The Type 15 (Chinese: 15式轻型坦克; pinyin: yīwǔ shì qīngxíng tǎnkè, also designated ZTQ-15), codenamed the Black Panther [4] (Chinese: 黑豹; pinyin: hēi bào), is a Chinese third generation light tank family operated by the People's Liberation Army Ground Force, People's Liberation Army Navy Marine Corps, and People's Liberation ...

The Norinco Type 62 (Chinese: 62式; pinyin: Liù'èr shì) is a Chinese light tank developed in the early 1960s, based on the Chinese Type 59 with a reduced main gun calibre, lighter armour and a smaller suite of electronics and

Chinese Type 62 light tank at the China People's Revolution Military Museum. The Norinco Type 62 is a Chinese light tank developed in the early 1960s and is based on the Type 59 with a reduced main gun caliber, lighter armour and a smaller suite of electronics and other equipment to help reduce weight.

2024年5月24日 · Chief Engineer Mao Ming of the Beijing Institute of Technology suggested in a 2023 interview that China's fourth-generation main battle tank would adopt a lightweight design, a two-person crew, and an unmanned turret, with a combat weight around 40 tons.

A next generation lightweight battle tank is currently under development to meet the requirements of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army, and is expected to represent a direct successor to the Type 15 tank currently in service. The tank class has been confirmed to have already reached a prototype and trial stage.

The Type 15 "Black Panther" is a third generation light tank operated for the PLA (Army) and PLAN (People's Liberation Army Navy Marine) as well as the Air Force Airborne Corps. A truly universal platform also exported to Bangladesh. It was designed to replace the Type 62 light tank declared obsolete and retired in 2013.

15式轻型坦克（英文：Type 15 light tank，代号黑豹），是中国研制的新型轻型坦克。 该坦克已列装中国陆军部队。 2019年10月1日，作为国产最新型陆军装甲突击力量的优秀代表，15式轻型坦克首次亮相新中国成立70周年国庆阅兵。

2024年10月19日 · The VT5, also named Type 15 or ZTQ-15 in the Chinese army, is a lightweight battle tank designed and manufactured by the Chinese defense company NORINCO (China North Industries Corporation). The VT5 was unveiled to the public during the Zhuhai AirShow China in November 2016.

2024年6月21日 · The Chinese defense industry is actively working on creating the next generation of light tanks, designed for operations in mountainous regions, amphibious landings, and dense urban environments. This initiative aims to address the unique challenges posed by the border tensions with India and Taiwan, where traditional heavy tanks are less ...

2023年4月24日 · China NORth INdustries COrporation (NORINCO) debuted a new light tank at Air Show Zhuhai 2016 designated the "Type 15" (or "VT-5" for export). The vehicle was acknowledged by Chinese authorities in December of 2018 …