DZT-159
Tank ID 65585
Vehicle description
Wargaming Tankopedia
At the end of 1959, China decided to develop an alternative medium tank based on the proven Type 59 base using technologies and solutions from other sources. The tank was supposed to feature jet boosters that increased the vehicle's speed and crossing capacity.
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Technical profile
Standard configuration
Hit points
1,600
Weight
41.0 t
Forward speed
40 km/h
Reverse speed
15 km/h
View range
390 m
Signal range
720 m
Armour
| Front | Sides | Rear | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 120 | 80 | 50 |
| Turret | 270 | 150 | 200 |
Engine: 12150L3-II · 640 hp
Radio: A-220A-DZT
Armament
Standard gun and ammunition
122 mm 57-I
Shell types
Penetration 195 / 260 / 325 mm
Penetration 233 / 310 / 388 mm
Penetration 51 / 68 / 85 mm
Marks of Excellence
Damage thresholds
Combined Damage (Damage + Assist + Tracking)
No expected values available for this tank.
WN8 Expected Values
XVM reference
XVM Expected Values for WN8 calculation (per battle)
No WN8 data available.
Community stats
Measured, not estimated
Average across every profile stored on WG-Watch — real battles instead of expected values.
Win rate
58.54 %
Avg. WN8
–
no WN8 reference for this vehicle
Battles
17,270
As of Aug 31, 2026
Rank 8 of 129 at Tier IX
Best players on this tank
By WN8
From the stored profiles, minimum 50 battles on this vehicle. Updated daily.
No player with enough battles on this tank stored yet.
