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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
 

 

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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