Type 62

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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.

85 mm Type 62

Type 62

A-220

NORINCO 12150L3

Type 62

Shell Types:

AP
HEAT
HE

Equipment:

Consumables:

Firepower:

Ammunition47 (rounds)
Caliber85 (mm)
Damage180 / 180 / 300 (HP)
Penetration145 / 220 / 43 (mm)
Rate of Fire10.91 (rounds/min)
Average Damage per Minute1964 (HP)
Shells in the Magazine  
Time for Loading Between Shots  (s)
Time for Complete Loading  (s)
Gun Loading5.50 (s)
Aiming Time2.30 (s)
Dispersion at 100 m0.37 (m)

Mobility:

Weight/Load Limit21.00 / 24.00 (t)
Engine Power430 (h.p.)
Specific Power20.48 (h.p./t)
Top Speed60 (km/h)
Reverse Speed23 (km/h)
Traverse Speed54 (deg/s)
Turret Traverse Speed48 (deg/s)

Survivability:

Hit Points880 (HP)
Hull Armor35 / 20 / 20 (mm)
Turret Armor45 / 30 / 20 (mm)

Spotting:

View Range390 (m)
Signal Range600 (m)
 

Crew:

Commander
Gunner
Driver
Loader(Radio Operator)