1/35 Pla ZTQ-15 Light Tank

Hobby Boss - 1/35 Pla ZTQ-15 Light Tank
The Type 15 Chinese designated ZTQ-15, nicknamed the Black Panther, is a Chinese third generation light tank operated by the People's Liberation Army Ground Force . It could become a successor to the Type 62 light tank that was retired from the Chinese army.
Type 15 tank features two sets of protection package providing different tactical mobility. Standard armor package features steel armor protection with additional layers of advanced composite armor panels covering the tank turret, hull and two sides, with additional lightweight explosive reactive armor blocks protecting the front hull. The enhanced package features thicker explosive reactive armor ERA blocks, in addition to the composite armor panels underneath, covering the whole tank turret and hull. Era mounted armor-skirt and slat armor can also be mounted on the side and rear side of the tank hull for additional protection. Enhanced armor set is designed for open area battle under heavy defensive conditions.