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Type 85-III |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Designations |
Type 85-III (Type 96) |
| Manufacturer(s) |
China North Industries Corporation |
| Status |
Available for production. Prototype complete. |
| Production Period |
1996-present |
Production Quantity |
1500+ |
| Type |
MBT |
Crew |
3 (C-G-D) |
| Length, overall |
10.4m (1) |
Length, hull |
n/a |
| Width, overall |
3.4m |
Height, overall |
2.2m |
| Combat Weight |
42500kg |
Unloaded Weight |
n/a |
| Radio, external |
n/a |
Communication, crew |
n/a |
| FIREPOWER |
| Main Armament |
125mm smoothbore gun |
Ammunition Carried |
42x125mm |
| Gun Traverse |
360º |
Elevation/Depression |
-6º/+14º |
| Traverse Rate |
n/a |
Elevation Rate |
n/a |
| Gun Stabilization |
vertical/horizontal |
Rangefinder |
laser |
| Night Vision |
passive |
Auto-Loader |
yes |
| Secondary Armament |
7.62mm (coxial); 12.7mm MG (AA) |
Ammunition Carried |
na |
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| MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS |
| Engine |
V-type diesel |
Transmission |
planetary type, 7 forward and 1 reverse |
| Horsepower |
1,000hp |
Suspension |
hydraulic control with automatic, semi-automatic or manual modes |
| Power/Weight Ratio |
23.52 hp/tonne |
Track Width |
n/a |
| Speed, on road |
65km/h |
Track Ground Contact |
n/a |
| Fuel Capacity |
n/a |
Ground Pressure |
0.771 kg/cm² |
| Range, on road |
400 or 600km (2) |
Gradient |
n/a |
| Fuel Consumption |
n/a |
Vertical Obstacle |
n/a |
| Turning Radius |
n/a |
Trench Crossing |
n/a |
| Ground Clearance |
n/a |
Fording |
5m |
| SURVIVABILITY FEATURES |
| Smoke Laying |
2x6 forward facing smoke grenade launchers, smoke screen exhaust |
NBC Protection |
yes |
| Armor Details |
Composite armor panels on hull and turret. Turret armor is modular |
| TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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| NOTES |
| (1) Including long-range fuel tanks at hull rear.
(2) Greater estimate may include use of long-range fuel tank. |
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