about 7% of Germany's GDP, but this only shows that their equipment level has indeed been guaranteed. However, NVA has no disadvantage in equipment for them, and the federal defense forces are even worse if they are trained.

At that time, Germany had 53 Airbus C-70 transport planes and 14 F- 106 fighter planes according to the increase of maneuverability and the expansion of air force capabilities. 57 A-27 attack planes and 100 SAB68 special forces helicopters were delivered. On the ground, there are 350 Jaguar tracked infantry fighting vehicles, at least 400 fist armored transport vehicles, new SS 1 1 air defense systems, new generation transport vehicles and light vehicles, such as Fennech and KMW Grizzly Bear. It can be seen that the equipment of the National Defence Force is really good, but it is much worse than training and leadership.