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59-16 China

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In 1957 a new light tank project was initiated by the Chinese government. Development of vehicle was completed in 1959. The new tank, weighing 16 tons, was equipped with a four-wheel torsion-bar suspension and a rear placement of the drive wheel, and mounted a 57-mm gun (later upgraded to 76-mm).

Nation China China
Tier Tier VI
Type Light Tank Light Tank
Cost Credits 900,000 Experience 31,000
Role Versatile Light Tank Versatile Light Tank

Crew

Crew Member Commander
Crew Member Gunner
Crew Member Driver
Crew Member Loader

Loader

Radio Operator

V

131

V

Type 102

VIII

9RM

V

131

V

57 mm 55-57FGA

VI

131 model 2

VI

12150L3

IX

A-220

VI

76 mm 54-76T

X

A-220A

VI

131-1

Characteristics

Firepower

85 / 85 / 95 HP Damage
112 / 189 / 29 mm Armor Penetration
3.20 s Gun reload time
18.75 rounds/min Rate of Fire
1,594 HP/min Damage per Minute
2.30 s Aiming Time
0.34 m Dispersion at 100 m
70 pcs Ammo Capacity

Mobility

16.06 / 16.50 t Weight/Load Limit
400 hp Engine Power
24.91 hp/t Specific Power
60 km/h Top Speed
52 deg/s Traverse Speed
48 deg/s Turret Traverse Speed

Survivability

640 HP Hit Points
30 / 20 / 20 mm Hull Armor
45 / 30 / 20 mm Turret Armor
12.03 s Suspension repair time

Spotting

350 m View Range
525 m Signal Range

Characteristics are specified for vehicles with crews trained to 100%.

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