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Type 15 light tank

Country of Origin: China

The Type 15 light tank has been developed to replace the People's Liberation Army Type 62 tanks.The Type 15 is intended to outperform heavier main battle tanks in challenging terrain and climates. Reports suggest that the tank would be used for reconnaissance, infantry and amphibious warfare missions.

Among the conditions the vehicle has been designed for is the thin-air and low temperatures associated with high-altitude plateaus and mountains in the Tibet semi-autonomous region....

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