MilitaryModel 1981 "Shin'heung"
Tankconfirmed
The Model 1981 "Shin'heung" (Rise), in western countries known as the PT-85, is a North Korean amphibious light tank. It is built for the needs of their army, with around 500 examples operated. The Model 1981 "Shin'heung is based on the lengthened VTT-323 APC chassis, and although the turret appears similar to PT-76, the PT-85 has a higher horseshoe-shaped turret, with an 85 mm gun and hatches similar to those of a T-54. The US Department of Defence calls it the M-1985.
Specifications
| Type | Tank |
| Origin | North Korea |
| Status | In service |
| Weight | 20 t |
| Length | 9.4 m |
| Speed | 60 km/h |
| Range | 500 km |
| Crew | 4 |
| Main armament | 1 x 85 mm tank gun; 1 x 9M14 Malyutka launcher ATGM |
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