L/54 (125 mm) - Revision history

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‎Comparison with analogues

U4656018: Updating some of the information for the cannon

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Updating some of the information for the cannon

U44629479: /* Available ammunition */ Added ammunition table

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‎Available ammunition: Added ammunition table

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== Description ==
''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.''

=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===


* {{Specs-Link|cn_wz_1001}}

== General info ==
''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the cannon or machine gun.''

=== Available ammunition ===
''Describe the shells that are available for the weapon and their features and purpose. If it concerns autocannons or machine guns, write about different ammo belts and what is inside (which types of shells).''

=== Comparison with analogues ===
''Give a comparative description of cannons/machine guns that have firepower equal to this weapon.''

== Usage in battles ==
''Describe the cannon/machine gun in the game - its distinctive features, tactics of usage against notable opponents. Please don't write a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought.''

=== Pros and cons ===
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'''Pros:'''
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'''Cons:'''
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== History ==
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== Media ==
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== See also ==
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* ''reference to the article about the variant of the cannon/machine gun;''
* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==
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{{China tank cannons}}

[[Category:Tank cannons]]

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 === Comparison with analogues ===
-[[Rh120 L/55 (120 mm)|Rh120 L/55]] and [[Rh120 L/55 A1 (120 mm)|L/55 A1]] - the longest NATO standard cannon with superior penetration but lesser velocity.
+* [[Rh120 L/55 (120 mm)|Rh120 L/55]] and [[Rh120 L/55 A1 (120 mm)|L/55 A1]] - the longest NATO standard cannon with superior penetration but lesser velocity.
+* [[2A46M-5 (125 mm)|2A46M-5]] - Russian 125 mm equivalent to PLAGF cannon at slightly higher penetration but lesser velocity.
-[[2A46M-5 (125 mm)|2A46M-5]] - Russian 125 mm equivalent to PLAGF cannon at slightly higher penetration but lesser velocity.
+* [[GIAT CN120-26 F1 (120 mm)|CN120-26 F1]] - French 120 mm NATO standard cannon at slightly lower penetration and lesser velocity.
+* [[OTO Breda 120/44 (120 mm)|OTO Breda 120/44]] - Italian 120 mm NATO standard cannon at higher penetration but much less velocity.
-[[GIAT CN120-26 F1 (120 mm)|CN120-26 F1]] - French 120 mm NATO standard cannon at slightly lower penetration and lesser velocity.
+* [[M256 (120 mm)|M256]] and [[IMI MG251 (120 mm)|MG251]] - US and Israeli 120 mm NATO standard cannon at higher penetration but much less velocity.
+* [[L30A1 (120 mm)|L30A1]] - British 120 mm NATO standard cannon at lower penetration and much less velocity.
 == Usage in battles ==

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 == Description ==
-''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.''
+The 125 mm L/54 cannon equipped on the [[WZ1001(E) LCT]] prototype was part of the experiment of WZ1001 (future ZTZ99A) to further increase the firepower of new MBT while maintaining identical caliber to future PLAGF MBTs; although the program was ditched due to limited improvements and shorten barrel life, the slightly increased penetration and velocity can help long-range engagements.
 === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===
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 === Comparison with analogues ===
-''Give a comparative description of cannons/machine guns that have firepower equal to this weapon.''
+[[Rh120 L/55 (120 mm)|Rh120 L/55]] and [[Rh120 L/55 A1 (120 mm)|L/55 A1]] - the longest NATO standard cannon with superior penetration but lesser velocity.
 == Usage in battles ==
-''Describe the cannon/machine gun in the game - its distinctive features, tactics of usage against notable opponents. Please don't write a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought.''
+Players who have used the previous ZPT88C and ZPT98 would likely have no problem transferring from the shorter barrel 125 mm cannon to the longer variant; thanks to the additional length for the L/54 cannon, the new gun further increases the penetration and velocity of Chinese domestic shells at a slight but welcomed rate. But just like most PLAGF MBTs, beware of any breech damage from enemy attacks and hide the cannon as much as players can due to the additional section of cannon that peeks out from the safe cover.
 === Pros and cons ===
-''Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.''
+'''Pros:'''
+*
 '''Cons:'''
+*
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 == See also ==
 ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
 * ''reference to the article about the variant of the cannon/machine gun;''
 * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''
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 == External links ==
 ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.''

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 === Available ammunition ===
-''Describe the shells that are available for the weapon and their features and purpose. If it concerns autocannons or machine guns, write about different ammo belts and what is inside (which types of shells).''
+<!-- ''Describe the shells that are available for the weapon and their features and purpose. If it concerns autocannons or machine guns, write about different ammo belts and what is inside (which types of shells).'' -->
 === Comparison with analogues ===