In 2019, the Royal Thai Army launched a program to upgrade its Type-85 tracked vehicles to extend their service life beyond their current lifespan of about 35 years, Defense Studies reports. The improvement consisted namely in changing the original German-made Deutz BF8L 413F 4-stroke air-cooled diesel engine developing 320 hp (240 kW)...
Thai Army unveils Chinese-made Type 85 APC after upgrade
Thai Army unveils Chinese-made Type 85 APC after upgrade