Type 69 Main Battle Tank (1969)
The Chinese-produced Type 69 has seen good export numbers.
The Type 69, unlike other modern tanks that use smoke grenades for self-preservation on the battlefield, operates an internal smoke creation system by incorporating raw diesel fuel into the exhaust system, thusly creating its own smoke screen on the move. Many Type 69 systems have undergone modernization programs to keep the system active and in frontline service for a few more years. Text ©2003-2013 www.MilitaryFactory.com • All Rights Reserved • No Reproduction Permitted
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Specifications for the
Type 69
Main Battle Tank
Country of Origin: China
Manufacturer: NORINCO (China North Industries Corporation) - China
Initial Year of Service: 1969
Production: 4,785
Focus Model: Type 69
Crew: 4
Overall Length: 29.04ft (8.85m)
Width: 10.73ft (3.27m)
Height: 9.19ft (2.80m)
Weight: 40.5 US Short Tons (36,700kg; 80,910lbs)
Powerplant: 1 x Type 12150L-7BW V-12 diesel engine generating 580hp @ 2,000rpm.
Maximum Speed: 31mph (50 km/h)
Maximum Range: 273 miles (440 km)
NBC Protection: Yes
Nightvision: Yes - Infrared
Armament:
1 x 100mm main gun
1 x 12.7mm anti-aircraft machine gun
1 x 7.62mm coaxial machine gun
1 x 7.62mm machine gun in bow
Ammunition:
Not Available.
Variants:
Type 69 - Prototype
Type 69-I - Prototype; Smoothbore main gun.
Type 69-II - Base Production Model; Rifled main gun.
Type 69-II-B/C - Command Version
Type 69-III (Type 79) - Improved Type 69-II
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