{"product_id":"chinese-main-battle-tank-ztz99a-b","title":"Chinese Main Battle Tank ZTZ99A\/B","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeng 1\/72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eType 99\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ca title=\"Chinese language\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chinese_language\"\u003eChinese\u003c\/a\u003e: \u003cspan lang=\"zh\"\u003e99式主战坦克\u003c\/span\u003e; \u003ca title=\"Pinyin\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pinyin\"\u003epinyin\u003c\/a\u003e: \u003ci\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"zh-Latn\"\u003eJiǔjiǔshì Zhǔzhàn Tǎnkè\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e) or \u003cb\u003eZTZ-99\u003c\/b\u003e is a Chinese \u003ca title=\"List of main battle tanks by generation\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_main_battle_tanks_by_generation\"\u003ethird generation\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca title=\"Main battle tank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Main_battle_tank\"\u003emain battle tank\u003c\/a\u003e (MBT).\u003csup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-usarmytradoc_5-40_6-0\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e The vehicle was a replacement for the aging \u003ca title=\"Type 80\/88 main battle tank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Type_80\/88_main_battle_tank\"\u003eType 88\u003c\/a\u003e introduced in the late 1980s. The Type 99 MBT was China's first mass-produced third-generation main battle tank. Combining modular composite armour and tandem-charge defeating \u003ca title=\"Explosive reactive armour\" class=\"mw-redirect\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Explosive_reactive_armour\"\u003eERA\u003c\/a\u003e, 125 mm smoothbore gun with \u003ca title=\"ATGM\" class=\"mw-redirect\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/ATGM\"\u003eATGM\u003c\/a\u003e-capability, high mobility, digital systems and optics, the Type 99 represents a shift towards rapid modernization by the PLA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Type 99 is based on the Soviet \u003ca title=\"T-72\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/T-72\"\u003eT-72\u003c\/a\u003e chassis.\u003csup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-Foss_7-0\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e The tank entered \u003ca title=\"People's Liberation Army\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/People%27s_Liberation_Army\"\u003ePeople's Liberation Army\u003c\/a\u003e (PLA) service in 2001.\u003csup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-usarmytradoc_5-40_6-1\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e The \u003ca title=\"People's Liberation Army Ground Force\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/People%27s_Liberation_Army_Ground_Force\"\u003ePeople's Liberation Army Ground Force\u003c\/a\u003e (PLAGF) is the sole operator of the Type 99. Three main versions of the Type 99 have been deployed: the Type 98 prototype, Type 99 and the \u003cb\u003eType 99A\u003c\/b\u003e. The Type 99 forms the core of China’s modern maneuver combat capabilities, with over 1,300 tanks built for the past two decades\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-heading mw-heading3\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"Type_99A\"\u003eType 99A\u003ca class=\"mw-file-description\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:ZTZ-99A_MBT_20170902.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImproved Type 99. In 2003, the 99A model was developed. Prototype testing was underway by August 2007\u003csup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-:4_31-0\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e and believed to be the standard deployed Type 99 variant in 2011. The position of the driver's hatch was moved from the centre left to the centre right of the hull. The improved main gun carries a \u003ca title=\"9M119\" class=\"mw-redirect\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/9M119\"\u003eInvar-type\u003c\/a\u003e ATGM. It mounts a type of 3rd generation ERA, and an active protection system.\u003csup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-usarmytradoc_5-46_17-3\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e The tank has a new, larger arrow-shaped turret with applique ERA armor.\u003csup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-:0_9-3\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e The larger turret has improved armour and a commander's periscope, and the tank has an integrated propulsion system. The 1,200 hp (890 kW) engine is replaced with a 1,500 hp (1,100 kW) engine. The tank also features a laser warning receiver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"Type_99A\"\u003eType 99B\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Type-99B upgraded variant was officially unveiled at the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2025_China_Victory_Day_Parade\" title=\"2025 China Victory Day Parade\"\u003e2025 China Victory Day Parade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-32\" class=\"reference\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e In 2024, the Type 99B prototype, fitted with two GL-6 APS launchers and four radars, was spotted in China. Improvements include with new and improved explosive reactive armor modules, upgraded information technology and information sharing with other combat vehicles, 360-degree vision system for the crew, updated fire control system with new generation thermal optics, and new photoelectric and sensor systems for improved battlefield awareness. Some versions are noted to be equipped with a remote-controlled weapon station (RCWS) for the commander and lacking the GL-6 hard kill APS launchers.\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-33\" class=\"reference\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e Media reports in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/South_China_Morning_Post\" title=\"South China Morning Post\"\u003eSouth China Morning Post\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hindustan_Times\" title=\"Hindustan Times\"\u003eHindustan Times\u003c\/a\u003e indicated that the tank will primarily be deployed in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Himalayas\" title=\"Himalayas\"\u003eHimalayas\u003c\/a\u003e, alongside the smaller \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Type_15_tank\" title=\"\"\u003eType-15\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" alt=\"Chinese Main Battle Tank ZTZ99A\/B\" class=\"sFlh5c FyHeAf iPVvYb\" src=\"https:\/\/media.modellbau-koenig.de\/pictures\/products\/Shopsystem\/Shop600px\/meng-72013a.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" alt=\"Chinese Main Battle Tank ZTZ99A\/B (Plastic model) - HobbySearch Military  Model Store\" class=\"sFlh5c FyHeAf iPVvYb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1999.co.jp\/itbig135\/11350401b2.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" alt=\"TMN: Meng's new Chinese ZTZ99A Main Battle Tank in 72nd scale\" class=\"sFlh5c FyHeAf iPVvYb\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjthvCTdDwmrkaWNM5pm1OPoYxARyWDS3T4GLZK7NNo9DygyxaHq9HB3bbbzlhhmAtGDukJppEF4SIw7zbOOwpjxRf9OReaE4gCTJy4uTe5p4VbFq3hZEH2NO0dwmPSwGLuMCRhvxA2PLTe8Oq6CY5AtGV3sBPeyYc4BTUkaGaMBIQbA1IUW3YnO83JXkI\/s16000-rw\/Chinese%20ZTZ99A%20Main%20Battle%20Tank%20in%2072nd%20scale%20meng%20(11).webp\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" alt=\"Chinese Main Battle Tank ZTZ99A\/B (Plastic model) - HobbySearch Military  Model Store\" class=\"sFlh5c FyHeAf iPVvYb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1999.co.jp\/itbig135\/11350401b3.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meng","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58366057251200,"sku":"72-013","price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/1601\/9328\/files\/Meng72-013.jpg?v=1782974105","url":"https:\/\/pienoismallimarketti.fi\/products\/chinese-main-battle-tank-ztz99a-b","provider":"Pienoismallimarketti","version":"1.0","type":"link"}