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Type 63

Tank
The Norinco Type 63 is a Chinese amphibious light tank. First fielded in 1963, it is in many ways similar to the earlier Soviet PT-76. However, contrary to the popular belief, it does have some essential differences from the PT-76 in the vehicle's... Wikipedia
Armor: Welded rolled steel; 11 mm hull front; 14 mm hull upper side; 10 mm hull rear; 10 mm hull bottom; 10 mm hull top
Crew: 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver)
Engine: 12150L-2 12-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel; 402 hp (300 kW) at 2,000 rpm
Fuel capacity: 545 litres
Main armament: 85 mm Type 62-85TC rifled gun (47 rounds)
No. built: More than 1,550
Operational range: 370 km (road); 340 km (cross country); 120 km (water)