ZPT98 (125 mm) - Revision history

U22067555: /* Vehicles equipped with this weapon */ Added VT-4A1

2023-12-17T12:43:20Z

‎Vehicles equipped with this weapon: Added VT-4A1

U22067555: /* Vehicles equipped with this weapon */ Added MBT2000

2023-10-28T15:58:10Z

‎Vehicles equipped with this weapon: Added MBT2000

U31139476: /* Pros and cons */

2023-08-23T22:54:36Z

‎Pros and cons

U8477849: /* Pros and cons */

2023-08-19T17:26:32Z

‎Pros and cons

U44629479: Edits

2023-02-10T21:20:30Z

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U44629479: /* Available ammunition */ Converted to transclusion

2023-02-10T21:18:52Z

‎Available ammunition: Converted to transclusion

U38088265: /* Available ammunition */ Updated

2022-06-26T14:00:41Z

‎Available ammunition: Updated

U38088265: Edits

2021-09-09T19:51:02Z

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U4656018: /* Usage in battles */ descriptions and its history

2021-09-08T05:24:05Z

‎Usage in battles: descriptions and its history

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2021-08-26T14:45:37Z

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 * {{Specs-Link|cn_ztz_99}}
 * {{Specs-Link|cn_ztz_99_w}}
 == General info ==

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 * {{Specs-Link|cn_ztz_99}}
 * {{Specs-Link|cn_ztz_99_w}}

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 * Stock HEATFS round struggles against other MBTs
-* Long reload of 7.1 seconds
+* Long reload compared to other MBTs
 == History ==

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 * Stock HEATFS round struggles against other MBTs
-* Lack of tube-launched ATGMs in contrast to Soviet/Russian counterparts
+* Long reload of 7.1 seconds
 == History ==
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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 ==
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 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.''

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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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 * '''DTB-125''': HE; high-explosive round with a large explosive filler, it can take out many tanks in a single shot by hitting roofs with overpressure and is great at damaging tracks and barrels.
 * '''125-I''': APFSDS; armour-piercing dart with a good penetration for use against composite armour and ERA.
-* '''DTW-125''': APFSDS; improved armour-piercing dart with higher penetration.
+* '''DTC10-125''': APFSDS; improved armour-piercing dart with higher penetration.
-{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
+{{:ZPT98 (125 mm)/Ammunition|DTP-125, DTB-125, 125-I, DTC10-125, GP125, DTB12-125}}
 === Comparison with analogues ===

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 | 125-I || APFSDS || 466 || 464 || 458 || 450 || 442 || 434
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-| DTW-125 || APFSDS || 552 || 550 || 542 || 532 || 521 || 511
+| DTC10-125 || APFSDS || 577 || 575 || 566 || 555 || 544 || 533
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 | 125-I || APFSDS || 1,730 || 4.02 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 78° || 80° || 81°
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-| DTW-125 || APFSDS || 1,740 || 4.83 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 78° || 80° || 81°
+| DTC10-125 || APFSDS || 1,770 || 4.85 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 78° || 80° || 81°
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 == Description ==
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-The ZPT-98 is a 125 mm Chinese tank cannon equipped on its top tier MBT. It fires the same ammo as the earlier [[Type 88C (125 mm)|Type 88C]] cannon, and gets access to an improved APFSDS round.
+The ZPT-98 is a 125 mm Chinese tank cannon equipped on its top tier MBTs. It fires the same ammo as the earlier [[Type 88C (125 mm)|Type 88C]] cannon, and gets access to an improved APFSDS round.
 === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===
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 * {{Specs-Link|cn_ztz_99}}
 == General info ==
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 == Usage in battles ==
-Since the gun was based on the earlier [[Type 88C (125 mm)|Type 88C]] cannon, players of Soviet and Chinese tech tree might find themselves at ease using the ZPT98 cannon, as they share many traits and flaws. Its overall higher velocity and access to HEATFS, as well as slow (albeit still faster than the former) traverse speed and subpar reload compared to NATO manually reloaded guns. Its velocity and penetration help players knock out most of the targets it may face thanks to the 125-I and the later DTW-125 APFSDS , also DTB HE does worth mentioning with their bit more explosive mass and penetration which also makes enemies be extra caution not to overpressurized by this shell. Overall the gun is very similar, if not the same as later 2A46 guns found on many Soviet/Russian tanks, and the playstyle should be similar as well.
+<!-- ''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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 == History ==
-Main article: [[Type 88C (125 mm)]]
+<!-- ''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the weapon and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>.'' -->
-With the success on making a new 125 mm gun for future PLAGF MBTs, NORINCO decided to take a step further and lengthen the previous Type 88C from 48 caliber to 50 caliber, further enhancing its anti-tank capabilities with new munitions like advanced APFSDS and possibly tube-launched ATGM.
+With the success in making a new 125 mm gun for future PLAGF MBTs, NORINCO decided to take a step further and lengthen the previous [[Type 88C (125 mm)|Type 88C]] from 48 calibres to 50 calibres, further enhancing its anti-tank capabilities with new munitions like advanced APFSDS and possibly tube-launched ATGMs.
-The new gun was then came in commission with the "Project 9910" aka Type 98 as stated by the USDoD; later modifications of ZTZ99s based on the Project 9910, as well as the latest ZTZ99A also saw the use of the same gun, serving as the spearhead weapon of PLAGF elite armored units.
+The new gun then came into commission with "Project 9910" aka Type 98 as stated by the USDoD; later modifications of ZTZ99s based on the Project 9910, as well as the latest ZTZ99A also saw the use of the same gun, serving as the spearhead weapon of PLAGF elite armoured units.
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