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==Description==
 
==Description==
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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.
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The '''ZTZ99''' (or '''Type 99'''; ZTZ99式主战坦克) with two industry codes '''WZ123 (for ZTZ99)''' and '''WZ1001 (for ZTZ99A)''', are the Chinese 3rd generation main battle tanks developed since April 1978 under Project 784 all the way until the 21st century and entering service in 2004 as ZTZ99 ''(Note: 38th Group Army acquired the 17 ZTZ99-I after 1999's National Day parade)'', then in 2011 as the ZTZ99A. 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 and upgraded powerplant. The nominal brothers now serve as the spearhead of the modern time PLAGF armored corps.  
  
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==Vehicles==
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''<small>See [[User:U4656018]] for the original version</small>''
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===Rank VII===
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'''WZ123'''  
  
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''Italic- Not introduced in game''
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* [[ZTZ99-II]] - WZ123; Stage two revision with FY-4 ERA blocks on turret and UFP modified from ZTZ99-I on production line
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* [[ZTZ99-III]] - WZ123B; Stage three revision with arrow-shaped ERA blocks and revised frontal ERA layout
  
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'''Bold- Introduced in game'''
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'''WZ1001'''  
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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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{| class="wikitable"
 
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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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==Vehicles==
 
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===Rank VII===
 
  
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* [[ZTZ99-II]]
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* [[ZTZ99A]] - WZ1001; the finalized "3rd Generation MBT" with only nominal lineage to WZ123, upgraded mobility while retaining similar protection to previous series
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* [[ZTZ99-III]]
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* [[WZ1001(E) LCT]] - 3rd prototype of WZ1001 with an experimental 125 mm L/54 cannon and revised power pack; based on the chassis of ZTZ99-III
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==

Latest revision as of 21:30, 17 June 2024

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Description

The ZTZ99 (or Type 99; ZTZ99式主战坦克) with two industry codes WZ123 (for ZTZ99) and WZ1001 (for ZTZ99A), are the Chinese 3rd generation main battle tanks developed since April 1978 under Project 784 all the way until the 21st century and entering service in 2004 as ZTZ99 (Note: 38th Group Army acquired the 17 ZTZ99-I after 1999's National Day parade), then in 2011 as the ZTZ99A. They share many similarities with the Soviet T-72 as well as the Chinese ZTZ96, but have generally better protection and upgraded powerplant. The nominal brothers now serve as the spearhead of the modern time PLAGF armored corps.

Vehicles

Rank VII

WZ123

  • ZTZ99-II - WZ123; Stage two revision with FY-4 ERA blocks on turret and UFP modified from ZTZ99-I on production line
  • ZTZ99-III - WZ123B; Stage three revision with arrow-shaped ERA blocks and revised frontal ERA layout

WZ1001

  • ZTZ99A - WZ1001; the finalized "3rd Generation MBT" with only nominal lineage to WZ123, upgraded mobility while retaining similar protection to previous series
  • WZ1001(E) LCT - 3rd prototype of WZ1001 with an experimental 125 mm L/54 cannon and revised power pack; based on the chassis of ZTZ99-III

See also

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