Tags: Weapon, Year.
The Type 69 (Chinese: 69式; pinyin: Liùjiǔ shì) and Type 79 (Chinese: 79式; pinyin: Qījiǔ shì) are two models of Chinese main battle tanks. Both developments of the Type 59 (based on the Soviet T-54A) they were the first independently developed main battle tanks by China. Their lineage can be seen through the distinct gap between the first and second roadwheels. Other improvements included a new engine ballistic computers and laser rangefinders.
