WZ1001(E) LCT - Revision history

U38088265: /* Description */

2024-08-30T17:15:38Z

‎Description

U4656018: Slight alteration to the description as it is now the 2nd-in-end tank for the tech tree

2024-08-23T21:16:23Z

Slight alteration to the description as it is now the 2nd-in-end tank for the tech tree

U38088265: /* Mobility */

2024-04-17T06:25:28Z

‎Mobility

U103691029: /* Mobility */ TankMobility

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‎Mobility: TankMobility

U4656018: /* Ammunition */ typo revisions for DTP-125

2023-12-17T09:40:46Z

‎Ammunition: typo revisions for DTP-125

U4656018: Revising 125-I lines and DTC10 to current status

2023-12-17T09:39:50Z

Revising 125-I lines and DTC10 to current status

U4656018: Revision to current description standard

2023-04-25T20:32:47Z

Revision to current description standard

U38088265: Reverted edits by U63303103 (talk) to last revision by U38088265

2023-04-05T19:45:14Z

Reverted edits by U63303103 (talk) to last revision by U38088265

U63303103: /* Modifications and economy */

2023-04-05T14:55:35Z

‎Modifications and economy

U38088265: /* Main armament */ Updated

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‎Main armament: Updated

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 == Description ==
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-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' [Long Cannon Testbed] (Chinese: WZ1001(E) 125毫米多功能火炮试验车; lit. 125 mm Multipurpose Gun Test Vehicle) was one of the prototype of what later became the ZTZ99A. Visually, it distinguishes itself from the production version with a longer gun, a smooth finish for the FY-5 ERA instead of matte, and a different hull. Before ZTZ99 was introduced to PLAGF, there were already plans for a new "3rd generation tank" where the ZTZ99 (WZ123 at the time) would be the gap-filler before the new tanks could be introduced; as soon as ZTZ99 was certified in early 2000s, Institute 70 already started the WZ1001 program with various designs led by the new chief designer Mao Ming (毛明); the tank in-game represents the 2nd prototype of WZ1001 with a longer L/54 125 mm smoothbore cannon and a hull based on ZTZ99-III. Due to economics and better reliability for the gun system, the LCT was ditched and the other prototype with L/48 cannon was then certified as what known as ZTZ99A.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' (Long Cannon Testbed) (Chinese: WZ1001(E) 125毫米多功能火炮试验车; lit. 125 mm Multipurpose Gun Test Vehicle) was one of the prototypes of what would later become the ZTZ99A. Even before the ZTZ99 had been introduced to the PLAGF, there were already plans for a new "3rd generation tank", with the ZTZ99 (industrial code WZ123) acting as a stop-gap before the new tanks could be introduced. As soon as the ZTZ99 was certified in the early 2000s, Institute 70 began the WZ1001 program with various designs led by the new chief designer Mao Ming (毛明). The WZ1001(E) LCT represents the 2nd prototype of the WZ1001 program, featuring a longer L/54 125 mm smoothbore cannon and a hull based on the [[ZTZ99-III]]. Due to economics and better reliability for the gun system, the LCT was ditched, and the other prototype with an L/48 cannon was then certified as what is known as the [[ZTZ99A]].
-Introduced in [[Update "Apex Predators"]] and now serves as the predecessor tank to VT4A1 in-game, players will soon get used to the overall identical performance to its (technological) successor ZTZ99A with better gun handling thanks to its experimental gun layer and the high muzzle velocity; but do remember the hybrid of ZTZ99's hull with a ZTZ99A-like turret means their flaws would inherit to WZ1001 and players would have to be cautious on when to utilize its great mobility to assault enemies- planning ahead is essential for the survivability of the tank.
+Introduced in [[Update "Apex Predators"]], the WZ1001(E) LCT has mostly identical performance to its (technological) successor, the ZTZ99A, though with better gun handling thanks to its experimental gun layer and high muzzle velocity. However, do remember that the hybrid of a ZTZ99 hull with a ZTZ99A-like turret means their flaws are inherited by the WZ1001, and players should be cautious about when to utilise its great mobility to assault enemies - planning ahead is essential for the tank's survivability.
 == General info ==

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 The '''{{Specs|name}}''' [Long Cannon Testbed] (Chinese: WZ1001(E) 125毫米多功能火炮试验车; lit. 125 mm Multipurpose Gun Test Vehicle) was one of the prototype of what later became the ZTZ99A. Visually, it distinguishes itself from the production version with a longer gun, a smooth finish for the FY-5 ERA instead of matte, and a different hull. Before ZTZ99 was introduced to PLAGF, there were already plans for a new "3rd generation tank" where the ZTZ99 (WZ123 at the time) would be the gap-filler before the new tanks could be introduced; as soon as ZTZ99 was certified in early 2000s, Institute 70 already started the WZ1001 program with various designs led by the new chief designer Mao Ming (毛明); the tank in-game represents the 2nd prototype of WZ1001 with a longer L/54 125 mm smoothbore cannon and a hull based on ZTZ99-III. Due to economics and better reliability for the gun system, the LCT was ditched and the other prototype with L/48 cannon was then certified as what known as ZTZ99A.
-Introduced in [[Update "Apex Predators"]] and sitting at the end of PLAGF line of Chinese tech tree, players will soon get used to the overall identical performance to its (technological) successor ZTZ99A with better gun handling thanks to its experimental gun layer and the high muzzle velocity; but do remember the hybrid of ZTZ99's hull with a ZTZ99A-like turret means their flaws would inherit to WZ1001 and players would have to be cautious on when to utilize its great mobility to assault enemies- planning ahead is essential for the survivability of the tank.
+Introduced in [[Update "Apex Predators"]] and now serves as the predecessor tank to VT4A1 in-game, players will soon get used to the overall identical performance to its (technological) successor ZTZ99A with better gun handling thanks to its experimental gun layer and the high muzzle velocity; but do remember the hybrid of ZTZ99's hull with a ZTZ99A-like turret means their flaws would inherit to WZ1001 and players would have to be cautious on when to utilize its great mobility to assault enemies- planning ahead is essential for the survivability of the tank.
 == General info ==

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 Since the WZ1001(E) was the prototype of the ZTZ99A, players might find both tanks handle very similarly other than the longer hull; this is indeed true as this was also the prototype that set the 1,500 hp 12V150HB-1 turbocharged diesel engine and CH1000 transmission for future use. Be sure to make good use of the excellent top speed for taking vantage points while having the ability to reverse back to cover with ease.
-{{tankMobility|abMinHp=2325|rbMinHp=1327|AoAweight=|weight=55|abForwardSpeed=84|rbForwardSpeed=76|abReverseSpeed=38|rbReverseSpeed=35|abMaxHp=2862|rbMaxHp=1500}}
+{{tankMobility|abMinHp=2,325|rbMinHp=1,327}}
 === Modifications and economy ===

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 Since the WZ1001(E) was the prototype of the ZTZ99A, players might find both tanks handle very similarly other than the longer hull; this is indeed true as this was also the prototype that set the 1,500 hp 12V150HB-1 turbocharged diesel engine and CH1000 transmission for future use. Be sure to make good use of the excellent top speed for taking vantage points while having the ability to reverse back to cover with ease.
-{{tankMobility}}
+{{tankMobility|abMinHp=2325|rbMinHp=1327|AoAweight=|weight=55|abForwardSpeed=84|rbForwardSpeed=76|abReverseSpeed=38|rbReverseSpeed=35|abMaxHp=2862|rbMaxHp=1500}}
 === Modifications and economy ===

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 ==== Ammunition ====
-'''DTP-125 HEATFS''' - The good old stock 125 mm HEATFS for PLAGF but with a penetration at only 480 mm. While the shell is in most cases ineffective against tanks with composite armour and even ERA blocks, the spalling is also unsufficient like with most HEATFS rounfs. But 2.19 kg of explosives upon lightly-armoured vehicles is lethal to them by overpressure, still a fine placeholder before having 125-I darts researched.
+'''DTP-125 HEATFS''' - The good old stock 125 mm HEATFS for PLAGF but with a penetration at only 480 mm. While the shell is in most cases ineffective against tanks with composite armour and even ERA blocks, the spalling is also insufficient like with most HEATFS rounds. But 2.19 kg of explosives upon lightly-armoured vehicles is lethal to them by overpressure, still a fine placeholder before having 125-I darts researched.
 '''DTB-125; HE-FS''' - Another long-time friend to the Chinese 125 mm gun, the shell has a large explosive content. If enemies happen to take cover and have vulnerable parts exposed (CITV cameras, gun sights, cupola, etc.), the DTB-125 will make sure the target will be knocked out right away by overpressure, tanks that are known for their excellent protection i.e. [[Strv 122]] and [[T-80BVM]] will still fall victim to it. Because of the high explosive content, it is extremely lethal to light vehicles in sight. Just in case players opted for flanking tactics, it is better to bring some HEATFS for the sides and hit enemies from the ammunition instead.

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 '''DTB-125; HE-FS''' - Another long-time friend to the Chinese 125 mm gun, the shell has a large explosive content. If enemies happen to take cover and have vulnerable parts exposed (CITV cameras, gun sights, cupola, etc.), the DTB-125 will make sure the target will be knocked out right away by overpressure, tanks that are known for their excellent protection i.e. [[Strv 122]] and [[T-80BVM]] will still fall victim to it. Because of the high explosive content, it is extremely lethal to light vehicles in sight. Just in case players opted for flanking tactics, it is better to bring some HEATFS for the sides and hit enemies from the ammunition instead.
-'''125-I; APFSDS''' - The tier I APFSDS and one of the most long-lasting shells for the 125 mm gun, players would still find this shell for research even when it was first appeared on ZTZ96s; although having a slightly higher penetration at 476 mm point blank, it will not always penetrate top-tier MBTs up-front (other than Leopard 2A5/A6 and [[Ariete (Family)|Ariete]]), but players can always opt for lower plates or mantle. But it can still considerably make the grinding easier.
+'''125-I; APFSDS''' - The stock APFSDS and one of the most long-lasting shells for the 125 mm gun, players would still find this shell for research even when it was first appeared on ZTZ96s from 9.3; although having a slightly higher penetration at 476 mm point blank, it will not always penetrate top-tier MBTs up-front (other than Leopard 2A5/A6 and [[Ariete (Family)|Ariete]]), but players can always opt for lower plates or mantle. This will be the go-to shell before better DTC10/GP125 are researched.
-'''DTC10-125; APFSDS''' - The tier III APFSDS for the WZ1001 with a high penetration at 588 mm point-blank; while it is nowhere the best APFSDS at its tier, the relatively heavy projectile mass and the fastest muzzle velocity in-game (at whopping 1,810 m/s) will certainly makes long-engagement enjoyable. This will be the go-to shell for WZ1001.
+'''DTC10-125; APFSDS''' - The tier III APFSDS for the WZ1001 with a high penetration at 588 mm point-blank than ZTZ99A (thanks to the higher caliber); while it is nowhere the best APFSDS at its tier, the relatively heavy projectile mass and the fastest muzzle velocity in-game (at whopping 1,810 m/s) will certainly makes long-engagement enjoyable. This will be the go-to shell for WZ1001 once researched.
 '''GP125; ATGM (Tandem)''' - Another tier III modification for the WZ1001, it performs identically to its Soviet counterpart, the 9M119M1 Refleks. The missile can take down most MBTs at top tier with hits to the hull thanks to its high penetration tandem warhead and good post-penetration damage, although the APFSDS tends to be more convenient in general. Using it as a makeshift method to take out hovering helicopters is also viable as well as this will not trigger their LWS (given they are within 5 km)

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 ! ''Arcade''
-| rowspan="2" | 34 || rowspan="2" | -5°/+13° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | Two-plane || 36.2 || 50.1 || 60.8 || 67.2 || 71.5 || rowspan="2" | 7.1
+| rowspan="2" | 34 || rowspan="2" | -5°/+13° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | Two-plane || 36.2 || 50.1 || 60.8 || 67.2 || 71.5 || rowspan="2" | 7.10
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 ! ''Realistic''

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 {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
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-! colspan="5" | [[L/54 (125 mm)|125 mm L/54]] || colspan="5" | Turret rotation speed (°/s) || colspan="4" | Reloading rate (seconds)
+! colspan="5" | [[L/54 (125 mm)|125 mm L/54]] || colspan="5" | Turret rotation speed (°/s) || Reloading rate (seconds)
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 ! Mode !! Capacity !! Vertical !! Horizontal !! Stabilizer
 ! Stock !! Upgraded !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
-! Stock !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
+! Autoloader
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 ! ''Arcade''
-| rowspan="2" | 34 || rowspan="2" | -5°/+13° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | Two-plane || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._ || rowspan="2" | 7.10 || rowspan="2" | 7.10 || rowspan="2" | 7.10 || rowspan="2" | 7.10
+| rowspan="2" | 34 || rowspan="2" | -5°/+13° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | Two-plane || 36.2 || 50.1 || 60.8 || 67.2 || 71.5 || rowspan="2" | 7.10
 |-
 ! ''Realistic''
-| __._ || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._
+| 22.6 || 26.6 || 32.3 || 35.7 || 38.0
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 |}
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 ! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
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-| Pintle || 200 (50) || 600 || -5°/+85° || ±180°
+| Pintle || 200 (50) || 600 || -5°/+60° || ±180°
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 |}
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 ! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
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-| Coaxial || 2,600 (200) || 801 || N/A || N/A
+| Coaxial || 2,600 (200) || 801 || - || -
 |-
 |}