The Type 15 is designed to fulfill the requirement for a lighter, more mobile modern tank that can effectively operate in highland/plateau, woodland and water-rich regions where the heavier Type 99 and Type 96 main battle tanks might have difficulties traversing.

The VT5, also named Type 15 or ZTQ-15 in the Chinese army, is a lightweight battle tank designed and manufactured by the Chinese defense company NORINCO (China North Industries Corporation). The VT5 was unveiled to the public during …

Mar 12, 2025 · The VT5 is an export variant of a modern Chinese light tank, with lighter armor and a more budget-friendly engine. Armed with a 105 mm gun, the VT5 has an autoloader where the shells are fed from the back of the turret into the gun, which is unusual for Chinese tanks.

It was designed to replace the Type 62 light tank declared obsolete and retired in 2013. It is also known as VT-5 when marketed for export. Dedicated to difficult or mountaineous terrains it is currently deployed on the China-India border in June 2020, and Tibetan Plateau.

Apr 24, 2023 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the NORINCO ZTQ-15 (Type 15 / VT-5) Light Tank including pictures.

The VT-5, which China North Industries Group Corp calls the most advanced light tank available in the international market, has a maximum weight of 36 tons, and is armed with a 105-mm rifled...

China North Industries Group Corporation (NORINCO) unveiled a new light tank called the "Type 15" (or "VT-5" for export) at the 2016 Zhuhai Air Show. The vehicle was approved by Chinese authorities in December 2018 and is said to be in service at the same time.

VT5 tank, featuring a weight of 33~36t, is equipped with 883hp (650kW) engine combined with hydro-dynamic transmission. Its max. road speed reaches 70km/h thanks to the lightweight and strong engine power. It adopts modular powerpack to …

According to pictures published on the China Defense Blog on May 02, 2020, the Chinese-made ZTQ15 or Type 15 light main battle tank is now in service with the 54th Heavy Armor Combined-Arms Brigade, Tibet Military Area Command.

CHINESE LIGHT TANK – ZTQ15/ VT5 1. ZTQ-15 / VT-5 /Type 15 30-Ton-Class Light Tank. Photos of an unidentified lightweight tank began to emerge in early 2014 on the Chinese Internet and social media. A lightweight MBT designated VT-5 was unveiled during the 2016 China