The Type 96 (Chinese: 96式; pinyin: Jiǔliù shì) or ZTZ96 is a Chinese second generation main battle tank (MBT). The final evolution of the Type 88 design, the Type 96 entered service with the People's Liberation Army (PLA) in 1997. The later variants of the Type 96 are currently in PLA service together with China's third generation MBT, the ...

2014年8月4日至16日，中国人民解放军首次派出隶属 南京军区 第1集团军 装甲旅的4辆96A坦克，参加在俄罗斯莫斯科近郊阿拉比诺靶场的第二届“坦克两项-2014”竞赛，与俄制 T-72 系列坦克同场竞赛，获得坦克技能团体第三名的成绩。 96A坦克展示了精准的射击水平，也显现出起动慢、加速性差，动力不足的先天缺陷，引起了关注。 针对此次赛场表现，南京军区原副司令员 王洪光 中将撰文说：“有人说96A坦克是二代的底盘（机械化），三代的炮塔（数字化），是有道理的。 …

2023年10月9日 · The ZTZ96 or Type 96, officially ZTZ1996式主战坦克 (ZTZ1996 Type Main Battle Tank), is one of the many main battle tank (MBT) models currently used by the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA).

ZTZ-96主战坦克（简称：96式坦克，英文：Type 96 Main Battle Tank），是20世纪90年代末期中国研制的第三代 主战坦克，也是 80式坦克 系列衍生型号的最终成果。 96A式主战坦克经过改进后在火力上已经达到第三代先进水平，但在机动性，信息化程度上还与西方第三代坦克有不小差距。 整体水平介于二代、三代之间，因此称之为准三代坦克 [1]。 （“中国新闻网”评） ZTZ-96主战坦克（简称：96式坦克，英文：Type 96 Main Battle Tank），是20世纪90年代末期中国研制的第 …

The Type 96 is the final development variant of China’s second-generation main battle tank (MBT) programme. The tank was derived from the Type 85 MBT prototype, and is approaching the standard of the third-generation MBTs in certain aspects.

2024年10月19日 · The ZTZ96 / Type 96 tank is powered by a liquid-cooled 1,000hp diesel engine, providing a power to weight ratio of about 24.1hp/t. The engine can be replaced within 40 minutes in field conditions, and gives the tank a maximum road speed of 65km/h. Wheels and tracks are protected by rubber hull skirts.

The Type 96 Tank is a second generation Chinese Main Battle Tank that numerically forms the backbone of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army. It entered service in 1997 and in 2006 its upgraded version, the Type 96A was unveiled.

In early 2000s, Type 96 is the PLA's main armored firepower for maneuver warfare units. 31 tanks are deployed in an armored battalion and 10 tanks are deployed in a company. After the 2017...

The Type 96A Tank is a second generation Chinese Main Battle Tank. It entered PLA service in 2006 as an upgraded version of the earlier Type 96 Tank, with both tanks serving as the numerical backbone of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Armored Corps. The Type 96A as its called in the West is called the Type 96G in China.

2021年8月27日 · Widely considered as China’s first modern MBT, the ZTZ-96–also known as the Type 96–is among the PLA’s most ambitious 1990s projects. Here is how the ZTZ-96 stacks up against its competition,...