![]() When launching 105 mm armor-piercing projectiles, Type 15 is capable to effectively penetrates the active main battle tanks equipped by various countries and regions in southern and southwestern China. ![]() Type 15’s rifled gun with new 105 mm ammunition, which is superior to the 105mm tank gun (Type 94) fitted on Type 88 tank and Type 59 tank. The tank is confirmed in service as of 2018 and was showcased in the 70th National Day parade on Oct 1st 2019. Sightings of Type 15 were reported by Chinese citizens, but its existence was formally confirmed by the Chinese Ministry of Defense in December 2018. The vehicle was a replacement for the antiqued Type 62 light tank introduced in 1963 in which heavier Type 99 tanks have difficulties traversing. ![]() The Type 15 or VT-5 (export variant) is a Chinese third generation lightweight main battle tank (MBT) designed by Norinco. ![]()
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