On Type 99A, an improved variant of DTW-125 features lengthened dart penetrator of 720 millimetres (28 in) long and denser structure material. U.S. TRADOC describes an unspecified APFSDS-T meant for use with the Type 99 tank as being capable of penetrating 960 mm of RHA at 1000 meters and 800 mm of RHA at 2000 meters. [20]

The Type 99A2 uses an improved ZPT98 series 125mm smoothbore main gun. It is a calibre Length 50 and capable of firing a range of rounds including a new APFSDS with a reported muzzle velocity of 1780 m/s.

Type 99A2 Main Battle Tank ZTZ-99 / WZ-123 / MBT-2000. A reported variant, referred to as the Type 99A2, was trialed at the end of 2007 showing additional ERA coverage on the tank's turret.

The ZTZ-99A2 (Type 99A2) Chinese Main Battle Tank (MBT) builds further improvements into the Type 99A1 design. It has even greater protection against threats from the front and is...

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.

The Type 99A2 uses an improved ZPT98 series 125mm/50 cal smoothbore main gun. It is firing a range of rounds including a new APFSDS with a reported muzzle velocity of 1780 m/s. The 1A45T Fire Control System is an improved version of those used in earlier Type 99.

Oct 26, 2015 · Type 99A2, the most advanced variant, is undergoing trials and will enter service after 2009. Significant improvements of Type 99A2 make it a new tank altogether. Some of the upgrades are an information terminal and aiming system.

The Type 99A2 was on trials as of 2010. It included many changes of the turret design, gun aiming device, electronics components, armour, suspension, and even the diesel engine leading to the second denomination ZTZ-99 A2.

In 1999, the PRC National Day military parade on 50 years, domestic Type 99 main battle tanks were for the first time officially unveiled as China's first truly third generation main battle...

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.