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ZTQ-15 (Type 15)

Light main battle tankIn serviceFielded 2017Pending verification
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ZTQ-15 (Type 15)
Photo: 颐园居 · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeLight main battle tank
Date of introduction2017
ProliferationAt least 2 countries
ManufacturerNorincoMed[1]
Crew3Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Width3.3 m11 ftMed[1]
Height2.5 m8 ftMed[1]
Combat weight33 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
Engine power1,000 hpMed[1]
Cruising range450 km280 mi · 243 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed70 km/h43 mph · 38 ktMed[1]
Fording depth1.1 mMed[1]
Protection
Hull ArmorStandard steel armour protection against firing of small arms and shell splinters.Med[1]
Turret ArmorStandard steel armour protection against firing of small arms and shell splinters.Med[1]
Applique ArmorYes, modular add-on armor kit.Med[1]
Active Protection SystemYesMed[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Smoke EquipmentYes, This system triggers smoke grenade dischargers once the tank is illuminated by a laser beam.Med[1]
Armament
Main armamentINA, 105 mmMed[1]
Secondary armament1 x Type 67 7.62mm General-Purpose Machine Gun; 1 x QLZ-04 37mm Automatic Grenade Launcher; 1 x W85 12.7mm Heavy Machine GunMed[1]
Fire control
Computerized FCSYes, a modern Fire Control System.Med[1]
Main Gun StabilizationYesMed[1]
Laser RangfinderYesMed[1]
Ballistic ComputerYesMed[1]
Gunner's Thermal SightYesMed[1]
Commander's Panoramic Sight with Thermal Vision.Yes, Thermal vision allows to engage targets at night and during adverse weather conditions.Med[1]
Variants
VT5Export version.[1]
Weapons and payload options · 2Confidence · Source
APFSDS105 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
A total of 38 rounds or missiles are carried for the main gun.
Armor penetration
up to 500 mm of rolled homogenous armor.
Grenade37mm ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
30 rounds
Summary

The ZTQ-15 (Type 15) Chinese Light Main Battle Tank (MBT) is a Chinese third-generation lightweight main battle tank (MBT). The vehicle was a replacement for the antiquated Type 62 light tank introduced in 1963.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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BangladeshChina
Sources
  1. ZTQ-15 (Type 15) Chinese Light Main Battle Tank (MBT), U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-04 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
  • 2026-10-05 Added photo (CC BY-SA 4.0)