Type 79

Type 79
Details
Tier / Class:	3 MBT
Nation:	China
Dealer:	Zhang Feng
Reputation:	21,600
Cost:	10,000
Stats - Stock (Renowned)
Max Damage:	420
DPM:	2,520
Penetration:	250 (270) mm
Hit Points:	2,195
Hull F/S/R:	100 / 80 / 45
Turret F/S/R:	200 / 160 / 65
Max Speed:	50.4 km/h
Acceleration 0-32kph:	8.72 (7.69) s
Hull Traverse:	22.70 (28.40) deg/s
Camouflage:	15%
Vision:	400 m
Accuracy (Spread):	0.15°
Max Cannon Depression:	-6.0 / -6.0°
Turret Traverse Speed:	18.00 deg/s

Type 79
Details
Tier / Class:	3 MBT
Nation:	China
Dealer:	Zhang Feng
Reputation:	21,600
Cost:	10,000
Stats - Stock (Renowned)
Max Damage:	420
DPM:	2,520
Penetration:	250 (270) mm
Hit Points:	2,195
Hull F/S/R:	100 / 80 / 45
Turret F/S/R:	200 / 160 / 65
Max Speed:	50.4 km/h
Acceleration 0-32kph:	8.72 (7.69) s
Hull Traverse:	22.70 (28.40)
Camouflage:	15%
Vision:	400 m
Accuracy (Spread):	0.15°
Max Cannon Depression:	-6.0 / -6.0°
Turret Traverse Speed:	18.00 deg/s

The Type 79 is a tier 3 Main Battle Tank originating from China, and is sold by Zhang Feng. It can be unlocked from the Type 69, and leads to the Type 80-II.

Features

• Heavy armor: this vehicle's armor bounces more shots and takes more hits.
• HESH: can even penetrate armor with large hit angles.

Player Recommendations

Due to its strong turret armor and relatively fast speed for an MBT, this tank is best played as an aggressive hull down defender, which also has decent potential as a flanker. With the highest base accuracy of any of the T3 MBTs, it is the most capable of long range firefights, albeit by a small margin.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Above average top speed among the T3 MBTs
• Decent camo rating for an MBT
• Good aiming time

Cons

• Mediocre hull armor
• Sluggish stock acceleration

Upgrade Suggestions

Upgrading to the 12150L-7BW Diesel Engine significantly boosts mobility, increasing vehicle flanking ability.  Researching firepower upgrades will heavily improve lethality.

Retrofit Suggestions

• Advanced Muzzle Reference System
• Advanced Fire Control
• Augmented Optics
• Improved Gun Breech
• Improved Pioneer Tool Kit
• Improved Spall Liner

Commander and Crew Skill Suggestions

• Commander: Juan Carlos, to improve the aim speed and crew stats
• Driver: Spin to Win, Off-Road Driving
• Gunner: Sharpshooter, Do the Twist
• Loader: Rapid Fire, Explosive Shells/Preparation

Armor

Type 79 Stock Armor

Reputation Cost	Credits	Hull F/S/R	Hull Composition	Hull Modifiers (AP/HE/SC)	Turret F/S/R	Turret Composition	Turret Modifiers (AP/HE/SC)	ERA F/S/R	ERA Composition	ERA Modifiers	Turret Traverse
Stock	Stock	100/80/45	Steel		200/160/65	Steel		0/0/0	None		18.00deg/s
The Type 79 is the final upgrade to the Type 59 series created by the Chinese armed forces. While the steel armored plates are of a similar thickness to the Type 59 and Type 69, it is the first vehicle of the series and in Armored Warfare to be equipped with cage armor, which offers excellent turret protection from ATGMs and HEAT rounds.

Firepower

105mm Type 83 Cannon

Shell name	Type	Reputation	Salvo Size	Damage	Area of Effect	Penetration	Speed	Max Accuracy	Aim Time	Reload Time
105mm 105-I APDS	AP	Stock	1	420	0m	250mm	1,420m/s	0.15°	2.40s	10.00s
105mm 105-HEP-I	HE	Stock	1	420	0m	126mm	732m/s	0.17°	2.70s	10.00s
105mm 105-HEAT-I HEAT	HEAT	1,890	1	420	0m	300mm	1,115m/s	0.16°	2.60s	10.00s
105mm 105-IDU APDS	AP	2,170	1	420	0m	270mm	1,425m/s	0.15°	2.40s	10.00s

Mobility

Name	Reputation Cost	Credits	Max Speed	0 to 32km/h	Hull Traverse
NORINCO 12150L-7 Diesel Engine	Stock	Stock	50.40km/h	8.72s	22.70deg/s
NORINCO 12150L-7BW Diesel Engine	300	4,455	50.40km/h	7.69s	28.40deg/s

Upgrades

Type 79 Technology

Name	Reputation Cost	Credits	Description
Type 84G Smoke Grenades	720	11,520	Provides a total of five smoke deployments on an eighty second cooldown between uses.
Improved Ballistic Computer	1,005	16,080	Reduces aim time by 20%.
Improved Laser Rangefinder	1,310	20,435	Improves overall accuracy by 7%.
Improved Ready Racks	3,405	54,480	Increases reload speed by 10%.

History

The Type 79, China's final attempt to augment their rapidly aging fleet of Type 59’s, took many technologies from Western tank design. These improvements included upgrading the armament to the legendary British L7 105mm gun, the rangefinder, ballistic computer, and gunner sights. The Type 79 entered service in 1984 and is still used in training for the Chinese army, as well as being fielded by a number of smaller nations in Southeast Asia and Africa.

See also

• Type 59-IIA Legend
• T-55