VT-1A MBT for export

[lcloo]

If you look at the spaces between the wheels, it is more closer to Type 99 than type 96. However, it is actually an evolution of MBT-2000/ scale down version of Type 99. The fact that it looks like AK also pointed to this direction. Also note that the driver's seat is at the centre rather than on the left side.

Quote from China Defence Blog:-
Norinco's VT1A MBT was first revealed in the October 2009 issue of "Ordnance Knowledge", a Norinco owned monthly magazine -- The VT1A MBT is a scaled down Type98/99 MBT built for export and similar to rest of the Type98/99 series of MBT, it's driver seat is located at the center of the hull and forward of the turret.


VT1A Specifications (dated as at 2009)

Full Weight: 49 Tons
Turret root Height: 2.4 m
Width with track shield: 3.5m
Crew: 3 with auto-loader.
Power: 1200 hp (note: this is 2009 version. updated version has more hp)
Engine: Water-cooled turbocharged diesel
Power-weight ratio: 24 hp / ton
Max speed: Highway speed 69 km/hour
Range: 450 km
Main Armament: 125 mm smoothbore

 

[S10]

The days of tank battles are over. Its just a huge waste of time, money and resources to invest in tanks. Better invest in helicopter gunships. Future battles will be fought in the air.

They've been saying that since the helicopter gunship was introduced in the 60's. Yet the tank remains the undisputed king of ground battle, so much so that they even begin seeing action in Afghanistan.

 

[S10]

If you look at the spaces between the wheels, it is more closer to Type 99 than type 96. However, it is actually an evolution of MBT-2000/ scale down version of Type 99. The fact that it looks like AK also pointed to this direction. Also note that the driver's seat is at the centre rather than on the left side.

Quote from China Defence Blog:-
Norinco's VT1A MBT was first revealed in the October 2009 issue of "Ordnance Knowledge", a Norinco owned monthly magazine -- The VT1A MBT is a scaled down Type98/99 MBT built for export and similar to rest of the Type98/99 series of MBT, it's driver seat is located at the center of the hull and forward of the turret.


VT1A Specifications (dated as at 2009)

Full Weight: 49 Tons
Turret root Height: 2.4 m
Width with track shield: 3.5m
Crew: 3 with auto-loader.
Power: 1200 hp (note: this is 2009 version. updated version has more hp)
Engine: Water-cooled turbocharged diesel
Power-weight ratio: 24 hp / ton
Max speed: Highway speed 69 km/hour
Range: 450 km
Main Armament: 125 mm smoothbore

The full weight of MBT-2000 has reached 51 ton now, in the latest version.

 

[kafumanpk]

Russian media said it had a lot of rust. Tanks a lot of rust, it may test the prototype. All the Chinese test prototype has rust? It looks like a small guy. Western tanks look stronger. Sense of security is very important.

 

[nomi007]

when will AL-khalid maRk2 be launched

 

[Zabaniyah]

The days of tank battles are over. Its just a huge waste of time, money and resources to invest in tanks. Better invest in helicopter gunships. Future battles will be fought in the air.

Without tanks, you won't be able to 'hold' on the ground. Tanks will remain as the badboys of the battlefield.