MilitaryType 99 Main Battle Tank (ZTZ99-II)
Tankconfirmed
The Type 99 is a third-generation main battle tank developed by China, featuring advanced composite armor and a powerful 125mm smoothbore gun. Its primary role is to achieve battlefield dominance against modern armored threats.
Specifications
| Type | Tank |
| Origin | China |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Introduced | 2001 |
| Generation | 3rd gen MBT |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 70 km/h |
| Range | 400 km |
| Crew | 3 |
| Weight | 54 t |
History
The Type 99 was first publicly revealed during the 1999 National Day parade, marking a significant leap in Chinese tank technology.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| China | 600 | confirmed |
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