Type-99
GENERAL DATA |
ZTZ99 |
Main battle tank |
3: turret operator, commander and
driver |
Norinco
|
890
|
1998–2001 (Type 98),
2001–2011 (Type 99),
2007–present (Type 99A) |
1989-1999 |
2001 (Type 99), 2011–present (Type 99A) |
DIMENSIONS |
54 t (type 99),
58 t (Type 99A) |
10.92 m |
7 m |
3.92 m |
3.70 m |
2.35 m |
? m |
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ARMAMENT/ARMOR |
125 mm ZPT-98 smoothbore gun * |
41 |
1 x 12.7 mm (0.50in) Type 85 MG ** |
300 |
1 x 7.62 mm (0.30in) Type 59 MG *** |
2000 |
Five smoke grenade dischargers are
fitted on each side at the front of the turret.
The missile system has been aimed at engaging ERA fitted tanks and
low-flying air targets, at a maximum range of 5km. Four missile
rounds are carried inside the vehicle. |
Classified. Anticipated to be welded
turret with applique and modular composite/reactive armor |
(*) Initial speed:
1780 m/s (arrow shell), firing rate: 8 rounds / min w/automatic
loader, effective range: 4000 m
(**) on the commander's cupola, (***) Coaxial (sometimes replaced by a
5.8 mm Type 88)
AUTOMOTIVE |
Diesel engine: MTU MB 871 ka501
(Type 99), 150HB-1 or 2 (Type 99A) |
1500 hp |
27.7hp/t (type 99), 25.9 hp/t (type
99A) |
Automatic |
Torsion bar suspension |
7 forward, 1 reverse |
1400 L |
PERFORMANCES |
450 km,
600 km w/ additional tanks
|
80 km/h |
60 km/h |
0.80 m |
3 m |
1.20 m, 5 m w/ preparation |
60%. Side Slope 40% |
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