The VT2 is a Main Battle Tank designed and manufactured by the Chinese company NORINCO, it is an export version of the Chinese Type 96A MBT. the tank is equipped with advanced computerized firing control systems and various sensors. It was unveiled in 2012 and is now in service with China and Tanzania.
Country users: Tanzania
Technical Data
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Armament
Main Armament: 125mm fully stabilized Smoothbore Gun
Second Armament: One coaxial machine gun Type 80 7.62mm
One QJG-89 12.7mm Heavy Machine Gun
Ammunition: 7.62mm: 2,250 rounds / 12.7mm: 500 rounds
Other: 2 x 6 smoke grenade launchers -
Design and protection
Standard Armor: 670 mm ( turret)
Add-On Armor: Composite armor
Passive Armor: NA
Active Armor: ERA Explosive Reactive Armor front of the turret and hull
Active Protection System: NA -
Mobility
Engine: V12 turbocharged diesel
Transmission: Manual transmission
Suspension: Torsion Bar with six road wheels with the drive sprocket at the rear, idler at the front
Speed: 57 km/h
Cruising Range: 500 km
Crossing Capacity: Gradient: 60% - Side Slope: 40% - Vertical step: 0.8 m - Trench: 2.7 m
Amphibious Capacity: 1.4 m without preparation -
Combat Equipment
Fire Control: YES
Laser Rage Finder: YES
Night Visions Systems YES
Day Vision Systems YES
NBC Protection System YES
Radio Systems: VHFTransceiver and digital data
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