Type 96B

Type 96B
Details
Tier / Class:	8 MBT
Nation:	China
Dealer:	Special
Cost:	9000 Gold
Stats - Stock (Renowned)
Max Damage:	700
DPM:	4,972
Penetration:	800 mm
Hit Points:	2,700
Hull F/S/R:	400 / 132 / 49
Turret F/S/R:	570 / 74 / 47
Max Speed:	75 km/h
Acceleration 0-32kph:	4.56 s
Hull Traverse:	38,84 deg/s
Camouflage:	19%
Vision:	435 m
Accuracy (Spread):	0.12°
Max Cannon Depression:	-6 / 0°
Turret Traverse Speed:	44.94 deg/s

Type 96B
Details
Tier / Class:	8 MBT
Nation:	China
Dealer:	Special
Cost:	9000 Gold
Stats - Stock (Renowned)
Max Damage:	700
DPM:	4,972
Penetration:	800 mm
Hit Points:	2,700
Hull F/S/R:	400 / 132 / 49
Turret F/S/R:	570 / 74 / 47
Max Speed:	75 km/h
Acceleration 0-32kph:	4.56 s
Hull Traverse:	38,84
Camouflage:	19%
Vision:	435 m
Accuracy (Spread):	0.12°
Max Cannon Depression:	-6 / 0°
Turret Traverse Speed:	44.94 deg/s

The Type 96B is a Chinese tier 8 Premium MBT. In Armored Warfare the Type 96B plays similarly to other Chinese MBTs, while having a more pronounced emphasis on mobility and speed. Many have likened it to a heavy light tank in terms of handling and play style. It comes with unique permanent camouflage and decals on the vehicle and higher camo values than contemporary MBTs.

The Type 96B was announced to be an upcoming premium MBT that would be appearing in update 0.23 on December 14th, 2017. On December 22nd, the vehicle was released for sale in the web shop, while being declared to be available for purchase permanently. In the following month in January of 2018, the vehicle was permanently put in the web shop for purchase by in game gold as well. Also occasionally available in custom Red Dragon camo version.

Player Recommendations

The Type 96B is best played like other contemporary Chinese MBTs. Use your speed and agility to put yourself into favorable positions and support your team by doing damage. If you are top tier, consider spear-heading advances with the proper caution and discretion with your speed. Also in close quarters with your ECU ability or even just getting enough of a head start, and having your driver and retrofit for ramming, you can finish off low health enemies or smash into light or medium vehicles for good chunks of damage. Try to avoid ramming vehicles heavier than yourself as that is just an unfavorable trade for you. Very hard-hitting AP rounds and speclal Tandem-HEAT ammo ensure a heavy damage output vs. heavily armoured opponents, although trading shots with other tanks is risky due to your own low armour, and HP.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Premium vehicle. Increased credit and reputation earning.
• Plays like other Chinese MBTs and as such is a very nimble MBT and packs a 125mm punch.
• Comes with special camo and a high camo value.
• Has ECU/engine boost ability which allows increased acceleration for a short period of time.
• Speed, agility and ECU ability make for a good ramming vehicle.
• Tandem-HEAT ammo penetrates Anti-HEAT armour.

Cons

• Pays for speed with armor. Not the strongest MBT armor around.
• Limited gun depression of only -6 degrees.
• Not particularly accurate.

Upgrade Suggestions

The Type 96B is a premium and does not require research or upgrading. All components come with the vehicle as stock.

Retrofit Suggestions

• Improved Breech
• Advanced MRS
• Air Induction Precleaner
• Improved Spall Liner/Survivability Kit
• Augmented Optics

Commander and Crew Skill Suggestions

Commander: Freja, Viktor

Driver: Off-Road Driving, Battering Ram, Spin to Win

Gunner: Sharpshooter, Preventative Maintenance

Armor

Type 96B 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	400/132/49	Composite		570/74/47	Composite		20/20/0	Medium	10%vsAP 65%vsCE	42deg/s
The Type 96B boasts a more modern modular armor on the frontal arc. The sides and rear of the vehicle are all-steel.

Firepower

125mm ZPT-98A Cannon

Shell name	Type	Reputation	Salvo Size	Damage	Area of Effect	Penetration	Speed	Max Accuracy	Aim Time	Reload Time
125mm 125-IIM APFSDS	AP	Stock	1	700	0m	800mm	1,700m/s	0.12°	1.36s	8.55s
125mm BTJ-II HEAT	HEAT	Stock	1	630	0m	680mm	1,100m/s	0.13°	1.36s	8.55s
125mm DTB-125 HE	HE	Stock	1	600	1.5m	43mm	850m/s	0.14°	1.36s	8.55s

GP125 ATGM

Missile Name	Type	Reputation	Salvo	Damage	Area of Effect	Penetration	Speed	Rate of Fire	Caliber	Reload	Self-homing
GP125 ATGM	HEAT	Stock	1	550	0m	650mm	400m/s	6.3rd/min	125mm	8.55s	No

Mobility

Name	Reputation Cost	Credits	Max Speed	0 to 32km/h	Hull Traverse
Shanxi 12V150B 1200 hp Diesel Engine	Stock	Stock	75km/h	3.76s	38.84deg/s

Upgrades

Type 96B Upgrades

Name	Reputation Cost	Credits	Description
Spall Liner	Stock	Stock	Increases vehicle HP by 250.
IFSCS-212 FCS	Stock	Stock	Reduces aim time by 20%.
Improved Auto Loader	Stock	Stock	Reload speed increased by 10%.
Improved Sight	Stock	Stock	Improves overall accuracy by 10%.
Improved Thermal Sight	Stock	Stock	Increases effectiveness of spotting through foliage by 30%.
Improved Engine Control Unit	Stock	Stock	Improves the vehicle's acceleration on soft or difficult terrain up to a maximum of 10%.
Air Induction Precleaner	Stock	Stock	Increases crew stats by 2%.
Improved Transmission	Stock	Stock	Increases vehicle acceleration by 2.5% and hull traverse speed by 10%.
Improved Suspension	Stock	Stock	Improves handling on rough terrain by 20%.
Improved Drive sprockets	Stock	Stock	Improves the vehicle's acceleration on soft or difficult terrain by a maximum of 5%.

Variants

Type 96B Red Dragon

• Type 96B Red Dragon

History

China's Type-96B is an improved variant of the Type-96A MBT. Almost all modules and aggregates were upgraded with perhaps the most significant difference being its new 1200 hp diesel engine.

See also

• Type 96
• Type 96A
• Type 99

External Links

• [1]Initial web shop offer
• [2]In Development article