I'd say yes.
ZTQ-15 and PRC Light Tanks
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No, these are simply two conditions of the 15. I guess the question is asked too late by now, since the previously disclosed (dating back to 2017) and the 15s on the 2019 parade are way different... Also the show also said clearly that the armor is "modular" and can be applied/removed freely, the CITV also isn't a problem. By now I'm just calling the two the basic and strengthened variants.
Hi RichardGao
thanks for your prompt reply, Why dont the PLA standardize it, the left one is more ideal with a modern commander sight, cost might be the reason but crew safety and survival must come first. sorry for my rant.
Think I've once replied to this question before in this thread, weight and cost reductions. I'm not sure if these tanks would be in use if really in battle.
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Continued. 15's remote weapon station.
Continued. Emergency battleground repair with tow vehicles and replacing the integrated powerpack module. 
Official comments on Type 15:
"Some gear are born for battle on plateaus. ZTQ-15 is equipped with a small and light, but powerful diesel engine, and is especially suitable for high-altitude environments lacking oxygen, and complex mountainous terrain. "
"The development lasted for 10 years, (according to my data from 2008 to 2018.xx.xx), is a representative tank of the era of digitized gear."
"(Type 15 is) stronger in battlefield situation awareness, and can accurately display battlefield conditions in real time. Second, its communication system is smarter and more convenient to operate, and has achieved information sharing between the crew members. Third, it's equipped with a potent Hunter-Killer FCS, and is capable of discover-and-destroy. "
"By using modular armour to maintain necessary protection, Type 15 counters with the international trend of heavier MBTs, and makes the hull as lightweight as possible. "
"However while becoming thinner in weight, the power system was not weakened, the engine specified for the Type 15 has powers near (?you call that near lol) the way heavier 99A, and has perfectly tackled the problem of 'hypoxia' of tank engines on plateaus. "
"Although it is light and nimble, Type 15's offensive powers are no piece of cake. The firepower is comparable to that of a heavyweight tank, and new ammunition equipped on the 105mm rifled canon can not only penetrate the frontal armour of 2nd generation tanks, but can also do the same with a 1.5-meter-thick steel-concrete fortification. "
"Meanwhile, Type 15 also has access to a modular weapon station, and can be equipped with additional weapons according to need, such as HMGs and AGLs, etc. "
"On a mechanized battleground, repair has no second to lose. The tank utilizes the idea of quick-repair and uses a modular powerpack system. In case of an emergency breakdown, only few men are needed for rapid repair, and accomplish overall replacement of the power system speedily. "
"The type 15 light tank uses brand new design ideas, is suitable for modern warfare on high-altitude regions, has more outstanding systematic battle capabilities, and can fulfill the new-type Ground Force's battle requirements of multilateral deployment, rapid capturing, all-terrain battle, and mobilized offense/defense. "
"Some gear are born for battle on plateaus. ZTQ-15 is equipped with a small and light, but powerful diesel engine, and is especially suitable for high-altitude environments lacking oxygen, and complex mountainous terrain. "
"The development lasted for 10 years, (according to my data from 2008 to 2018.xx.xx), is a representative tank of the era of digitized gear."
"(Type 15 is) stronger in battlefield situation awareness, and can accurately display battlefield conditions in real time. Second, its communication system is smarter and more convenient to operate, and has achieved information sharing between the crew members. Third, it's equipped with a potent Hunter-Killer FCS, and is capable of discover-and-destroy. "
"By using modular armour to maintain necessary protection, Type 15 counters with the international trend of heavier MBTs, and makes the hull as lightweight as possible. "
"However while becoming thinner in weight, the power system was not weakened, the engine specified for the Type 15 has powers near (?you call that near lol) the way heavier 99A, and has perfectly tackled the problem of 'hypoxia' of tank engines on plateaus. "
"Although it is light and nimble, Type 15's offensive powers are no piece of cake. The firepower is comparable to that of a heavyweight tank, and new ammunition equipped on the 105mm rifled canon can not only penetrate the frontal armour of 2nd generation tanks, but can also do the same with a 1.5-meter-thick steel-concrete fortification. "
"Meanwhile, Type 15 also has access to a modular weapon station, and can be equipped with additional weapons according to need, such as HMGs and AGLs, etc. "
"On a mechanized battleground, repair has no second to lose. The tank utilizes the idea of quick-repair and uses a modular powerpack system. In case of an emergency breakdown, only few men are needed for rapid repair, and accomplish overall replacement of the power system speedily. "
"The type 15 light tank uses brand new design ideas, is suitable for modern warfare on high-altitude regions, has more outstanding systematic battle capabilities, and can fulfill the new-type Ground Force's battle requirements of multilateral deployment, rapid capturing, all-terrain battle, and mobilized offense/defense. "
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