Type 79

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Summary

Origin country🇨🇳 China
CategoryMain Battle Tank
Sub-typeMedium Main Battle Tank
ManufacturerNorinco
Number built units

Technical specifications

Type 79
Range440 km
Crew3 personnels
Height2.8 m (9.2 ft)
Width3.27 m (10.7 ft)
Length8.55 m (28.1 ft)
Max. speed50 km/h (31 mph)
EngineDiesel Engine with 750 hp
Weapon 11 100 smoothbore barrel gun
Weapon 21 NSV 12.7mm machine gun
Weapon 32 7.62mm PKT machine guns