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[–] Amilo159 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Probably based on T-72 yes, just like 80% of new tanks outside NATO.

Actually, no. This is a Type 96 tank, which is variant of a Type 85iii. Very much a original design albeit inspired by Soviet tanks like T-64 or T-80.