WZ-1224

WZ-1224
Details
Tier / Class:	6 MBT
Nation:	China
Dealer:	Zhang Feng
Cost:	3,250 Gold
Stats - Stock (Renowned)
Max Damage:	500
DPM:	3,488
Penetration:	460 mm
Hit Points:	2,330
Hull F/S/R:	380 / 86 / 42
Turret F/S/R:	620 / 240 / 52
Max Speed:	65.00 km/h
Acceleration 0-32kph:	5.49 s
Hull Traverse:	32.20 deg/s
Camouflage:	15%
Vision:	415 m
Accuracy (Spread):	0.12°
Max Cannon Depression:	-6.0 / -2.0°
Turret Traverse Speed:	26.7 deg/s

WZ-1224
Details
Tier / Class:	6 MBT
Nation:	China
Dealer:	Zhang Feng
Cost:	3,250 Gold
Stats - Stock (Renowned)
Max Damage:	500
DPM:	3,488
Penetration:	460 mm
Hit Points:	2,330
Hull F/S/R:	380 / 86 / 42
Turret F/S/R:	620 / 240 / 52
Max Speed:	65.00 km/h
Acceleration 0-32kph:	5.49 s
Hull Traverse:	32.20
Camouflage:	15%
Vision:	415 m
Accuracy (Spread):	0.12°
Max Cannon Depression:	-6.0 / -2.0°
Turret Traverse Speed:	26.7 deg/s

The WZ-1224 is a tier 6 Premium Main Battle Tank originating from China. It can be purchased from Zhang Feng for 3,250 Gold.

Features

• Heavy armor: this vehicle's armor bounces more shots and takes more hits.
• High caliber: the high caliber weaponry deals an increased damage.

Player Recommendations

With strong DPM, turret armor, and penetration, the WZ-1224 is well suited for hull down warfare, having the mobility to push positions and even act as a makeshift flanker, due to its low profile. However, fighting over ridges is very difficult, as its below average gun depression makes exposure times much longer than vehicles such as the M1 Abrams.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• High DPM
• Excellent penetration
• Strong frontal turret armor
• Good mobility
• Low profile

Cons

• Average alpha damage
• Poor gun depression
• Low HP

Upgrade Suggestions

Premium vehicles in Armored Warfare come fully upgraded.

Retrofit Suggestions

• Advanced Muzzle Reference System
• Improved Pioneer Tool Kit
• Improved Gun Breech

Commander and Crew Skill Suggestions

• Commander: Juan Carlos, for improvements to aim speed and crew stats.
• Driver: Smooth Ride, Off-Road Driving
• Gunner: Sharpshooter, Quick Draw

Armor

WZ-1224 Stock Armor

Reputation Cost	Credits	Hull F/S/R	Hull Composition	Turret F/S/R	Turret Composition	ERA Type	ERA Modifiers
Stock	Stock	380/86/42	Composite	620/240/52	Composite	None
Consisting of a heavily armored and well sloped turret and a frontally armored hull, the WZ-1224's design allows the vehicle to hold a hull down position with authority.

Firepower

120mm Prototype Cannon

Shell name	Type	Reputation	Damage	Penetration	Max Accuracy	Speed	Reload
120mm 120-I APFSDS	AP	Stock	500	460mm	0.12°	1,650 m/s	8.60s
120mm DM12 HEAT-FS	HEAT	Stock	520	600mm	0.14°	1,140 m/s	8.60s
120mm 120-I HE-F	HE	Stock	480	40mm	0.15°	980 m/s	8.60s

Mobility

Name	Reputation Cost	Credits	Max Speed	Reverse Speed	0 to 32km/h	0 to Max Speed	Hull Traverse	Fire Chance
MTU MB 8V331 TC41 Diesel Engine	Stock	Stock	65.00km/h	{{{reverse}}}	5.49s	{{{0-max}}}	32.20deg/s	{{{firechance}}}

Upgrades

Premium vehicles in Armored Warfare come fully upgraded.

Variants

• WZ-1224 Trash Panda

History

The WZ-1224 was a prototype MBT designed as a replacement for China's aging fleet of Type 59 variants. During development, it was chosen to use a prototype 120mm smoothbore cannon instead of a 125mm Soviet inspired cannon, and an engine and suspension that took inspiration from Western models. Other features such as a cast turret and a new autoloading ammunition system were also added to the WZ-1224. During trials, the use of so many new technologies begun to backfire, as problems arose with the loading mechanism, engine, and turret. It was due to these continued problems that the Chinese Army decided to end the development of the WZ-1224, and instead focus on the design of the Type 80 series.

See also

• Type 85-IIM
• Type 90-II

External links

• Vehicles in focus: WZ-1224
• Introducing the Chinese Vehicles