The VT5’s turret basket should be more detail-oriented rather than just a single barrel-shaped structure.
Based on video screenshots from the Chinese CCTV military program “Jun Wu Ling Ju Li” (Military Zero Distance) (video link：军武零距离 中国VT5轻型坦克_哔哩哔哩_bilibili), I have drawn the following observations and recommendations:
Figure 1 shows the structure of the steering mechanism.
Figure 2 reveals that the steering mechanism appears larger than modeled, and its height aligns approximately with the tank gunner’s chest level.
Figure 4 displays a shadow and a suspected piping structure beneath the left steering mechanism. The light visible through the open driver’s hatch at the lower right suggests an absence of turret basket obstruction in this area.
Figure 5 provides a view of the seat and floor.
Figure 6 offers a more detailed perspective of the structures seen in Figure 4, confirming no turret basket in the rear area – only shadows are observable.
Figure 7 presents clearer visibility of the piping from Figure 4 and the uncovered rear section. Two connecting columns (potentially part of the turret basket) are visible on the right, with minimal frontal basket structure apparent.
Figure 8 clearly shows the driver’s hatch in an open position.
Despite the absence of conclusive evidence from lateral/side views to substantiate the aforementioned recommendations, sincere gratitude is extended to the development team for their dedicated efforts.
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My original statement specifically indicated that certain areas should remain structurally unoccupied (lacking turret basket components), not that the turret basket is entirely absent. This observation requires no distinction of combat compartments, but rather focuses on modifying designated void zones.
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