While this may be in development in some capacity, considering the timeframes I believe that it was cancelled early on. These concept art and test rig are circa 2018. Since then, all materials depicting the new tank have been showing a 6 wheeled vehicle. Considering China´s operational theatre and likely war scenarios a heavier tank makes less sense than on a European setting.I assume the one with 7 road wheels is the heavy version
I assume the one with 7 road wheels is the heavy version
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Could you provide a source link to the podcast video? Appreciate it.Ayi has mentioned that the new tank may have two types, one is lighter,similiar to type 15, while the other is heavier, like type 99
I have a feeling its just a mistranslation, he probably mentioned the tank having two different configuration via a modular design but not two completely different types of tank. Any how there is actual pictures of a heavy armored configuration of the new tank so its definitely real.Could you provide a source link to the podcast video? Appreciate it.