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 VT-4 (Chinese: VT-4主战坦克; pinyin: VT-4 zhǔzhàn tǎnkè), also known as the MBT-3000, [2] is a Chinese modernized main battle tank built by Norinco for overseas export. [3]

In the 1970s, the leadership of China's People's Liberation Army was concerned about the Soviet threat and requested an improved main battle tank (MBT). Norinco and the Inner Mongolia First Machine Group Corporation were tasked to develop a series of new tanks.

Apr 15, 2020 · In military terms, your greatness in battle is measured against the power of your enemy — and China’s Type 99 MBT (Main Battle Tank) is no slouch. Sporting a larger gun than the US M1 Abrams and most other NATO tanks, the Defense Intelligence Agency described the capabilities of Chinese armor in a 2018 report.

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...

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.

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.

Jan 19, 2024 · China has manufactured more than 1,200 Type 99 tanks over the last two decades, making this third-generation MBT a critical part of the PLA’s armored corps.

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.

Jan 8, 2021 · The VT4 (formerly MBT-3000) main battle tank (MBT) is a third-generation MBT designed and developed by China North Industries Corporation (Norinco). Intended primarily for export markets, the VT4 tank integrates advanced armour and fire control capabilities and offers increased firepower and protection to combat forces in the battlefield.