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Type 62
The development of a lightweight version of the Type 59 tank was started in 1957. The new tank was designed to fight in the mountainous and boggy terrain of South China. The first prototype was built in 1962. Later the vehicle underwent several modernizations.
Modules
Gun
Turret
Engine
Suspension
Radio
Performance Stats
Firepower
Caliber
85mm
Damage (avg)
180HP
Penetration (avg)
145mm
Reload Time
5.50s
Aim Time
2.30s
Dispersion
0.370m
Rate of Fire
10.91/min
Depression
5°
Elevation
20°
Mobility
Top Speed
60km/h
Reverse Speed
23km/h
Hull Traverse
54°/s
Engine Power
430HP
Engine Fire Chance
0.1%
Survivability
Hit Points
880
Hull Front
35mm
Hull Sides
20mm
Hull Rear
20mm
Turret Front
45mm
Turret Sides
30mm
Turret Rear
20mm
View Range
390m
Turret Traverse
48°/s
Signal Range
600m