Type 96

This article is about the Tier 6 progression MBT. For other uses of Type 96, see Type 96 (disambiguation).

Type 96
Tier / Class	Tier 6 MBT
Type	Progression
Place of Origin	China
Dealer	Zhang Feng
Crew
Commander Driver Gunner
Vehicle Progression
◄ Previous Type 85-IIM
Next ► Type 96A
Sustained Damage
Damage	630
Penetration	695 mm
Damage per Minute	4200 per min.
Reload Time	9 s
Defense
Hit Points	2550
Hull vs AP	610 mm
Hull vs HEAT	825 mm
Hull Composition	Composite
Turret vs AP	915 mm
Turret vs HEAT	1190 mm
Turret Composition	Composite
Mobility
Max Speed	65 km/h
Acceleration 0 to 32 km/h	4.46 s
Weight	41500 kg
Hull Traverse	33.65 deg/s
Utility
Camo (Overall)	13 %
Vision Range while Moving	340 m
Targeting
Depression/Elevation	-6° / 14°
Accuracy (Fully Aimed)	0.119 °
Aim Time	2.13 s
Turret Traverse	42 deg/s

The Type 96 is a Tier 6 progression Main Battle Tank under Zhang Feng's dealership.

History

Class: Main Battle Tank
Developed: 1996
Service: 1997+
Vehicles Built: cca 1000
Operators: China, Sudan (allegedly)

The Type 96 Main Battle Tank is the ultimate evolution of the second generation of Chinese MBTs, which included the Type 80, Type 88 and Type 85 tanks. It is mostly a Chinese domestic vehicle that, however, started with a design called Type 85-III.

The Type 85-III was the last step in the Type 85 export line. The prototype was developed based on the Type 85-IIM export version for Pakistan. It was developed in 1993 by NORINCO and featured a large number of improvements, including but not limited to a more powerful 1000hp diesel engine, a new transmission of the same type the T-72 used and a new ERA kit. It was offered starting from 1994, but the attempt to export it was unsuccessful. In 1995, it was competing against Ukraine's T-80UD MBT in Pakistan but lost due to being a prototype only while the T-80UD was already mass-produced at the time. As a result of this failure, the promotion of Type 85-III was basically dropped. On the other hand, the developers were quite happy with the tank, claiming that in combat value it was on par with the Russian T-80 and T-90 series.

In 1991, the Chinese military underwent a massive shock in the form of the absolute decimation of Iraqi forces by the Americans during the Gulf War. As a result, the development of a new, third generation Main Battle Tank was accelerated, but such things take time. Aware of the increasing delays, the Chinese turned to possibly the best armored vehicle they had developed, the Type 85-III prototype. In 1996, the design was officially approved as the Type 96 Main Battle Tank, although it was somewhat downgraded to ensure the highest reliability possible. Thus, the original Type 96 resembled the Type 85-IIM more than it did the Type 85-III. It did have its welded turret and an automatically loaded 125mm gun, but it lacked ERA and the 1000hp up-tuned engine.

After successfully passing the state tests, the initial production of the Type 96 started in 1997 and ran roughly until 2005 with around 2000 vehicles produced (although a half of it consisted of the modernized Type 96Avariant). At this moment, the People’s Liberation Army is estimated to still operate around 1000 tanks of this older type. As a side note, despite the vehicle being intended for domestic use, an unknown number (perhaps two dozen) of them found its way to Sudan, possibly around 2006 to 2007. There, they allegedly participated in government service in the fighting against South Sudanese forces, knocking out several T-72 tanks.

Vehicle Traits

• Armored: This vehicle's armor can withstand a lot of punishment, allowing it to survive even serious firefights.
• Heavy Weapon: This vehicle carries one of the largest weapons around with significantly increased damage per shot.
• Engine Boost: This vehicle's engine rev limiter can be overridden to significantly increase speed and acceleration for a short period of time.

Ammunition

#	Ammo Name	Ammo Type	XP Cost	Damage	Penetration	Velocity	Reload Time	More Info
1	125mm 125-II APFSDS	APFSDS	Stock	630	695 mm	1750 m/s	9.00 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.12 ° Damage Randomization: ± 5 % Penetration Randomization: ± 5 % Ricochet Angle: 67.0 °
2	125mm 125-HE-I HE	HE	Stock	945	45 mm	850 m/s	9.00 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.15 ° Fire Chance Bonus: 100 % Penetration Randomization: ± 10 % Splash Radius: 1.00 m Splash Penetration: 85 mm
3	125mm BTJ-IM HEAT	HEAT	27,030	810	820 mm	905 m/s	9.00 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.13 ° Fire Chance Bonus: 300 % Damage Randomization: ± 10 % Penetration Randomization: ± 15 % Bonus Module Damage: 25 %
4	7.62mm AP	AP	Stock	8	18 mm	855 m/s	5.00 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.15 ° Magazine Type: Clip Partial Reload: Yes Magazine Size: 800 Burst Fire Rate: 400 rd/min Damage Randomization: ± 10 % Penetration Randomization: ± 10 % Ricochet Angle: 67.0 °

Upgrades

Armor

Type 96 Stock Armor

XP Cost	Credit Cost	Hull Armor	Hull Composition	Turret Armor	Turret Composition	ERA Name	ERA Penetration Reduction
Stock	Stock	610 mm (vs AP) 825 mm (vs HEAT)	Composite	915 mm (vs AP) 1190 mm (vs HEAT)	Composite	N/A	N/A vs AP N/A vs HEAT
This MBT's front is protected by composite armor. Composite armor consists of combined layers of steel and other material and offers excellent protection against HEAT shells and ATGMs. Its steel sides and rear are considerably more vulnerable.

Weapon

#	Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Aim Time	Reload Time	More Info
Weapon1	125mm WA321G Smoothbore Cannon	Stock	Stock	2.13 s	9.00 s	Toggle
Stats: Depression/Elevation: -6.0° / 14.0° Ammo: 125mm 125-II AP 125mm 125-HE-I HE 125mm BTJ-IM HEAT 7.62mm AP

Engine

Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Max Speed	Reverse Speed	Forward Acceleration	Hull Traverse	Fire Chance
NORINCO 12150ZLC 1000 hp Diesel Engine	Stock	Stock	65 km/h	22 km/h	4.46 s (0 to 32 km/h) 20.61 s (0 to Max Speed)	33.65°	6 %

Parts

Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Description	Notes
Spall Liner	6,758	64,000	Hit points are increased by 300
Type 84 Smoke Grenades	Stock	Stock	Comes with 4 charges Recharge time: 35s Duration: 10s
Type 84G Smoke Grenades	6,758	64,000	Comes with 8 charges Recharge time: 25s Duration: 10s
ISFCS-212 Fire Control System	20,273	256,000	Aiming time reduced by 20%
Improved Autoloader	20,273	256,000	Rate of fire is increased by 7%
Improved Gunner Sight	13,515	192,000	Accuracy is improved by 10%
ImprovedGun Stabilizer	Stock	Stock	Overall accuracy while moving is improved by 20%
Upgraded Fire Control System Sensors	Stock	Stock	Reduces the accuracy penalties for firing and traversing the hull.
Improved Transmission	20,273	256,000	Acceleration is increased by 2.5% Hull traverse rate is increased by 10%
Improved Engine Control Unit	6,758	64,000	Acceleration is increased by 5%
Stock Tracks	Stock	Stock	Mobility (Light Terrain): 88.6% Mobility (Heavy Terrain): 74.2%
Improved Tracks	13,515	192,000	Mobility (Light Terrain): 89.4% Mobility (Heavy Terrain): 75.1%

Other unlocks

Name	Cost	Description	Notes
Battle Hardened	1,600	The Battle-Hardened status allows you to earn more Experience and Credits and also grants preferential matchmaking to the vehicle.
Survivability Kit v2	33,790	Unlocks Survivability Kit v2.
7,100 Reputation	16,895	Provides an injection of 7,100 Reputation.
7,100 Reputation	16,895	Provides an injection of 7,100 Reputation.
7,100 Reputation	16,895	Provides an injection of 7,100 Reputation.

Abilities

#	Name	XP Cost	Stats	Activation Time	Duration	Cooldown	More Info
Override	Override	Stock	Acceleration: +200% Max Speed: +5% Handling: +100%	N/A	8 s	53 s	Toggle
Description: Temporarily improves your vehicle's acceleration and maximum speed. This ability also makes you lose less speed during sharp turns. Conditions: No conditions bound to this ability.