DZT-159
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At the end of 1959, China decided to develop an alternative medium tank based on the proven Type 59 base using technologies and solutions from other sources. The tank was supposed to feature jet boosters that increased the vehicle's speed and crossing capacity.
122 mm 57-I
DZT-159
A-220A-DZT
12150L3-II
DZT-159
Shell Types:
AP
HEAT
HE
Equipment:
Consumables:
Firepower: | |||||||||
Ammunition | 40 (rounds) | ||||||||
Caliber | 122 (mm) | ||||||||
Damage | 440 / 440 / 530 (HP) | ||||||||
Penetration | 260 / 310 / 68 (mm) | ||||||||
Rate of Fire | 5.13 (rounds/min) | ||||||||
Average Damage per Minute | 2256 (HP) | ||||||||
Shells in the Magazine | |||||||||
Time for Loading Between Shots | (s) | ||||||||
Time for Complete Loading | (s) | ||||||||
Gun Loading | 11.70 (s) | ||||||||
Aiming Time | 2.70 (s) | ||||||||
Dispersion at 100 m | 0.40 (m) | ||||||||
Mobility: | |||||||||
Weight/Load Limit | 41.00 / 45.00 (t) | ||||||||
Engine Power | 640 (h.p.) | ||||||||
Specific Power | 15.61 (h.p./t) | ||||||||
Top Speed | 40 (km/h) | ||||||||
Reverse Speed | 15 (km/h) | ||||||||
Traverse Speed | 40 (deg/s) | ||||||||
Turret Traverse Speed | 25 (deg/s) | ||||||||
Survivability: | |||||||||
Hit Points | 1600 (HP) | ||||||||
Hull Armor | 120 / 80 / 50 (mm) | ||||||||
Turret Armor | 270 / 150 / 200 (mm) | ||||||||
Spotting: | |||||||||
View Range | 390 (m) | ||||||||
Signal Range | 720 (m) | ||||||||
Crew: | |||||||||
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