The tank features a new wedge-shaped turret and applique armor panels on turret front and sides, and upgraded to third generation ERA and second generation thermal sight, and a semi-automatic transmission. [12]

Oct 19, 2024 · The Type 99A also called Type 99A2 or ZTZ-99A MBT (Main Battle Tank) is an improved version of the Type 99 MBT designed and manufactured in China by the local defense industry. The development of Type 99 started in 1999, and the tank entered service with the Chinese army in 2001.

Jul 31, 2024 · The turret armor of the ZTZ-99A tank has several notable advantages. The combination of composite armor and explosive reactive armor (ERA) offers versatile protection against a wide range of threats, including kinetic rounds and shaped charges.

Type 99A2 Turret Armor. Featuring an improved composite armor over the front of the hull and turret, the Type 99A2 has a new shaped modular front on its turret. The vehicle is fitted with a new Explosive Reactive Armour that is believed to be capable of defeating tandem charged (x2 warheads in the missile) Anti-Tank weapons.

Dec 8, 2024 · The ZTZ-99A provides significant overmatch against Vietnam (T-90S/T-54M), Philippines (Sabrah), and Thailand (VT-4, a Chinese ZTZ-96/ZTZ-99 hybrid export). The ZTZ-99A offers significant advantages against the Indian Arjun as …

Visual improvements/changes are a new hull rear, new larger turret, new Active Protection system and changes in the turret front Explosive Reactive Armor. It also features a new Fire Control System with the latest generation of thermal sighting equipment.

Jan 21, 2025 · In the latest display of China’s evolving military capabilities, the Type 99 main battle tank, a third-generation armored powerhouse, has received an unexpected but potentially critical upgrade: a miniature Cope Cage mounted on its turret.

The Type 99A has a newly design turret roof, which is currently lower. ERA panels are extended around the turret, and hull sides. Other upgrades are mostly computer systems changes. The Type 99A2 was on trials as of 2010.

Apr 24, 2023 · Type 99A - Improved model of 2011; relocated driver's hatch to front-center from front-left; 3rd Gen ERA support; 1,500 horsepower diesel engine; improved missile-firing from main gun; laser warning receiver; enlarged turret with revised armor scheme.

Oct 26, 2015 · The Type 98 main battle tank has an all-welded hull and turret. Its armor protection was improved over the previous Chinese MBTs. Vehicle is fitted with NBC protection and automatic fire suppression system.