Type 99

This article is about the Tier 8 progression MBT. For other uses of Type 99, see Type 99 (disambiguation).

Type 99
Tier / Class	Tier 8 MBT
Type	Progression
Place of Origin	China
Dealer	Zhang Feng
Crew
Commander Driver Gunner
Vehicle Progression
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Sustained Damage
Damage	660
Penetration	720 mm
Damage per Minute	5142 per min.
Reload Time	7.7 s
Defense
Hit Points	2600
Hull vs AP	790 mm
Hull vs HEAT	1390 mm
Hull Composition	Composite
Turret vs AP	835 mm
Turret vs HEAT	1250 mm
Turret Composition	Composite
Mobility
Max Speed	70 km/h
Acceleration 0 to 32 km/h	4.77 s
Weight	46545 kg
Hull Traverse	36.26 deg/s
Utility
Camo (Overall)	13 %
Vision Range while Moving	340 m
Targeting
Depression/Elevation	-6° / 14°
Accuracy (Fully Aimed)	0.108 °
Aim Time	2.13 s
Turret Traverse	44 deg/s

The Type 99 is a Tier 8 progression Main Battle Tank under Zhang Feng's dealership.

History

Class: Main Battle Tank
Developed: 1990s
Service: 1999+
Vehicles Built: cca 800
Operators: China

Type 99 is currently the most advanced Main Battle Tank of the Chinese People's Liberation Army. The production variant of the Type 99 MBT was developed from the Type 99 prototype as China's first true third generation MBT. The prototype tank (often incorrectly labeled as Type 98) was first shown in public on the Chinese National Day military parade on October 1, 1999. The prototype and production Type 99 both abandon the Soviet concept of tanks in favor of more western technology, even though traces of Russian designs can be found deep inside the vehicle.

The hull is low and generally typical of Chinese tanks but, unlike the previous Chinese MBTs, the turret is welded. The vehicle is protected by composite armor and by an advanced spaced armor kit and ERA (allegedly comparable to Russian Relikt), resulting in an estimated frontal protection on par with the newer variants of the Russian T-90 MBT (roughly 1000-1200mm of RHAe versus HEAT rounds).

Type 99 is equipped with a JD-3 laser system that allows it to send high intensity laser bursts (dazzling) at targets that are using their own lasers to target the Type 99 MBT. The desired effect of this is the damaging of enemy optics and temporary blindness of the enemy gunner. The main armament is the automatically loaded fully stabilized Chinese 125mm ZPT-98 smoothbore gun, capable of firing 9M119M Invar and 9M119M1 Invar-M missiles along with other standard former Warsaw Pact 125mm ammunition.

The effective rate of fire is around 8 rounds per minute. The Fire Control System is indigenous and highly accurate. The vehicle is powered by a 1200 horsepower 150HB diesel, giving it decent mobility. The acceleration is said to be very good as well thanks to its power-to-weight ratio of approximately 23 hp/t (the vehicle weighs around 52 tons).

Performance-wise, Type 99 should be on par with other third generation tanks such as the T-90 or Abrams, but it has never participated in any armed conflict and therefore it's very difficult to evaluate its performance. In Chinese service, approximately 700-800 Type 99s of several variants have been built between 2001 and 2011.

Vehicle Traits

• Armored: This vehicle's armor can withstand a lot of punishment, allowing it to survive even serious firefights.
• Heavy Weapon: This vehicle carries one of the largest weapons around with significantly increased damage per shot.
• Engine Boost: This vehicle's engine rev limiter can be overridden to significantly increase speed and acceleration for a short period of time.

Ammunition

#	Ammo Name	Ammo Type	XP Cost	Damage	Penetration	Velocity	Reload Time	More Info
1	125mm 125-III APFSDS	APFSDS	Stock	660	720 mm	1700 m/s	7.70 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.12 ° Damage Randomization: ± 5 % Penetration Randomization: ± 5 % Ricochet Angle: 67.0 °
2	125mm Type III AP	APFSDS	76,320	690	770 mm	1700 m/s	7.70 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.12 ° Damage Randomization: ± 5 % Penetration Randomization: ± 5 % Ricochet Angle: 67.0 °
3	125mm 125HE HE	HE	Stock	1030	40 mm	850 m/s	7.70 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.15 ° Fire Chance Bonus: 100 % Penetration Randomization: ± 10 % Splash Radius: 1.00 m Splash Penetration: 85 mm
4	125mm BTJ-II HEAT	HEAT	Stock	890	925 mm	905 m/s	7.70 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.13 ° Fire Chance Bonus: 300 % Damage Randomization: ± 10 % Penetration Randomization: ± 10 % Bonus Module Damage: 25 %
5	3UBK14 "Refleks" ATGM-TH	ATGM	Stock	790	978 mm	300 m/s	7.70 s	Toggle
Fire Chance Bonus: 300 % Damage Randomization: ± 10 % Penetration Randomization: ± 5 % Bonus Module Damage: 25 % Flight Agility: 40.00 deg/s Self-Guided: No
6	7.62mm AP	AP	Stock	8	18 mm	855 m/s	5.00 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.15 ° Magazine Type: Clip Partial Reload: Yes Magazine Size: 800 Burst Fire Rate: 400 rd/min Damage Randomization: ± 10 % Penetration Randomization: ± 10 % Ricochet Angle: 67.0 °

Upgrades

Armor

Type 99 Stock Armor

XP Cost	Credit Cost	Hull Armor	Hull Composition	Turret Armor	Turret Composition	ERA Name	ERA Penetration Reduction
Stock	Stock	790 mm (vs AP) 1390 mm (vs HEAT)	Composite	835 mm (vs AP) 1250 mm (vs HEAT)	Composite	FY-5 ERA (Gen 2)	20% (vs AP) 80% (vs HEAT)
This MBT's front is protected by composite armor. Composite armor consists of combined layers of steel and other material and offers excellent protection against HEAT shells and ATGMs. Its steel sides and rear are considerably more vulnerable. The second generation ERA kit offers excellent protection against standard HEAT rounds or warheads, and marginal protection against kinetic rounds.

Weapon

#	Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Aim Time	Reload Time	More Info
Weapon1	125mm ZPT-98A L/48 Smoothbore Cannon	Stock	Stock	2.13 s	7.70 s	Toggle
Stats: Depression/Elevation: -6.0° / 14.0° Ammo: 125mm 125-III APFSDS 125mm Type III AP 125mm 125HE HE 125mm BTJ-II HEAT 3UBK14 "Refleks" ATGM-TH 7.62mm AP

Engine

Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Max Speed	Reverse Speed	Forward Acceleration	Hull Traverse	Fire Chance
Shanxi 12V150HB 1200 hp Diesel Engine	Stock	Stock	70 km/h	29 km/h	5.29 s (0 to 32 km/h) 26.44 s (0 to Max Speed)	36.26°	6 %

Parts

Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Description	Notes
Spall Liner	22,205	444,615	Hit points are increased by 400
Type 97 Smoke Grenades	Stock	Stock	Comes with 8 charges Recharge time: 25s Duration: 10s
JD-3 Soft Kill APS	Stock	Stock	Automatic Soft Kill APS Target Acquisition Range: 350m Effective Range: 350m Multiplier to ATGM's Standard Noise: x 7 Additional ATGM Noise Penalty: 2.0 Penalty to ATGM Agility: x0.65 Angle of Effect: 360°
Improved Gun Stabilizer	55,505	1,111,530	Overall accuracy while moving is improved by 20%
Improved Autoloader	130,790	2,619,050	Rate of fire is increased by 7%
Upgraded Fire Control System Sensors	Stock	Stock	Reduces the accuracy penalties for firing and traversing the hull.
Improved Gunner Optics	Stock	Stock	Accuracy is improved by 10%
Improved Engine Control Unit	Stock	Stock	Acceleration is increased by 10%
Stock Tracks	Stock	Stock	Mobility (Light Terrain): 88.8% Mobility (Heavy Terrain): 74.4%

Other unlocks

Name	Cost	Description	Notes
Battle Hardened	4,500	The Battle-Hardened status allows you to earn more Experience and Credits and also grants preferential matchmaking to the vehicle.
16,850 Reputation	67,520	Provides an injection of 16,850 Reputation.
16,850 Reputation	67,520	Provides an injection of 16,850 Reputation.
16,850 Reputation	67,520	Provides an injection of 16,850 Reputation.
16,850 Reputation	67,520	Provides an injection of 16,850 Reputation.
Tier 9 Unlock Token	-	Enables you to unlock one Tier 9 vehicle. Dealer: Zhang Feng

Abilities

#	Name	XP Cost	Stats	Activation Time	Duration	Cooldown	More Info
Override	Override	Stock	Acceleration: +200% Max Speed: +5% Handling: +100%	N/A	8 s	53 s	Toggle
Description: Temporarily improves your vehicle's acceleration and maximum speed. This ability also makes you lose less speed during sharp turns. Conditions: No conditions bound to this ability.