New Type98/99 MBT thread
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Some more news on Type 99G:
It's , and appears to be taken from a Russian journal. There seems to be more difference between the Chinese Type 99 and the T-90 than I thought, according to this article, which says the only similarities now are the chassis and the gun calibre (125mm).
Summary: the article mentions how 99G draws from all the advantages of the Russian T-90 tank design, while overcoming its weaknesses. It also states the laser defense system on 99G is most unique and cannot be found on any current tanks. The 99G also features great mobility and a redesigned round that is superior to the 125mm in Russian service. Finally, the author laments the state of the Russian tank industry since the fall of the Soviet Union.
It's , and appears to be taken from a Russian journal. There seems to be more difference between the Chinese Type 99 and the T-90 than I thought, according to this article, which says the only similarities now are the chassis and the gun calibre (125mm).
Summary: the article mentions how 99G draws from all the advantages of the Russian T-90 tank design, while overcoming its weaknesses. It also states the laser defense system on 99G is most unique and cannot be found on any current tanks. The 99G also features great mobility and a redesigned round that is superior to the 125mm in Russian service. Finally, the author laments the state of the Russian tank industry since the fall of the Soviet Union.
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RedMercury
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Just to nitpick a machine translation, the Chinese says the only similarities are the "wheels of the chassis" and the "caliber of the main gun".
It's not clear if this is talking about the new major ZTZ-99 modification or the ZTZ-99 itself. It mentions a modular active protection system, but I guess that can be the Shtora-like system rumored to be on the ZTZ-99 (but I don't recall seeing).
Interesting tidbit about the laser active protection system's operation. The article says it detects lasing by a LWR, then searches for the source using its own laser in low-power mode (I assume this means looking for a reflection from optics), and once it finds the optics, zaps it on high-power mode. I guess the quantum oscillator is part of the laser.
Anyway, to keep this in perspective, the motive behind this article could be just scare-mongering for budgetary reasons.
Here are some corrects to other badly machine-translated sentences:
The system includes targeting optics for gunner and commander (with independent stabilization), laser range finder, thermal imaging device, digital ballistic computer, weapons and stability instruments, a large number of sensors (collect atmospheric conditions, barrel wear), automatic target tracking system, and color, multi-purpose vehicle console for the commander. The images recorded from the panoramic thermal imaging device can be delivered directly to color displays in front of the commander and gunner. In addition, the tanks also equipped with inertial and satellite navigation systems. Information received can be displayed for the commander superimposed on maps.
They are equipped with a 125 mm main gun capable of launching precision-guided missiles, capable of launching a new generation of armor-piercing kinetic energy munitions - whose performance has exceeded every currently in-service Russian tank shell in all respects.
It's not clear if this is talking about the new major ZTZ-99 modification or the ZTZ-99 itself. It mentions a modular active protection system, but I guess that can be the Shtora-like system rumored to be on the ZTZ-99 (but I don't recall seeing).
Interesting tidbit about the laser active protection system's operation. The article says it detects lasing by a LWR, then searches for the source using its own laser in low-power mode (I assume this means looking for a reflection from optics), and once it finds the optics, zaps it on high-power mode. I guess the quantum oscillator is part of the laser.
Anyway, to keep this in perspective, the motive behind this article could be just scare-mongering for budgetary reasons.
Here are some corrects to other badly machine-translated sentences:
The system includes targeting optics for gunner and commander (with independent stabilization), laser range finder, thermal imaging device, digital ballistic computer, weapons and stability instruments, a large number of sensors (collect atmospheric conditions, barrel wear), automatic target tracking system, and color, multi-purpose vehicle console for the commander. The images recorded from the panoramic thermal imaging device can be delivered directly to color displays in front of the commander and gunner. In addition, the tanks also equipped with inertial and satellite navigation systems. Information received can be displayed for the commander superimposed on maps.
They are equipped with a 125 mm main gun capable of launching precision-guided missiles, capable of launching a new generation of armor-piercing kinetic energy munitions - whose performance has exceeded every currently in-service Russian tank shell in all respects.
China active defense mechanism for type-99 (and most likely all other armour vehicles)
it appear,it do not adapt Russia's arena killing mechanism,(pop up claymore mine)rather it use multi-round self forging projectile to intercept the incoming missiles.
the picture show the HJ-73 or sagger ATGM successfully intercepted.
Well the tanks are indeed finished, being painted already and all, so the machine guns being there is all logical. And yes, tanks are transported without tracks, from all the WWII tank factory pics I've seen. Tanks can move, and roll off the factory floor without tracks. The tracks can be installed later after the tank has been transported by rail.
RedMercury
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The tanks are complete except for the tracks, which are probably fitted outside so as to not scratch up that pretty green floor 
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As for numbers, not surprising you can see about 20 ish here, since the Type-99 has been under low-rate serial production for awhile. What I am more interested in is the timing of this photo. Why has not such a photo been released before, why now? What has changed? My guess is: the new modification is here, so the older version can be publicized more.
. As for numbers, not surprising you can see about 20 ish here, since the Type-99 has been under low-rate serial production for awhile. What I am more interested in is the timing of this photo. Why has not such a photo been released before, why now? What has changed? My guess is: the new modification is here, so the older version can be publicized more.
We have seen pictures within tank factories before showing lines and lines of tanks. Some T-96, T-96G and even T-98 or T-99. In fact these pictures didn't really get my attention at first because I was thinking here you go again, another typical picture of factory tanks. I still find it rather well duh...its still stating the obvious everyone knows.