VT5

* Default
* Dragon
* Lava Drake

## Crew

* Commander
* Driver
* Gunner

The **VT5** is a Tier 9 special premium Light Tank under Zhang Feng's dealership.

## History

Class: Light Tank (Prototype)

Developed: 2006-2010

Service: N/A

Vehicles Built: cca 10

Operators: N/A

One of the better known modern Chinese Light Tanks is the VT-5 by NORINCO. As its name suggests, the vehicle was released for export (the VT designation is used for export vehicles) and has been marketed as such ever since its 2010. The development was kept in secrecy, but some sources claim it started around 2006 or so. The design actually comes from a contest for China's future Light Tank and the VT-5 was the loser with the winner entering the actual Chinese service under the name ZTQ-15 (or Type 15 Light Tank).

The VT-5 is a typical Light Tank. Its weight is in the low 30 ton category and its level of protection is comparable to modern heavy IFVs. The basic hull is made of steel but the vehicle can be upgraded with either a composite applique armor kit, or an ERA kit that covers its sides. Thanks to its excellent power-to-weight ratio, it is a very mobile and agile tank, making up with speed what it lacks in protection. The engine can also be configured for high-altitude low-oxygen environments of mountain ranges, giving it a distinct advantage over conventional MBTs that cannot be generally operated in such environments. The tank has a crew of three as it doesn’t need a loader. Its main weapon, 105mm rifled cannon, is loaded automatically from a turret bustle-mounted ammunition rack.

The last major event that included this vehicle was the August 2017 Inner Mongolia event where it was shown, along with a number of other advanced Chinese export weapons, to the representatives of more than 50 countries. The Chinese spared no expense on the event and the military experts could also witness the tank in action and during firing trials. According to several sources, the vehicle made a good impression but whether it will also attract any real customers remains to be seen. It is, however, not going to appear in the Chinese army.

## Vehicle Traits

* Stealthy: This vehicle does not lose any camouflage when moving at any speed, which is handy primarily for scouting.
* Engine Boost: This vehicle's engine rev limiter can be overridden to significantly increase speed and acceleration for a short period of time.
* Trained Crew: This vehicle comes with a fully trained Level 5 crew.

## Upgrades

### Armor

VT5 Stock Armor with ERA
 This Lt's front is protected by composite armor. Composite armor consists of combined layers of steel and other material and offers excellent protection against HEAT shells and ATGMs. While not as durable as an MBT, this Light Tank is generally well protected. Additionally, the third generation ERA kit offers excellent protection against standard HEAT rounds and warheads, and limited protection against kinetic rounds.

### Weapon

**Stats:**

* **Depression/Elevation**: -8.0° / 18.0°

## Abilities

**Description:**Temporarily improves your vehicle's acceleration and maximum speed. This ability also makes you lose less speed during sharp turns.

## Footnotes

1. ↑ 730 mm at 150m;
584 mm at 600m
2. ↑ 110 for Non-Penetrating Hits
3. ↑ 18 mm at 100m;
9 mm at 1000m
4. ↑ Also unlockable on:

	* PL-01
	* M8-120 Thunderbolt II
	* WPB Anders
	* K21 XC-8
	* M8-120 Hades
	* ZTQ-15
	* CV90120 Ghost
	* MPF Light Tank
	* VN17

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