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Type 99 / ZTZ-99
NATO: ZTZ-99DESCRIPCIÓN DEL SISTEMA
The Type 99 is a Chinese third-generation main battle tank. It is the most advanced main battle tank currently fielded by the Peoples Liberation Army.
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China
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INFO DE PRODUCCIÓN
COST$2.5 million
UNITS BUILT1,200+
FIRST FLIGHT1999
VER TAMAÑO COMPLETO
Type 99 / ZTZ-99 - Norinco
VENTAJAS
- Modern composite armor with ERA provides high protection level
- 125mm gun capable of firing laser-guided anti-tank missiles
- High 1,200 hp engine gives excellent power-to-weight ratio
- Hunter-killer fire control enables simultaneous independent target engagement
- Fully domestic design reduces foreign supply chain vulnerabilities
DESVENTAJAS
- Limited to small numbers; Type 99A replaced it in production
- Heavier than most Asian MBTs, limiting bridge crossings and transport
- Limited combat testing in major peer conflicts
- Early autoloader reliability concerns in field conditions
ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS
CREW3
ARMORComposite + ERA Package
RANGE600 Km
WIDTH3.5 M
ENGINE150HB 1,200 Hp Turbocharged Diesel
LENGTH11.0 M
WEIGHT54,000 Kg
MAIN GUN125mm ZPT98 Smoothbore With Autoloader
MAX SPEED80 Km/H
SECONDARY WEAPONS7.62mm Coaxial MG, 12.7mm QJC-88 AAMG
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