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MBT Type 98 |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Designations |
Type 98 (ZTZ-98) |
| Manufacturer(s) |
China North Industries Corp. (NORINCO) |
| Status |
In Service with China. |
| Production Period |
1999 |
Production Quantity |
less than 10 |
| Type |
MBT |
Crew |
3 (C-G-D) |
| Length, overall |
11.0m |
Length, hull |
n/a |
| Width, overall |
3.4m |
Height, overall |
2.2m |
| Combat Weight |
51000kg |
Unloaded Weight |
n/a |
| Radio, external |
n/a |
Communication, crew |
n/a |
| FIREPOWER |
| Main Armament |
125mm L/50 smoothbore gun |
Ammunition Carried |
41x125mm
4xLGM (1) |
| Gun Traverse |
360 |
Elevation/Depression |
n/a |
| Traverse Rate |
n/a |
Elevation Rate |
n/a |
| Gun Stabilization |
n/a |
Rangefinder |
laser |
| Night Vision |
yes |
Auto-Loader |
yes |
| Secondary Armament |
12.7mm Type 88 (AA)
7.62mm Type 86 (coaxial) |
Ammunition Carried |
2000x7.62mm |
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| MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS |
| Engine |
Diesel 150HB833kW |
Transmission |
Manual (7 forward, 1 reverse) |
| Horsepower |
1200hp |
Suspension |
torsion bar |
| Power/Weight Ratio |
23.5hp/t |
Track Width |
n/a |
| Speed, on road |
70km/h |
Track Ground Contact |
n/a |
| Fuel Capacity |
n/a |
Ground Pressure |
n/a |
| Range, on road |
450km (2) |
Gradient |
n/a |
| Fuel Consumption |
n/a |
Vertical Obstacle |
n/a |
| Turning Radius |
n/a |
Trench Crossing |
n/a |
| Ground Clearance |
n/a |
Fording |
n/a |
| SURVIVABILITY FEATURES |
| Smoke Laying |
6 grenade launchers |
NBC Protection |
yes |
| Armor Details |
Welded steel armor believed to incorporate composites and ceramics. Turret front armor is modular. |
| TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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| NOTES |
| (1) Laser-Guided Missile identical to Russian 9K119 Reflecks (AT-11 Sniper).
(2) With external fuel tanks range can be extended to 600km. |
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