Type 61 | Japan | Medium Tank | World of Tanks WOT Valor

The Type 61 is a Japanese medium tank. The first tank developed in Japan after WWII. It was developed from 1954 through 1961 on the basis of the American M47 tank. The dimensions of the vehicle were decreased and the armor was reduced. As a result, the weight of the tank was lighter, and the tank complied with the requirements of the Japanese armed forces.