Type 69-II Chinese Main Battle Tank (MBT)
Type 69
Main Battle Tank (MBT)
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Basic Information
Name
Type 69-II Chinese Main Battle Tank (MBT)
Designation
Type 69
Alternate Designation
Type 69
Equipment Type
Main Battle Tank (MBT)
Manufacturer
NORINCO
Date of Introduction
1983
Description
The Type 69-II Chinese Main Battle Tank (MBT) became the production standard MBT of the Type 69 family, it was developed primarily for the export market and remains in service with countries throughout the world despite its age. It is an upgrade of Type 59 and Types 69 detailed below, however, it is on a par with improved Type 59s.
Ground Specifications
Crew
4
Engine
V-12 Diesel (580 hp)
NBC Protection
Yes
Max Speed
50.0 km/h
System
Alternative Designation
Type 69
Type
Main Battle Tank (MBT)
Manufacturer
Norinco
Crew
4 ea
Dimensions
Length, Overall
8.589 m
Length, Hull
6.243 m
Width, Overall
3.307 m
Width, Hull
3.27 m
Height, to Turret Roof
3.909 m
Height, to Axis of Fire
1.75 m
Track
2.64 m
Track Width
580 mm
Length of Track on Ground
3.845 m
Weight
36,700 kg
Ground Pressure
0.823 kg/cm² (80,709,Pa) (11.71,psi)
Ground Clearance
0.425 m
Automotive
Engine Name
12150L-7BW
Engine Type
V-12, Diesel
Engine Power
580 hp at 2,000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
15.80 hp/t
Fuel Capacity
935 litres
Maximum Speed
50 km/h
Maximum Range with Main Fuel Supply
420 km
Suspension
torsion bar
Electrical System
24V
Gradient
60%
Side Slope
40%
Vertical Obstacle
0.80 m
Trench
2.7 m
Communications
Note
Communications are provided by a Type 889 radio and a Model 803 intercom for the commander, gunner, loader, and driver.
Main Weapon System
System
Name
1 × turret-mounted 100mm Type 69 Smoothbore Gun
Type
Smoothbore Gun
Caliber
100 mm
Length, Barrel
INA
Weight
INA
Elevation
+18° (320 mils)/-5° (-89 mils)
Traverse
360° (6,400 mils)
Muzzle Velocity
975 m/s
Maximum Rate of Fire
4-6 Rounds Per Minute
Maximum Range
1,000 m
Note
Fires Chinese developed HEAT, APDS, and APHE rounds.
Ammunition
Name
INA
Type
HEAT
Caliber
100 mm
Basic Load
44 Rounds
Coaxial Weapon System
System
Name
1 × Coaxial-Mounted 7.62 mm Type 59T Machine Gun
Type
General-Purpose Machine Gun
Caliber
7.62 mm
Length
1.120 mm
Barrel Length
719 mm
Width
INA
Weight
13.6 kg empty without mount
Operation
Gas operated, long stroke gas piston
Rifling
4 grooves, right hand twist
Muzzle Velocity
800 m/s
Rate of Fire
650 rpm
Magazine
Belt fed, 250 round
Sights
Iron sights, post front and U-notch on tangent leaf rear, 856 mm sight radius
Ammunition
Type
Rifle
Caliber
7.62 mm
Cartridge
7.62x54mm
Basic Load
3,000 Rounds
Auxiliary Weapon System
System
Name
1 × Bow-Mounted 12.7mm Type 54 Machine Gun
Type
General-Purpose Machine Gun
Caliber
12.7 mm
Manufacturer
Norinco
Length
1.625 mm
Weight
34 kg
Barrel Length
1.070 mm
Rifling
8 grooves, right hand twist
Action
Gas operated, open bolt
Muzzle Velocity
840 - 860 m/s
Rate of Fire
600 rpm
Feed System
Belt fed, 50 round belts
Locking
Hinged flaps in bolt
Sights
Iron sights, hooded post front and ladder sight rear;
Optional anti-aircraft spider web sight
Ammunition
Type
Rifle
Caliber
12.7mm
Cartridge
12.7x108mm
Basic Load
3,000 Rounds
Fire Control System
FCS Name
Tank Simplified Fire Control System (TSFCS)
Computerized FCS
Yes
FCS Components
The Tank Simplified Fire Control System (TSFCS), which consists of three main components; the TLR1A tank LRF, a 1A ballistic computer, and the TGS-A tank gunsight.
Gun Sight
Yes
TLR1A Tank LRF Range
300 to 3,000 m
Sensors
The tank is fitted with sensors for elevation and traverse rates, crosswind, air temperature, and ammunition charge temperature.
Protection
Hull Armor
The hull of the Type 69-II is built from welded steel and the turret is built from two D-shaped cast sections that are welded together. The steel varies in thickness from 20 to 203 mm
Turret Armor
The steel varies in thickness from 20 to 203 mm
Applique Armor
INA
Explosive Reactive Armor
Limited due to turret design
Active Protection System
INA
Mine Clearing
No
Self-Entrenching Blade
INA
NBC Protection
Yes
Smoke Equipment
If a smoke screen is required, the driver can inject diesel into the exhaust to generate a thick sheet of smoke obscuring the tank from view and the platform is painted with IR reflecting paint.
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Tanks
Land > Tanks
Filter Label
T
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
8.59 m
Width
3.31 m
Height
—
Weight
36700 kg
Operators (5)
Iran
Bangladesh
Myanmar
Thailand
Zimbabwe
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