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Here you can see on the side lamps the Russian abbreviation of the word GST-64, State Standard of 1964.
The Chinese comrades, copying their Type 59, made inscriptions in their own language.....

Some more great reference photos, many thanks Pavel.

Even a broken tank can provide some information...

On the tank, red paint is used to mark the bolts that are unscrewed to fill the oil.

Now you know what's underneath the dirt.....
And this is the rule!
The lubrication point is indicated in red.

Pavel, would the same use of red bolt heads apply for the T72, T90?

Thanks Pavel, lots of interesting information
Do you have any photos of the top of the turret & turret hatches?

There are different modifications here, pay attention to this, I was also confused, but.... to be frank, such differences cannot specifically determine the modification, because... these parts could be on ANY model....they did not adhere to a certain standard in parts..

Thanks Pavel, much appreciated

In the pipe where you see the square hole there is a spring for opening the hatch cover, when the spring is in it you see a latch....