I don't think a MBT is inferior to another simply based on its transmission gearbox. The main purpose of a MBT is still to hit and destroy other armored vehicles. So the firepower and protection components are probably just as critical.
New Type98/99 MBT thread
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I don't think a MBT is inferior to another simply based on its transmission gearbox. The main purpose of a MBT is still to hit and destroy other armored vehicles. So the firepower and protection components are probably just as critical.
SteelBird
Colonel
Actually the main purpose of that article was not mean that the 99 is inferior to Al-Khalid. But to criticize the 99 and its manufacturer who was unable to produce/acquire an automatic gearbox. Because automatic gearbox ease the driving thus increase flexibility.
RedMercury
Junior Member
...which dilutes the criticism. Basically, it is saying "haha, you can't make an automatic gearbox; though, I can't either, and I had to buy it from someone who can." So why are we still talking about this?
dependability is very essential tor amodern tanks (or any military vehicles).accoding to israel,half of soviet supplied arab armour were lost or abandone due mechanical problem,and short service life.
and the decision by pakistani army to use european transmission gear box rise the question of reliability and dependability of Chinese make military vechiles.
during the early 90's thailand purchased small number of Chinese tanks,but the tanks become burden to thai army,chief complain short service life,frequent break down in the end the armour end there service in scrap yard,and decide to purchased used M-60 from US army surplus.
and the decision by pakistani army to use european transmission gear box rise the question of reliability and dependability of Chinese make military vechiles.
during the early 90's thailand purchased small number of Chinese tanks,but the tanks become burden to thai army,chief complain short service life,frequent break down in the end the armour end there service in scrap yard,and decide to purchased used M-60 from US army surplus.
williamhou
Junior Member
Type 99 is probably one of the lightest MBT in th world..they should add more armor
Around 54 to 55, heading to 60 with more upgrades, its certainly heavier than the T-72/T-90 series.
Japan has a 65 ton tank. Figure out why they're suddenly coming out with a 44 ton one.
Weight is not everything.
SteelBird
Colonel
Just being curious, with the mods power, can't you edit his "Location"? I think he probably seldom be online, 'coz with 8 months joining the forum, he has only 14 posts.
When you typed this in your user control panel:
Location: Utopia, where PLA massacre in Tokyo!!
You have exactly 24 hours to change it, othervice there will be little massacre in here...:nono:
Golly
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