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The '''ZTZ99''' (or '''Type 99''') is a Chinese 3rd generation main battle tank developed throughout the 1990s and entering service in the early 2000s. They share many similarities with the Soviet [[T-72 (Family)|T-72]] as well as the Chinese [[ZTZ96 (Family)|ZTZ96]], but have generally better protection. They are currently the most capable MBTs serviced by the PLA.
 
The '''ZTZ99''' (or '''Type 99''') is a Chinese 3rd generation main battle tank developed throughout the 1990s and entering service in the early 2000s. They share many similarities with the Soviet [[T-72 (Family)|T-72]] as well as the Chinese [[ZTZ96 (Family)|ZTZ96]], but have generally better protection. They are currently the most capable MBTs serviced by the PLA.
  
====== Misconceptions on ZTZ99s ======
 
''<small>See [[User:U4656018]] for the original version</small>''
 
 
''Italic- Not introduced in game''
 
 
'''Bold- Introduced in game'''
 
 
<nowiki>*</nowiki>The naming in Chinese and in-wiki English is different, where the second one should be instead called- Stage I Modified.
 
 
<nowiki>**</nowiki> Was ZTZ10 but rumor suggested to avoid duplicated name to JGSDF's Hitomaru (Type 10), it was renamed to ZTZ99A.
 
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
!In-game name
 
!Introduced
 
!Unified name
 
!WZ Number
 
!PLAGF naming
 
!*Commonly know as
 
!Major appearance differences
 
!Certificated date
 
!First publicly shown
 
!Chief designer
 
!Note
 
|-
 
|''[[wikipedia:Type_99_tank#Project_9910_prototype|ZTZ99-I]] ZTZ99(一类)''
 
|N/A
 
| rowspan="3" |ZTZ(19)99
 
Main Battle Tank
 
| rowspan="2" |WZ123
 
|ZTZ99式 一类定型状态
 
|99一期
 
99 Stage I
 
|No ERA blocks and applique armor; V-shaped breakwater; bulged at the middle of the turret.
 
|1999
 
|1999/10/1
 
| rowspan="3" |Zhu Yusheng
 
祝榆生
 
 
(1918-2014)
 
|Erroneously known as Type 98 or by its project number "9910"; the model used in Battlefield™ 2
 
|-
 
|'''[[ZTZ99-II]] ZTZ99(二类)'''
 
|[[Update "Hot Tracks"|"Hot Tracks"]]
 
|ZTZ99式 二类定型状态
 
|99一期改
 
99 Stage II
 
|ERA blocks on UFP and applique armor on the front and sides of turret based on ZTZ99-I.
 
|c. 2003
 
|N/A
 
|Erroneously known as Type 99G; the model used in Battlefield™ 4.
 
|-
 
|'''[[ZTZ99-III]] ZTZ99(三类)'''
 
|[[Update "Direct Hit"|"Direct Hit"]]
 
|WZ123B
 
|ZTZ99式 三类定型状态
 
|99二期
 
99 Stage III
 
|New welded turret with extended side applique armor and revise of turret front applique blocks; repositioned ERA blocks on UFP with a horizontal breakwater.
 
|2004
 
|2009/10/1
 
|Erroneously known as Type 99A1; basis of NORINCO VT-3 export MBT.
 
|-
 
|[[wikipedia:Type_99_tank#Type_99A|ZTZ99A]]
 
|"Danger Zone"
 
|**ZTZ99A (1001) Main Battle Tank
 
|WZ1001
 
|ZTZ99A式
 
|99A
 
|Completely redesigned tank with a shorter chassis, increased UFP area and new turret; bulged rear chassis for new engine pack with higher horsepower
 
|2010
 
|2015/9/3
 
|Mao Ming
 
毛明
 
 
(1962-)
 
|Erroneously known as Type 99A2; has NO RELATIONSHIP with previous ZTZ99s other than the name.
 
|}
 
 
==Vehicles==
 
==Vehicles==
 
===Rank VII===
 
===Rank VII===
 
 
* [[ZTZ99-II]]
 
* [[ZTZ99-II]]
 
* [[ZTZ99-III]]
 
* [[ZTZ99-III]]

Revision as of 15:26, 13 June 2022

Description

The ZTZ99 (or Type 99) is a Chinese 3rd generation main battle tank developed throughout the 1990s and entering service in the early 2000s. They share many similarities with the Soviet T-72 as well as the Chinese ZTZ96, but have generally better protection. They are currently the most capable MBTs serviced by the PLA.

Vehicles

Rank VII

See also