Type 99 / ZTZ-99
Type: Main Battle Tank
Domain: land
Country of Origin: China
Manufacturer: Norinco
NATO Designation: ZTZ-99
First Deployed: 2001
Overview
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.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 3 |
|---|---|
| armor | Composite + ERA package |
| range | 600 km |
| width | 3.5 m |
| engine | 150HB 1,200 hp turbocharged diesel |
| length | 11.0 m |
| weight | 54,000 kg |
| main_gun | 125mm ZPT98 smoothbore with autoloader |
| max_speed | 80 km/h |
| secondary_weapons | 7.62mm coaxial MG, 12.7mm QJC-88 AAMG |
Operators
- China
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