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Type 83 Specifications

DESIGN
Type Tracked, armoured
Crew 5 (commander, driver, gunner, loader, 2nd loader)
Length N/A
Width N/A
Height N/A
Combat Weight 30 tonnes
POWERPACK
Engine WR4B-12V150LB four-stroke, liquid-cooled diesel
Engine power 520hp (382kW)
Fuel capacity N/A
Transmission Mechanical, planetary
Suspension Torsion bar
Track Metallic, with removable rubber pads and rubber-tyred road wheels
PERFORMANCE
Cruising range 450km
Maximum speed (road) 55km/h
ARMAMENTS
Main gun calibre 152mm
Barrel length 29 calibre (approximately)
Muzzle speed 655m/s
Maximum range (unassisted): 17.2km
(assisted) 21.5km
Rate of fire Intense: 5 rounds/min
sustained: 1 round/min
Fire-control Direct or indirect firing with optical/night vision sighting
Ammunitions HE-FRAG, HE-FRAG with base gas bleed, laser-guided projectile
Onboard ammunition load 30 rounds
Auxiliary weapons 1X 12.7mm anti-aircraft machine gun
EQUIPMENTS
Self-defence Smoke-grenade launcher
Radio Receive/transmit, intercom
NBC protection N/A
Fire suppression N/A
 
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