BZ-74-1

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BZ-74-1
This vehicle's development was influenced by the M48A3 tank received from Vietnam. The model has a conventional configuration with a cast hull built from welded parts, as well as a welded turret made of rolled plates. Many solutions in the chassis and hull were adopted from the American vehicle.

122 mm Type-61

BZ-74-1

789T

12V150-1

BZ-74-1

Shell Types:

AP
HEAT
HE

Equipment:

Consumables:

Firepower:

Ammunition40 (rounds)
Caliber122 (mm)
Damage420 / 420 / 550 (HP)
Penetration223 / 270 / 61 (mm)
Rate of Fire4.29 (rounds/min)
Average Damage per Minute1800 (HP)
Shells in the Magazine  
Time for Loading Between Shots  (s)
Time for Complete Loading  (s)
Gun Loading14.00 (s)
Aiming Time2.70 (s)
Dispersion at 100 m0.39 (m)

Mobility:

Weight58.00 (t)
Engine Power900 (h.p.)
Specific Power15.52 (h.p./t)
Top Speed50 (km/h)
Reverse Speed15 (km/h)
Traverse Speed34 (deg/s)
Turret Traverse Speed25 (deg/s)

Survivability:

Hit Points1500 (HP)
Hull Armor180 / 60 / 60 (mm)
Turret Armor220 / 100 / 70 (mm)

Spotting:

View Range370 (m)
Signal Range570 (m)
 

Crew:

Commander(Radio Operator)
Gunner
Driver
Loader