Jun 8, 2026 12:06 PM
A new armored modernization effort is underway in Vietnam with the development of the T-1, an indigenous light tank capable of reaching speeds of up to 80 kilometers per hour.
A new armored modernization effort is underway in Vietnam with the development of the T-1, an indigenous light tank capable of reaching speeds of up to 80 kilometers (50 miles) per hour.
The vehicle traces its design lineage to the Soviet PT-76 amphibious tank, which remained in Vietnamese service for decades.
The T-1’s firepower centers on a 76mm main gun, supported by a remotely operated 12.7mm machine gun module.
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