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