Type 99

Tank ChinaIn service since 2001

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Key specs

Type: Tank
Origin: China
Manufacturer: Baotou Tank Plant
Designer: 201st Research Institute
Entered service: 2001
Produced: 1998–2011
Units produced: 1,400
Status: In service
Crew: 3

Overview

Type 99 is a tank from China, made by Baotou Tank Plant. It entered service in 2001; it was produced from 1998 to 2011; 1,400 were built. Its main weapon has a calibre of 125 mm. It is used or was used by China.

Armament

Main armament: 125mm ZPT-98 smoothbore gun (42 Rounds
Caliber: 125 mm
Secondary armament: QJC-88 heavy machine gunType 86 coaxial machine gun

Dimensions and weights

Weight: 51 t
Length: 7.60 m
Width: 3.70 m
Height: 2.35 m

Mobility and protection

Engine: 150HB liquid-cooled V12 twin-turbo diesel 33.9 litre
Power: 1,119 kW
Road speed: 76 km/h
Off-road speed: 54 km/h
Operational range: 600 km
Suspension: Torsion bar suspension
Armour: Classified. Anticipated to be welded turret with applique and modular composite/reactive armor

Weapons and ammunition on board

Type 80 machine gun 7.62×54mmR

Users & conflicts

Operators

China

Sources

Wikipedia (cs): Typ 99 (tank), Wikipedia
Wikipedia: Type 99 tank, Wikipedia

Figures from the infobox of the English Wikipedia article, completed from Wikidata and the article in other languages where it gives none; where there are several versions, the first one given. Operators include former ones; the side that used a vehicle in a war is derived from its operators.