Type 96A
Type 96A | |
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Details | |
Tier / Class:
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7 MBT |
Nation: |
China |
Dealer: |
Zhang Feng |
Reputation: |
540,300 |
Cost: |
6,080,000 |
Stats - Stock (Renowned) | |
Max Damage: |
615 |
DPM: |
3,690 |
Penetration: |
650 mm |
Hit Points: |
2,450 |
Hull F/S/R: |
400 / 132 / 49 |
Turret F/S/R: |
570 / 74 / 47 |
Max Speed: |
65 km/h |
Acceleration 0-32kph: |
5.19 s |
Hull Traverse: |
33.2 deg/s |
Camouflage: |
14% |
Vision: |
430 m |
Accuracy (Spread): |
0.124° |
Max Cannon Depression: |
-6 / -2° |
Turret Traverse Speed: |
42 deg/s |
The Type 96A is a tier 7 Main Battle Tank originating from China, and is sold by Zhang Feng. It can be unlocked from the Type 96, and leads to the VT4.
Contents
Features[edit | edit source]
- Heavy armor: this vehicle's armor bounces more shots and takes more hits.
- High caliber: the high caliber weaponry deals an increased damage.
- Override: this vehicle's engine can be switched to override mode, which will significantly increase speed and acceleration.
Player Recommendations[edit | edit source]
Pros and Cons[edit | edit source]
Pros[edit | edit source]
Cons[edit | edit source]
Upgrade Suggestions[edit | edit source]
Retrofit Suggestions[edit | edit source]
Commander and Crew Skill Suggestions[edit | edit source]
Armor[edit | edit source]
Reputation Cost | Credits | Hull F/S/R | Hull Composition | Turret F/S/R | Turret Composition | ERA Type | ERA Modifiers | ||||
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Stock | Stock | 400 / 132 / 49 | Composite | 570 / 74 / 47 | Composite | ||||||
The Type 96A boasts a modern modular armor on the frontal arc. The sides and rear of the vehicle are all steel. |
Reputation Cost | Credits | Hull F/S/R | Hull Composition | Turret F/S/R | Turret Composition | ERA Type | ERA Modifiers | ||||
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40,523 | 512,000 | 400 / 132 / 49 | Composite | 570 / 74 / 47 | Composite | Medium ERA: 10% vs. AP, 65% vs. HE | |||||
The ERA package installed on the upper glacis and the front of the tower significantly improves survivability from HEAT-type warheads. |
Firepower[edit | edit source]
Shell name | Type | Reputation | Damage | Penetration | Max Accuracy | Speed | Reload |
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125mm 125-III APFSDS | APFSDS | Stock | 615 | 650mm | 0.12° | 1,700 m/s | 10s |
125mm HE-I-HE-F | HE | Stock | 550 | 40mm | 0.12° | 850 m/s | 10s |
125mm BTJ-IM HEAT | HEAT | Stock | 575 | 590mm | 0.12° | 905 m/s | 10s |
Missile Name | Type | Reputation | Damage | Penetration | Velocity | Reload Time | Missiles in Launcher | Reload within Launcher | Burst Fire Rate | Flight Agility | Self-Guided |
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GP125 ATGM | Tandem-HEAT | 40,523 | 495-756 | 650mm | 400m/s | 10s | 1 | {{{reloadm}}}s | 6rd/min | {{{agility}}}deg/s | No |
Mobility[edit | edit source]
Name | Reputation Cost | Credits | Max Speed | Reverse Speed | 0 to 32km/h | 0 to Max Speed | Hull Traverse | Fire Chance |
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NORINCO 12150ZLC 1000 hp | Stock | Stock | 65km/h | {{{reverse}}} | 5.19s | {{{0-max}}} | 33.20deg/s | {{{firechance}}} |
Upgrades[edit | edit source]
Name | Reputation Cost | Credits | Description |
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Spall Liner | 13,508 | 128,000 | Increases vehicle HP by 250.
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Type 84G Smoke Grenades | 13,508 | 128,000 | Provides 5 smoke grenades. Grenades take 80 seconds to reload.
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ISFCS-212 FCS | 27,015 | 384,000 | Reduces aim time by 20%.
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Improved Autoloader | 40,523 | 512,000 | Reload speed increased by 10%.
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Improved Thermal Sight | 27,015 | 256,000 | Increases effectiveness of spotting through foliage by 30%.
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Air Induction Precleaner | 13,508 | 128,000 | Increases crew stats by 2%.
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Improved Engine Control Unit | 27,015 | 256,000 | Improves the vehicle's acceleration on soft or difficult terrain up to a maximum of 10%.
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Improved Tracks | 13,508 | 128,000 | Upgraded tracks further improve the acceleration, maximum speed, and traverse/turning performance of the vehicle on rough and difficult terrain. These tracks are also harder to destroy.
Offroad movement bonus: 42% Difficult terrain movement bonus: 21% |
Special Abilities[edit | edit source]
History[edit | edit source]
Class: Main Battle Tank
Developed: 2000-2002
Service: 2002+
Vehicles Built: cca 1000
Operators: China
The Type 96A MBT is an upgraded variant of the older Type 96 to roughly match the Type 99 MBT. It was first officially revealed in 2006 and shown to the public in 2009 during a Beijing military parade.
What makes it most recognizable is the frontal turret arrow-shaped armor, taken from the Type 99. If reports are to be believed, the original frontal turret protection of 450mm of RHAe versus kinetic shells and 850mm versus HEAT was enhanced to some 1000mm of protection versus HEAT rounds thanks to a combination of composites and an ERA kit. The ERA blocks cover the turret sides as well, making the vehicle much more resistant to ATGMs and other HEAT-based threats. Chinese sources claim that the vehicle uses a standard 730hp 12150ZLC V12 turbocharged diesel engine, allowing it to go as fast as 57 km/h, but, given the weight increase from 41 to 43 tons, it's possible the engine was up-tuned to 800hp. The weapon system was essentially unchanged.
The tank is currently in active Chinese service, with perhaps 1000 vehicles serving in the Beijing area. It is not offered for export as it is, but an export-intended variant exists and has been offered since 2012, so far without success. The only notable action the Type 96A ever participated in was the Russian Tank Biathlon annual competition where countries competed in various disciplines, including driving and accurate fire. The Type 96A fared quite well in these trials all things considered. It came third in 2014 and second in 2015.