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Land ForcesChina

WZ-131A (Type 62-I)

Light tankFielded 1979Pending verification
Land ForcesCHN
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System
TypeLight tank
Date of introduction1979
ProliferationAt least 8 countries
Manufacturer674 Factory (Harbin First Machinery Building Group Ltd)Med[1]
Crew4Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Width2.86 m9 ftMed[1]
Height2.25 m7 ftMed[1]
Combat weight21 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
Engine power430 hpMed[1]
Cruising range500 km311 mi · 270 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed60 km/h37 mph · 32 ktMed[1]
Cross-country speed35 km/h22 mph · 19 ktMed[1]
Fording depth1.3 mMed[1]
Protection
Hull Armor16 mm on sidesMed[1]
Roof and Belly Armor13 mmMed[1]
Turret Armor32 mm to 50 mmMed[1]
Smoke EquipmentCarries 2 x smoke potsMed[1]
Armament
Elevation-4 to 20 degreesMed[1]
Main armament1 x Type 62-85TC, 85 mmMed[1]
Secondary armament1 x Type 59TMed[1]
Fire control
Laser Range FinderYesMed[1]
Weapons and payload options · 1Confidence · Source
APFSDS and HEAT85 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
47 rounds
Muzzle velocity
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Summary

The WZ-131A (Type 62-I) Chinese Light Tank features 33 different improvements including an external double lens laser range finder mounted above the mantlet of the 85 mm Type 62-85TC rifled main gun for better firing accuracy and a shield for the 12.7 mm Type 54 anti-aircraft heavy machine gun.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
BangladeshChinaRepublic of the CongoCambodiaMaliSudanTanzaniaVietnam
Sources
  1. WZ-131A (Type 62-I) Chinese Light Tank, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import