The Defense Intelligence Agency described the capabilities of Chinese armor in a 2018 report. “The PLA armored corps comprises a mix of older, obsolete tanks and a variety of more modern tanks.” China ...

China’s most advanced main battle tank (MBT), the Type 99 is an impressive showcase of the People’s Liberation Army’s rapid early modernization drive of the 2000s. The Norinco ZTZ-99, better known as ...

While modern warfare has changed dramatically since the days that tanks were first introduced in the early 1900s, the armored vehicle still plays a hugely important role in combat. Whether as a ...

The baseline Type 99 is powered by a diesel engine, developing 1,500 hp. This tank has a high power to weight ratio and subsequently good mobility and cross-country performance. The Type 99A has a ...

China’s latest Type 99B main battle tank is an upgraded, specialised variant of the Type 99, reportedly optimised for high‑altitude and cold‑weather operations, with state media highlighting improved ...

The Type 99 tank is China’s most advanced armored vehicle, designed to rival the world’s best. Built by Norinco and introduced in 2001, it represents decades of military development. The latest model, ...