New Type98/99 MBT thread

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Aluka said:
This was especially awkward considering yesterday's news about UN agreement on tightening sanctions against Iran.

It isnt. This whole Pokpoong discussion (including this very post) should be either moved to World Armed Forces section or deleted.

Slovakian V-46 versions have power of 850HP, which isn't much different from my guess. Kladivo doesn't have any characteristic external recognition points, so it is rather impossible to "notice". But this could be true - rangefinder and weather sensor are the only two extra components required, and M2002 has both. Besides, Kladivo is native to T-55M which shares fire control with T-62M. I do not have any specific data on Kladivo, generally it is quite hard to find FCS specifics. I would rate it somewhat between T-72B and T-80U ones, but this is a pure assumption.

Also, I am sure this tank does NOT have an autoloader. Explanation is simple. Take a look at those two pictures:
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The only possible explanation is that both commander and gunner have their stations left to the gun, just as in T-62. But there's somebody under the right-sided hatch too, he has to operate this machinegun anyway. Can't be anyone but loader.
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here's another picture of M-2002.
 
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The 870 MTU in tank use, however, is a 1200 HP engine. There is a 1800 HP variant, but it seems as though it's the 873 series with 12 cylinder which is actually employed. Anyone know why? Reliability? Weight? Fuel efficiency? Space?
 
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I'm just pointing out that if the Chinese engine for the ZTZ-99 is better than the 870 series, it doesn't necessarily mean much. Since they didn't specify whether it was better than the 871 or the 873 it's likely the tank is only 1500 HP.
 
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unlike previous variant of Type98/99 which use "hybrid" design,half casting and half wield turrent, Type-99U uses all wield turrent.and bigger turrent.
which I speculate that in order to accomodate bustle auto loader,second .bigger turrent allow the tank an option to carry bigger tank gun.
 
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