The Type 99 MBT was China's first mass-produced third-generation main battle tank. Combining modular composite armour and tandem-charge defeating ERA, 125 mm smoothbore gun with ATGM-capability, high mobility, digital systems and optics, the Type 99 represents a shift towards rapid modernization by the PLA.

The Type 99 rifle or Type 99 short rifle (九九式短小銃, Kyūkyū-shiki tan-shōjū) was a bolt-action rifle of the Arisaka design used by the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II.

Type 99 Basics The first step to identifying your Arisaka will be to determine if it is a Type 99 Long or Short. In addition to the more common short Type 99's, early on it was planned to make a long version which was the same length as the Type 38.

Sep 18, 2022 · The Type 99 is a well-designed and lavishly equipped example of a modern MBT, but its true measure of success will only be realised after it faces the unforgiving test of modern armoured combat.

Aug 27, 2020 · China’s Type 99 MBT is no slouch. It has an effective active-protection system—and a larger gun than the Abrams and most other NATO tanks. From Good to Great. The Defense Intelligence Agency...

The Type 99A shares essentially the same drivetrain as the Type 99, but shortened and more compact, same engine, but an improved CH1000 hydraulic-mechanical semi-automatic transmission, with six forward gears, two reverse.

Apr 14, 2020 · The Type 99 comes equipped with a 1,500-hp diesel engine. Because of its relatively low weight (the Type 99 weighs around 55 tons, whereas the heaviest M1 Abrams variant tips the scales at over 70 tons), the Type 99 enjoys good mobility, the report said.

The Type 99 is a 52-54 t. tank. [1] It is based on the Type 90-II chassis, and an upgrade of the Type 98. Compared to the Type 98, the Type 99 has Type 99 has conformal 2nd gen ERA, a 2nd generation thermal sight, countermeasure laser dazzler, and a more powerful engine.

Type 99 air-to-air missile, also has a designation for AAM-4 Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Type 99 .

Aug 10, 2009 · Manufactured for the People's Liberation Army (PLA) by China Northern Industries Corporation (CNGC) or Norinco, the ZTZ99 MBT is considered one of the 12 best tanks in the world. ZTZ99 is a successor to Type 98 G, which in turn was a successor to Type 98 (pictured).