PLZ 05 (Type 88) self propelled gun by David Bocquelet Illustration of the Type 89 Tank destroyer by David Bocquelet Type 99 KM, late version, as shown in the Tian an Men 2011 military parade. Armour is a standard equivalent to the third generation western and Russian MBT, electronics and computerized systems are also of high standard, making this little machine a very expensive one, at 16 million yuan apiece (equiv. Weight, depending on versions, is about 54 to 58 tons only… The 120 mm ZPT98 main gun can be replaced by a 125 mm capable of firing anti-tank missiles with folded wings. With a new German Leopard II based, water cooled diesel, this tanks has a power-to-weight ratio of about 27.78 hp/ton, which provides a far great speed than former models. Norinco VT-4 MBT-3000 (2015) export main battle tank, mostly intended for the middle east and Southern Asia. The model is quite secretive and photos are all but impossible to provide, however a relation is made with Norinco’s latest export model VT-4/MBT 3000 showcased in a desert tan livery. At least 54 VT-1A are in service with the Royal Army of Morocco, and much improved compared to the average T-72, parallel to the T-80UM2, with combination protection of Composites and ERA and Western electronics. Sudanese Type 96 MBT, according to a TV parade footage and photos. Pakistani Al-Khalid, derived from the Chinese Type 96IIM Type 96G (1996) in joint exercizes for counter-terrorism in august 2014. The digital camouflage was not the norm yet. Type 96A of the Chinese PLA from the early production. At least 1,500 of this first serie was built until 2006. This early model shows white painted rimmed roadwheels and probably was showcased in a annual revolution parade. Type 96 (ZTZ-96) of the first serie now on display at the Beijing tank museum. As it seems, without identification number and the model logo, a black panther. ZTQ-15 prototype, without its side skirts. ZT-15 light tank in its initial estimated shape as seen in a comparative scheme with the ZTZ-99 and ZTZ-99A. Production of the ZTZ-99A is estimated at about 500. So in the end, the ZTZ-99A2 is credited for a solid 75 kph top speed governed. The more powerful powerpack is there to compensate for the added weight of armor, but it’s also helped by the shorter dimensions of the tank. Other than that, it combines a shorter, more compact chassis, 3rd generation (Relikt-type) ERA semi-passive protection and a new active protection system, plus better communications, networking and digitalized consoles for battlefield awareness, as well as a better commander’s periscope. It boasts a 1500 hp powerplant (vs 1200), a new smoothbore main gun (improved to fire the Invar-type ATGM), same wheeltrain and suspensions although with closer wheels, tracks and part of the equipment that can be standardized. Developed from 2003, unveiled in 2007 and introduced in active units in 2011, it is so different from the base ZTZ-99 that it’s clearly a brand new type in itself. Total production is now estimated about 900, including the Type 98 pre-serie prototypes, Type 99 and the latest Type 99A1/A2. It is understood that there are critical Chinese-developed components that they are not willing to share. The task is reserved to the current VT-4 family based on upgraded Type 96G versions. ZTZ-99: The already old elite MBT received some upgrades like the 2000s KM version, but it had been produced in limited numbers and has never been exported.
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