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Čaj Norinco Type 63 (Chinese: 63式; pinyin: Liùsān shì) is a Chinese amphibious light tank. First fielded in 1963, it is in many ways similar to the earlier Soviet PT-76. However, contrary to the popular belief, it does have some essential differences from the PT-76 in the vehicle’s waterjet propulsion system, etc. It is also known under its industrial designation, the WZ-211. Type 63 is being replaced by Type 63A.

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The Type 63 tank is a Chinese amphibious light tank that was first fielded in 1963. It was based on the Soviet PT-76 design, but had some differences such as the waterjet propulsion system and the engine. The Type 63 tank was armed with an 85 mm Type 62-85TC rifled gun and had a four-man crew. It was used by several countries in Asia and Africa, and saw combat in various wars such as the Sino-Vietnamese War, the Iran-Iraq War and the Sri Lankan Civil War. The Type 63 tank was later upgraded to the Type 63A, which had a larger 105 mm rifled gun, a more powerful engine, a better fire-control system and an anti-tank guided missile capability.