The ZTQ15 light tank is a light tank with a weight of 33 to 36 tons developed by the People's Republic of china. The environment in which 50-ton class main battle tanks can be operated is limited in China, and the Type 62 tank was operated in the water town areas of southern China and the plateaus and mountainous areas of Tibet, but since the Type 52 was first adopted in 1959, the ZTQ15 light tank was developed to replace the ageing vehicle. Its main mission is to support infantry and reconnaissance, and it is armed with a 105mm rifle. This gun is a new improvement of the 105mm 81 type rifle for 59-II type tanks, which is a licensed production of the Royal Ordnance 105mm tank gun L7. It is also equipped with an unmanned gun mount (RWS) as a secondary weapon, including a 12.7mm heavy machine gun, an automatic grenade launcher, and a 7.62mm coaxial machine gun. The front armor of the turret is said to have the same defensive power as the third-generation main battle tank. It carries three crew members -- a commander, a gunner and a driver -- and it's equipped with an NBC defense system, air conditioning equipment, and oxygen cylinders for high-altitude activities. It's equipped with a 1,000-horsepower diesel engine at the rear, can achieve a maximum speed of 70km/h, and is equipped with a twin turbo to aid in operation in thin-air environments.
Meng's model kit of the ZTQ15 light tank features a realistically reproduced shield cover and movable suspension; the hatches can be opened and closed after assembly.
