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Type-63 light amphibious tank

Resembling a scaled down Type-59, the Type-63 light amphibious tank’s chassis is based on the Type-77 APC and its turret is derived from the Type-62 light tank.

Specifications

Armament 85mm cannon, 12.7mm and 7.62mm MG
Basic Load 85mm — 44 rds
Hull Thickness 23mm
Road Range 370 km
Max Speed Water: 12 km/hr
Paved Road: 64 km/hr
Fording Amphibious
Vertical Obstacle .87 m
Trench 2.9 m
Climb Slope 38 degrees

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