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Type 99A is a predecessor to the Type 99A1 and successor to the Type 99G MBT.

The MBT requires a bustle autoloader, on which production has not been started yet.

This makes the MBT highly susceptible to fire once penetrated. There is provision for extra ammunition in the fighting compartment. The MBT closely resembles the Russian 2A46M autoloader’s design. The turret’s inside design layout is modelled on Russian style. New upgrades can be placed giving it increased service life. The modular design allows damaged sections to be easily replaced. The hull and turret are built of welded steel armour. An over-pressure collective NBC protection and a fully automatic fire suppression system protect the crew. Tank commander takes up the turret’s right side and operates the 12.7 mm anti-aircraft machine gun. The driver sits in the hull and in front of the turret, while the gunner sits on the left side of the turret. Frontage has the driving compartment the middle serves as fighting compartment and the engine is placed at the rear end. The Type 99 has a 1,500HP diesel engine while the ZTZ98 uses a 1,200HP diesel engine. This contains approximately 1,000mm to1,200mm of steel armour. The diesel engine is turbo charged and uses German technology, and the tank is liquid cooled.Įxplosive reaction armour (ERA) units were added to the turret and hull’s front portion. Its Nato (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation) codename is AT-11 Sniper. This anti-tank guided missile of Russian origin is produced in China under a local licence.

Cartridge 57x438r penetrate main battle tank