China’s ‘almost’ heavy tank
The WZ-111 was supposed to be China’s answer to the Soviet IS-3, but it never got past the prototype stage. Only one was ever built, and it’s sitting in a museum.
With its 122mm gun and thick armor, it looked the part, but engine issues and shifting priorities killed it before production. It’s a shame, though — this thing has serious ‘what could’ve been’ vibes.
The WZ-111 was supposed to be China’s answer to the Soviet IS-3, but it never got past the prototype stage. Only one was ever built, and it’s sitting in a museum.
With its 122mm gun and thick armor, it looked the part, but engine issues and shifting priorities killed it before production. It’s a shame, though — this thing has serious ‘what could’ve been’ vibes.