Type 69 Mk.II G

The Type 69 Mk. II G is a rebuilt Type 69 II with modern armaments and combat systems supplied by China. The “G” suffix is abbreviated for “Gai” in Chinese or simply “Modified”.

The main features upgraded Type 69 Mk. II G includes:

• 120 mm smoothbore main gun ( NATO comparable) with Capability to fire ATGM’s.
• Improved gun stabilizers.
• Modern fire control system.
• Combat data link.
• Extensive ERA (Explosive Reactive Armor) protection.
• Improved NBC suite.
• 1,200 hp diesel engine.
• Thermal sights.
• New semi-automatic loading system.
• Laser warning receiver.
• Laser range finder.
• Automated fire fighting equipment.
• Advance communications equipment.
• Improved navigation equipment + GPS.
• Electronic jamming equipment.

All Bangladesh Army Type 59/69/79 MBTs are being upgraded to this new standard at present locally at the Army’s Heavy Workshop facility.

Credit : War machine's