Reward Vehicles
Development began in the late 1950s under the concept of creating "frontier-covering tanks." The distinctive feature was the combined hull: Its frontal armor was cast with large upper glacis slopes, while the rest of the hull was welded. One of the design versions was to mount a large cast turret, in the development of which the Chinese engineers were obviously inspired by the experience of their Polish colleagues.
Commander
Radio Operator
BZ-58-2
12150TP
A-220P
BZ-58-2
130 mm M-65 Type 70A
This is a reward vehicle. Reward vehicles have Elite status, earn more experience per battle, provide a range of other bonuses, and do not require research.
Characteristics are specified for vehicles with crews trained to 100%.