New Type98/99 MBT thread

[by78]

Spotted around Beijing.

 

[pikusharp1]

Are you sure? Because externally other than a few extra satcom antennas and maybe a new MRS, I don't think there is any significant modification otherwise. Not even moving the headlamps to the tracks and covering that bit up with ERA. Major changes that was expected like APS and RWS are all not present.
I always thought the PLA was rather conservative with naming and usually assign a new designation only if there is some significant modification.
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If the new designation is true then high chance it has a new hybrid power back under the hood? That kind of modification could warrant a new designation.

 

[Tomboy]

If the new designation is true then high chance it has a new hybrid power back under the hood? That kind of modification could warrant a new designation.

Apparently via Yankee's livestream, Type 99B might have a significantly upgraded powerpack as the original Type 99A was notoriously known to be rather unreliable.

 

[Kejora]

Comparison between ZTZ-99A and ZTZ-99AG

 

[typexx]

looks like they added some era on glacis plate

 

[Gloire_bb]

looks like they added some era on glacis plate

Also removed propaganda tower upgrade. No horde bonus anymore.
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No small antenna over muzzle reference device either.
Some FCS sensors moved here and there. New cover for lwr mast.

 

[SAC]

Also removed propaganda tower upgrade. No horde bonus anymore.
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No small antenna over muzzle reference device either.
Some FCS sensors moved here and there. New cover for lwr mast.

The MW IFF system.

 

[peijunfei]

Also removed propaganda tower upgrade. No horde bonus anymore.
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No small antenna over muzzle reference device either.
Some FCS sensors moved here and there. New cover for lwr mast.

propaganda tower lfmao, you made my day!