Well... I knew I shouldn't have magnified a png file. 
Although the result was pleasing enough.
Although the result was pleasing enough.
ZTQ-15 and PRC Light Tanks
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The domestic service version lacks the grenade launcher alongside the .50 machine gun. Is there reason why the PLA declined to have the grenade launcher mounted on the weapon station?
by78
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Bro, could you combine your posts if they are submitted within a few minutes of each other? It's just I find it a bit annoying to read multiple short replies all posted within a few minutes of each other. Gather your thoughts and put them in one post if possible. If you forget to mention something right after you post a message, hit the "edit" button to add it. The edit option should remain available for 20 minutes after the original post. Thank you.
To answer your question, the images are from Weibo user .
Alright, sorry if I made it troubling.
I'm not sure. Probably for cost and weight reduction.
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(China military network, )
Recently, temperatures dropped sharply on the training grounds of a brigade belonged to the Tibetan military region. The brigade took use of the opportunity and mobilized the troops to foreign ground, engaging in field operations, armoured assaults, and formation changing. During the exercise, each combat unit was assigned with both regular subjects and random missions, and dividing the missions into numerous sub-missions, according to different terrain, task, enemy, environment, time, and weather requirements. Therefore making professional training more realistic and close to actual combat, further improving troops' all-weather combat capabilities.
Assaulting designated targets.
Tank squads roll out in speed.
Tank troops gather at designated location.
Armoured troops advance in combat organizations.
Armoured troops advance through contaminated regions.
Armoured elements cross blockades.
Recently, temperatures dropped sharply on the training grounds of a brigade belonged to the Tibetan military region. The brigade took use of the opportunity and mobilized the troops to foreign ground, engaging in field operations, armoured assaults, and formation changing. During the exercise, each combat unit was assigned with both regular subjects and random missions, and dividing the missions into numerous sub-missions, according to different terrain, task, enemy, environment, time, and weather requirements. Therefore making professional training more realistic and close to actual combat, further improving troops' all-weather combat capabilities.
Assaulting designated targets.
Tank squads roll out in speed.
Tank troops gather at designated location.
Armoured troops advance in combat organizations.
Armoured troops advance through contaminated regions.
Armoured elements cross blockades.
(Wechat channel 高原战士, original post deleted)
Type 15 tanks during a recent exercise of an infantry brigade under the Tibetan military region. The brigade organized an infantry-tank cooperation exercise at an altitude of 4700 meters, making requirements of the exercise close to actual combat, and comprehensively testing troops' cooperative and rapid-response capabilities.
Type 15 tanks during a recent exercise of an infantry brigade under the Tibetan military region. The brigade organized an infantry-tank cooperation exercise at an altitude of 4700 meters, making requirements of the exercise close to actual combat, and comprehensively testing troops' cooperative and rapid-response capabilities.
Hendrik_2000
Lieutenant General
Here is the article from GT
China’s Type 15 tanks join exercises in mountainous plateau region
By Liu Xuanzun Source:Global Times Published: 2020/6/14 19:23:40
Type 15 lightweight tanks of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) were spotted participating in a recent exercise in a low temperature mountainous plateau region. This type of tank has significant advantages over other types of tanks or armored vehicles in such regions, experts said.
Type 15 lightweight tanks of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) were spotted participating in a recent exercise in a low temperature mountainous plateau region. This type of tank has significant advantages over other types of tanks or armored vehicles in such regions, experts said.
An infantry battalion at the PLA Tibet Military Region recently organized infantry-tank cooperation drills at an undisclosed location at an elevation of more than 4,700 meters, putting the troops' teamwork and rapid-response capabilities to a comprehensive test, reads a statement the PLA Tibet Military Region released on Sunday.
Media reports and military observers identified the tanks participating in the drills as the Type 15, China's latest type of lightweight main battle tank that made its public debut at the National Day military parade on October 1, 2019 in Beijing.
As a part of the intended design, the Type 15 lightweight tank is highly mobile even on plateaus, a type of terrain which heavy tanks can struggle in due to the lack of oxygen to support the engine; any lesser armored vehicle that can operate on plateaus are no threat to the Type 15. This means that the Type 15 is basically unrivalled on plateaus, a military expert told the Global Times under the condition of anonymity.
During the drills, the battalion took advantage of the tank's strong firepower and sturdy protection alongside the foot soldiers' high mobility and situational awareness. Together, they had tanks leading the assault, foot soldiers pinpointing targets for the tanks and then had the tanks pave out paths for the foot soldiers, the statement said, noting that the tanks and infantry worked together to maximize the combat capabilities of both.
In another development, Type 99 main battle tanks attached to a brigade under the PLA 76th Group Army participated in separate exercises in mountainous plateau terrain on June 4, China Military Online reported on Thursday.
The Type 99 is a much heavier than the Type 15. It has even stronger firepower and protection, but it can run less freely on plateaus and can complement the Type 15, the expert said.
Military observers connected the PLA's recent maneuvering and exercises of troops with the recent border tensions between China and India.
A source told the Global Times on Friday that Chinese and Indian border troops are conducting multi-level meetings on the ground to promote the implementation of a high-level consensus and resolve differences on the frontline.
The source believes that the current situation at the China-India border is generally stable and controllable. The two sides recently held commander-level talks to find a resolution to recent border tensions. Communications through diplomatic and military channels were close and smooth, the source said.
The Indian Express reported that Indian and Chinese troops have gradually begun moving back from their "standoff positions."
China’s Type 15 tanks join exercises in mountainous plateau region
By Liu Xuanzun Source:Global Times Published: 2020/6/14 19:23:40
Type 15 lightweight tanks of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) were spotted participating in a recent exercise in a low temperature mountainous plateau region. This type of tank has significant advantages over other types of tanks or armored vehicles in such regions, experts said.
Type 15 lightweight tanks of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) were spotted participating in a recent exercise in a low temperature mountainous plateau region. This type of tank has significant advantages over other types of tanks or armored vehicles in such regions, experts said.
An infantry battalion at the PLA Tibet Military Region recently organized infantry-tank cooperation drills at an undisclosed location at an elevation of more than 4,700 meters, putting the troops' teamwork and rapid-response capabilities to a comprehensive test, reads a statement the PLA Tibet Military Region released on Sunday.
Media reports and military observers identified the tanks participating in the drills as the Type 15, China's latest type of lightweight main battle tank that made its public debut at the National Day military parade on October 1, 2019 in Beijing.
As a part of the intended design, the Type 15 lightweight tank is highly mobile even on plateaus, a type of terrain which heavy tanks can struggle in due to the lack of oxygen to support the engine; any lesser armored vehicle that can operate on plateaus are no threat to the Type 15. This means that the Type 15 is basically unrivalled on plateaus, a military expert told the Global Times under the condition of anonymity.
During the drills, the battalion took advantage of the tank's strong firepower and sturdy protection alongside the foot soldiers' high mobility and situational awareness. Together, they had tanks leading the assault, foot soldiers pinpointing targets for the tanks and then had the tanks pave out paths for the foot soldiers, the statement said, noting that the tanks and infantry worked together to maximize the combat capabilities of both.
In another development, Type 99 main battle tanks attached to a brigade under the PLA 76th Group Army participated in separate exercises in mountainous plateau terrain on June 4, China Military Online reported on Thursday.
The Type 99 is a much heavier than the Type 15. It has even stronger firepower and protection, but it can run less freely on plateaus and can complement the Type 15, the expert said.
Military observers connected the PLA's recent maneuvering and exercises of troops with the recent border tensions between China and India.
A source told the Global Times on Friday that Chinese and Indian border troops are conducting multi-level meetings on the ground to promote the implementation of a high-level consensus and resolve differences on the frontline.
The source believes that the current situation at the China-India border is generally stable and controllable. The two sides recently held commander-level talks to find a resolution to recent border tensions. Communications through diplomatic and military channels were close and smooth, the source said.
The Indian Express reported that Indian and Chinese troops have gradually begun moving back from their "standoff positions."
Just curious, but why is ZTQ-15 using the 105mm gun and not the 125mm? the autoloader design might be different and the ammo load less, but the 125mm gun is more powerful. It might not be such a bad idea, just in case a wild Indian T-90 appeared. Maybe PLA just decided that stationing a few heavy ATGM teams for that niche situation might be more cost-effective?
Hendrik_2000
Lieutenant General
Structural strength ! You need heavier body to absorb the recoilling force of 125 mm gun and this tank is only 35 ton Plus the length of the barrel will hinder the operation of the small tank. This tank was meant for either jungle and swamp warfare in the south China or mountaineous area in Tibet highland having longer barrel will be a handicap because of narrow and inclined road , twist and turn of mountaneous road, etc
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