These MBTs were first publicly revealed in 1999 during the national day parade, however the Type 98 did not entered operational service with the PLA. In 1996 a small batch of these MBTs were handed over to the Chinese Army for trials and evaluation. Manufactured for the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) by China Northern Industries Corporation (CNGC) or Norinco, the ZTZ99 MBT is considered one of the 12 best tanks in the world.

ZTZ99 is a successor to Type 98 G, which in turn was a successor to Type 98. It is also called the Type 99 and the Chinese industrial code is WZ123. Special Interest: RailRoad Junction, the locomotive encyclopedia.The ZTZ99 main battle tank (MBT) entered service in 2001. Part of a network of sites that includes GlobalFirepower, a data-driven property used in ranking the top military powers of the world, (World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft), (World Directory of Modern Military Warships),, detailing the history of the world's most iconic spyplane, and, cataloguing military medals and ribbons. was used in the generation of this content site is 100% curated by humans. Please direct all other inquiries to militaryfactory AT. We do not sell any of the items showcased on this site. Material presented throughout this website is for historical and entertainment value only and should not to be construed as usable for hardware restoration, maintenance, or general operation. All written content, illustrations, and photography are unique to this website (unless where indicated) and not for reuse/reproduction in any form. trademarks protected by all applicable domestic and international intellectual property laws. 2024 Military Pay Chart Military Ranks DoD Dictionary Conversion Calculators Military Alphabet Code Military Map Symbols The 'Military Factory' name and logo are registered ® U.S.

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