Chinese 96-A

[siegecrossbow]

Photos of the Type-96 tank from the recent joint China-Kazakhstan tank exercise.

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[Daniel707]

It said to be, Type 96B MBT with New Engine, New Chassis, etc.






Not Expensive, and Good Enough for Mass Deployment.

 

[antiterror13]

@Daniel707 what is the specs of the new engine and what new chassis

 

[Tyloe]

fingers crossed for new side skirts

 

[jobjed]

fingers crossed for new side skirts

Rigid side skirts impede on mobility by churning up mud and are a pain in the ass to clean; they offer zero advantages in peacetime. Until China needs to send these tanks into battle, the PLA will likely dispense with side skirts.

 

[Equation]

fingers crossed for new side skirts

I like the side skirts on the Israeli Merkava tanks the best. The sides has hinges that can be open individually clean and maintenance.

 

[by78]

The new variant of 96A - tentatively called 96B by some - has been spotted again.

(1280 x 960)

(1280 x 960)

 

[FORBIN]

Sometimes i see also a 096G what is it ?

 

[Tyloe]

I feel hull protection is neglected compared to the turret. Hoping a new chassis means for steel/composite skirts. It's worrying why they haven't tested skirts of different composites instead of sticking to the same dust rubber covers. Even exported 59G's sides are better defended. Better side protection is crucial to protect carousel, especially larger hulls of 99 series.

I understand Type 96 is valued for its light weight and maneuverability but right skirts will go a long way, without over-hindering speed.

 

[siegecrossbow]

Is China still participating in the Tank Biathlon this year?