Type 69-II
Main battle tankFielded 1983Pending verification
Land ForcesCHN
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeMain battle tank
Date of introduction1983
ProliferationAt least 6 countries
Dimensions and weight
Automotive performance
Protection
Hull ArmorThe hull of the Type 69-II is built from welded steel and the turret is built from two D-shaped cast sections that are welded together. The steel varies in thickness from 20 to 203 mmMed[1]
Smoke EquipmentIf a smoke screen is required, the driver can inject diesel into the exhaust to generate a thick sheet of smoke obscuring the tank from view and the platform is painted with IR reflecting paint.Med[1]
Armament
Secondary armament1 × Coaxial-Mounted 7.62 mm Type 59T Machine Gun; 1 × Bow-Mounted 12.7mm Type 54 Machine GunMed[1]
Fire control
Weapons and payload options · 1Confidence · Source
HEAT100 mm ammunition
Med[1]- Quantity
- 44 Rounds
The Type 69-II Chinese Main Battle Tank (MBT) became the production standard MBT of the Type 69 family, it was developed primarily for the export market and remains in service with countries throughout the world despite its age. It is an upgrade of Type 59 and Types 69 detailed below, however, it is on a par with improved Type 59s.
Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
- Type 69-II Chinese Main Battle Tank (MBT), U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
- 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
- 2026-10-10 Added photo (Public domain)