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