Type 99 (Type 98G) Main Battle Tank (1998)
The NORINCO Type 98 first appeared in 1998 and, though it has been beset by some early teething problems, is suspected to be on par with current generation MBTs around the world.
The Type 99 first appeared as the Type 98, which was itself an improved version of the Type 90 - and that itself as a further development of the Soviet/Russian T-72 series. The Type 98 evolved into the Type 98G and featured a 125mm main gun with autoloader, removing the fourth crewmember present in the base Type 98 system. Additionally, the Type 98G sported an advanced fire control system for accurate on-the-move engagement capability and an improved 1,200 horsepower diesel engine. With the introduction of a 1,500 horsepower engine, the system graduated to the production designation of Type 99.
The Type 99 incorporates improved firing and crew survival features. Armor is expected to be on par with global counterparts (with frontal armor of particular thickness) and experiments with explosive reactive armor have been noted. One of the more distinct design installments of the Type 99 is the ability for the 125mm smoothbore main gun to fire the Russian AT-11 laser-guided missile - an addition that makes the Type 99 doubly-lethal on the modern battlefield. The Type 99 also sports an integrated active laser defense system that assists the crew in spotting any engaging enemy tanks at distance and debilitate the target's optics system effectively blinding the enemy crew.
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Specifications for the
Type 99 (Type 98G)
Main Battle Tank
Country of Origin: China
Manufacturer: NORINCO - China
Initial Year of Service: 1998
Production: 200
Focus Model: Type 99 (Type 98G)
Crew: 3
Overall Length: 36.09ft (11.00m)
Width: 11.15ft (3.40m)
Height: 7.22ft (2.20m)
Weight: 59.5 US Short Tons (54,000kg; 119,050lbs)
Powerplant: 1 x water-cooled turbocharged diesel engine generating 1,500hp.
Maximum Speed: 50mph (80 km/h)
Maximum Range: 280 miles (450 km)
NBC Protection: Yes
Nightvision: Yes
Armament:
1 x 125mm main gun
1 x 7.62mm co-axial machine gun
1 x 12.7mm anti-aircraft machine gun at commander's cupola.
Smoke Grenade Launchers
Ammunition:
Not Available.
Variants:
T-72 - Soviet-design main battle tank on which the Type 90 is based on.
Type 90 - Chinese derivative of the Soviet T-72 MBT series.
MBT-2000 - Pakistani designation for the Type 90 export model.
Type 90-III - Initially Known Designation for Type 98 MBT.
WZ-123 - Industrial Index Designation of the Type 98.
ZTZ-99 - Official Manufacturer's Designation
Type 98 - Base Series Designation; four crewmembers.
Type 98G - Improved fire control system; laser-guided munitions capable; basis for Type 99 design; modified autoloader reduces crew to three personnel.
Type 99 - New Production Series Designation; 1,500hp powerplant.
Type 99G
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