New Type98/99 MBT thread

[FishWings]

Do any of China's 99s have APS?

I'd imagine it would be quite useful to equip a small number (~100) with it so that it's more survivable in situations where tanks are harder to replace on the battlefield (example a landing in Taiwan)

No. There is only a turreted high-powered laser that allegedly disrupts or disables the optical systems of whatever is targeting the tank (LOS ATGMs, helicopters, other tanks, etc.) or possibly the sensors of the munition, if it is already fired (such as NLOS ATGMs). The exact effectiveness of this is unknown, though presumably effective enough such that not only was this type of active defense system retained on the improved ZTZ-99A, but the system itself was also improved vs. the one on previous ZTZ-99

 

[FishWings]

This is a strange ZTZ-99A. Normally, the headlights are positioned further to the sides.

 

[LCR34]

Some videos on 99a

 

[by78]

Ground clearance.

 

[by78]

A good overview of the turret top and side armor modules, and we also learn where the crew store their pickaxe.

 

[InfamousMeow]

A good overview of the turret top and side armor modules, and we also learn where the crew store their pickaxe.

I have seen some presentation online that states 99A can resist anti-tank cluster munition. I don't see any ERA on top, how would that work?

 

[KampfAlwin]

I have seen some presentation online that states 99A can resist anti-tank cluster munition. I don't see any ERA on top, how would that work?

You can see tiles on top of the turret roof which I'm pretty sure is ERA. Compare the depth of the pickaxe relative to the rest of the roof and you will notice it.

 

[gongolongo]

I have seen some presentation online that states 99A can resist anti-tank cluster munition. I don't see any ERA on top, how would that work?

Do you have said presentation? Would be a lot of help.

 

[InfamousMeow]

Do you have said presentation? Would be a lot of help.

Sorry, I don't have that. I think it is an educational speech given by a researcher of 99A to some university students. Someone posted a picture of the presentation.

Among the information presented is the penetration value of 7XX mm and the protection against top attack submunition is ?140mm? (I don't quite remember).

 

[LCR34]

Sorry, I don't have that. I think it is an educational speech given by a researcher of 99A to some university students. Someone posted a picture of the presentation.

Among the information presented is the penetration value of 7XX mm and the protection against top attack submunition is ?140mm? (I don't quite remember).

I dont think any MBT in operation now can survive top attack missiles.