The Type 99 (Chinese: 99式主战坦克; pinyin: Jiǔjiǔshì Zhǔzhàn Tǎnkè) or ZTZ-99 is a Chinese third generation main battle tank (MBT). [6] The vehicle was a replacement for the aging Type 88 introduced in the late 1980s.

OSINT progressed in between so we can tell there are only two types for fure: The base ZTZ 99 ("type" is now deprecated), and the ZTZ 99A, a completely new animal, albeit sharing many parts. The Type 99A has a newly design turret roof, which is currently lower.

ZTZ99式主战坦克作为我国首型真正意义上的第三代主战坦克，同时也是世界范围内的先进主战坦克，一直是解放军陆军装备当中人气最高的一颗明星之一。 自1999年国庆大阅兵第一次正式曝光，宣告了我军装甲部队装备劣势时代的终结，到2009年披挂全副反应装甲以面目一新的姿态示人，再到9.3胜利大阅兵时脱胎换骨的大改型号ZTZ99A以王者的气势向世界展示中国军工行业的实力，近二十载的时光，这款我们拥有独立知识产权，完全自主研制的新型坦克，也经历了多次改 …

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).

Apr 24, 2023 · Available supported armament, ammunition, and special-mission equipment featured in the design of the NORINCO ZTZ-99 (Type 99) Main Battle Tank (MBT). 1 x 125mm main gun in turret with autoloader function.

First entering the PLA service in late 2001, the ZTZ99 provides a significant improvement in firepower, mobility, and protection compared to older Chinese-made tanks. As a ‘high-end’ MBT, the ZTZ99...

The Type 99KM, also known as the ZTZ-99KM, is a 70-ton class heavyweight version powered by a 2,100-hp engine which is still under development. The new variant features outstanding armor protection comparable to Western tanks.

Oct 26, 2015 · ZTZ99 is a successor to Type 98 G, which in turn was a successor to Type 98. 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.

The ZTZ-99 has a thermal camera and stabilized panoramic optics for the tank commander with the ability hunter-killer. The front of the turret is protected by spaced modular armor. The ZTZ-99 has a multi-directional laser counter-measure system.

The Type 98 (also known as ZTZ-98) is the PLA’s third generation indigenous main battle tank (MBT). Its batch production variant is Type 98G (also known as ZTZ-99 or Type 99).