Chinese Tanks & Armored Vehicles

[LKJ86]

 

[LKJ86]

 

[LKJ86]

 

[Beast]

The video of ZTZ-99A tank:
https://m.weibo.cn/5293335778/4315237476071973

Youtube version.

 

[bahadur999]

What is the difference between 99 and 99A?

 

[LKJ86]

What is the difference between 99 and 99A?

They are completely different tanks using similar names.

 

[bahadur999]

They are completely different tanks using similar names.

Are you sure they are different? According to Wikipedia it is just an improved version...Are there any pics for comparison?

 

[LKJ86]

Are you sure they are different? According to Wikipedia it is just an improved version...Are there any pics for comparison?

What do they share in common?

 

[Beast]

Are you sure they are different? According to Wikipedia it is just an improved version...Are there any pics for comparison?

The chasis is enlarged especially the engine compartment with a hump for newer and more powerful engine. Turret is enlarged too. Higher height means thicker armour and protection. Latest gen network system to ensure datalink and fight as one with all other units.
Latest gen stabiliser system and tracking to ensure first hit probability.

 

[bahadur999]

Yeah but saying they are "completely different tanks" is an exaggeration...We need pics and specs for comparison.

 

[LKJ86]

Yeah but saying they are "completely different tanks" is an exaggeration...We need pics and specs for comparison.

ZTZ-99A has a new engine, gearbox, chassis, turret, gun, FCS, and so on. Why not are they completely different tanks?

 

[bahadur999]

ZTZ-99A has a new engine, gearbox, chassis, turret, gun, FCS, and so on. Why not are they completely different tanks?

Fair enough. I think that there is a misunderstanding then. Any specs of both available online?

 

[LKJ86]

Fair enough. I think that there is a misunderstanding then. Any specs of both available online?

There is an interview of the chief designer, 毛明, of ZTZ-99A tank:
http://www.bilibili.com/video/av400...id=blpvX2tdOF48CD0Kdgp2infoc&ts=1551722118565

 

[LKJ86]

 

[LKJ86]

ZTZ-99A tank