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Sketches of a promising T-1 armored vehicle, which should become Vietnam's first self-made tank, were posted on social networks. The Z125 plant is engaged in its development. In fact, the new product is being created on the basis of the PT-76B and also retains its buoyancy.
The main weapon will be a 76-mm cannon, which, unlike the "original", is paired with a 15-round automatic loader. The spacious combat compartment hints at the possibility of manual charging. It is quite possible that the machine will receive more powerful weapons: the Vietnamese metallurgy has recently mastered the independent production of barrels for 125-mm smoothbore 2A46 guns and self-propelled guns.
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The tower is designed for 2 people, probably the commander and the gunner. Its protection is reinforced with grilles at the back and DZ in front and on the sides. A panoramic sight and a combat module with a 12.7mm machine gun are also installed. There are IR radiation sensors and smoke screen installation tools.
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The booking level was not disclosed, but given that the car will be floating, it is unlikely that it can be classified as an MBT. Most likely, we are talking about creating a light tank based on the PT-76B with a number of changes, such as the introduction of an automatic loader.
Earlier, Vietnam mastered the manufacture of equipment based on the BMP-1 and BRDM-2 – the machines are already being prepared for mass production.
