A converted Type-59 with a new turret. It's not unmanned though. I'm not sure what functions this serves, given the weak frontal protection, especially around the windows. I suppose this might perform stand-off fire support of some kind in an urban environment, but that weak frontal protection though...
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With the variety of land platforms coming out from China, it is possible they are using these designs as a proof of concept and test the market. If they gather interest on the idea of the platform, they will improve and listen to customer requirements.
I don't even think it's a new turret, it's just a ZBD-03 turret with two missile pods. Seems like a small side project by (NORINCO?) put together with mostly off the shelf parts. I don't think it will do well, because the weapons imply that it is geared towards urban warfare, but the armour is too pitiful to take that role IMO. Still, it's fine to just experiment on concepts.A converted Type-59 with a new turret. It's not unmanned though. I'm not sure what functions this serves, given the weak frontal protection, especially around the windows. I suppose this might perform stand-off fire support of some kind in an urban environment, but that weak frontal protection though...
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