Type 99A

Type 99A
Details
Tier / Class:	9 MBT
Nation:	China
Dealer:	Zhang Feng
Cost:	15,300,000
Stats - Stock (Renowned)
Max Damage:	620
DPM:	4,509
Penetration:	650 mm
Hit Points:	2,400 (2,650)
Hull F/S/R:	540 / 120 / 50
Turret F/S/R:	600 / 292 / 50
Max Speed:	70 (75) km/h
Acceleration 0-32kph:	5.13 s
Hull Traverse:	36.9 (45.60) deg/s
Camouflage:	14%
Vision:	430 m
Accuracy (Spread):	0.108°
Max Cannon Depression:	-6 / -4°
Turret Traverse Speed:	44.00 deg/s

Type 99A
Details
Tier / Class:	9 MBT
Nation:	China
Dealer:	Zhang Feng
Cost:	15,300,000
Stats - Stock (Renowned)
Max Damage:	620
DPM:	4,509
Penetration:	650 mm
Hit Points:	2,400 (2,650)
Hull F/S/R:	540 / 120 / 50
Turret F/S/R:	600 / 292 / 50
Max Speed:	70 (75) km/h
Acceleration 0-32kph:	5.13 s
Hull Traverse:	36.9 (45.60)
Camouflage:	14%
Vision:	430 m
Accuracy (Spread):	0.108°
Max Cannon Depression:	-6 / -4°
Turret Traverse Speed:	44.00 deg/s

The Type 99A is a tier 9 Main Battle Tank originating from China, and is sold by Zhang Feng. It can be unlocked with a tier 9 Unlock Token, and unlocks a tier 10 Unlock Token, which can be used on the Type 99A2, Centauro 155, and Wilk XC-8.

Armor

Stock Armor

Reputation Cost	Credits	Hull F/S/R	Hull Composition	Turret F/S/R	Turret Composition	ERA Type	ERA Modifiers
Stock	Stock	550/80/45	Composite	700 / 90 / 46	Composite	Heavy ERA
The Type 99A received improved protection (compared to the previous models). The vehicle is resistant to most modern tank ammo.

Firepower

125mm ZPT-98 L/55 Cannon

Shell name	Type	Reputation	Damage	Penetration	Max Accuracy	Speed	Reload
125mm Type III APFSDS-T	AP	Stock	660	720mm	0.10°	1,750 m/s	8.95s
125mm 3VOF36 HE-F	HE	115,736	600	43mm	0.11°	850 m/s	8.95s
125mm BTJ-II HEAT	HEAT	115,736	660	680mm	0.11°	1,100 m/s	8.95s
125mm Type IIIDU APFSDS-T	HEAT	115,736	594-726	720mm	0.11°	1,750 m/s	8.95s

Missile Name	Type	Reputation	Damage	Penetration	Velocity	Reload Time	Missiles in Launcher	Reload within Launcher	Burst Fire Rate	Flight Agility	Self-Guided
3UBK14 "Refleks" ATGM-TH	Tandem-HEAT	Stock	550	750mm	350m/s	8.95s	1	{{{reloadm}}}s	6.7rd/min	{{{agility}}}deg/s	No
GP125A ATGM	Tandem-HEAT	115,736	550	750mm	350m/s	8.95s	1	{{{reloadm}}}s	6.7rd/min	{{{agility}}}deg/s	No

Mobility

Name	Reputation Cost	Credits	Max Speed	Reverse Speed	0 to 32km/h	0 to Max Speed	Hull Traverse	Fire Chance
Shanxi 12V150HB-2 1200hp	Stock	Stock	75km/h	{{{reverse}}}	5.16s	{{{0-max}}}	42deg/s	{{{firechance}}}
Shanxi 12V150HB-2 1500hp	38,579	1,706,667	85km/h	{{{reverse}}}	4.1s	{{{0-max}}}	45.60deg/s	{{{firechance}}}

Upgrades

Upgrades

Name	Reputation Cost	Credits	Description
Spall Liner	77,157	853,333	Increases vehicle HP by 250.
Type 97 Smoke Grenades	38,579	1,706,667	Provides 5 smoke grenades. Grenades take 80 seconds to reload.
Fire Control System	38,579	853,333	Reduces aim time by 20%.
Improved Autoloader	154,314	2,560,000	Reload speed increased by 10%.

History

Class: Main Battle Tank
Developed: 2007-2011
Service: 2011+
Vehicles Built: cca 200-500
Operators: China

The Type 99A MBT is an advanced version of the Type 99 variant. It was first tested in August 2007 and entering service in 2011. It shares most of its predecessor's features, including the a western-style welded turret, 125mm ZPT-98 autoloaded smoothbore gun capable of firing Invar and Invar-M missiles and a powerful diesel engine giving it excellent mobility.

But there are improvements. For one, the vehicle is powered by a 1500hp 150HB-2 diesel engine, an improved variant of the older 1200hp 150HB model used on the original Type 99. This gives it excellent mobility and acceleration, although the numbers available publicly are unofficial. The weight, however, increased from approximately 52 tons to 54 tons or even more (sources vary). The turret was also enlarged and fitted with a more effective, redesigned ERA kit and possibly a soft-kill APS system.

Precious little is known about this most modern Main Battle Tank of the People's Republic of China. Type 99A supposedly has more advanced electronics (including a GPS system and an indigenous Battlefield Management System), but the details are very much classified. It's worth noting that while many online sources use names such as Type 99A1 and Type 99A2, these names are incorrect and (like the Type 98 designation) probably made up by analysts or even journalists. What is sometimes referred to as Type 99A2 is in fact a Type 99A while the Type 99A1 is still "just" a Type 99. China is currently estimated to operate several hundred of these modernized Type 99As with more being converted from the standard Type 99 MBTs. Type 99A, just like the original Type 99, is not offered for export and will very likely remain only in Chinese service.

See also

• Type 99
• Type 99A2