This is China’s new battle tank.
Called Type 99B, the tank recently conducted live-fire test.
With 125 mm gun, the tank integrates upgraded sensors, networking, and survivability for faster all-weather combat, including high-altitude operations.
The tank is the latest of the Type 99 armoured vehicles and was among the military hardware unveiled during China’s huge Victory Day parade in Beijing in September.
The upgraded model has a raft of new features. It was shown going through testing of its driving capabilities and electronic systems in diverse terrain, as well as live-fire exercises.
Reports have revealed that the weapon is a third-generation main battle tank designed to compete with advanced Western rivals.
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The Type 99B is an upgraded model designed for rapid and sustained combat operations, including in extreme environments like high-altitude or cold regions, and represents China’s ongoing modernization of its armored forces.
The Type 99B’s testing included live-fire exercises demonstrating its firepower and mobility, though details about the exact location or units involved were not specified.
