Type 96A

Type 96A
Tier / Class	Tier 7 MBT
Type	Progression
Place of Origin	China
Dealer	Zhang Feng
Crew
Commander Driver Gunner
Vehicle Progression
◄ Previous Type 96
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Sustained Damage
Damage	660
Penetration	720 mm
Damage per Minute	5012 per min.
Reload Time	7.9 s
Defense
Hit Points	2750
Hull vs AP	785 mm
Hull vs HEAT	1060 mm
Hull Composition	Composite
Turret vs AP	1020 mm
Turret vs HEAT	1635 mm
Turret Composition	Composite
Mobility
Max Speed	65 km/h
Acceleration 0 to 32 km/h	6.03 s
Weight	41500 kg
Hull Traverse	36.37 deg/s
Utility
Camo (Overall)	13 %
Vision Range while Moving	340 m
Targeting
Depression/Elevation	-6° / 14°
Accuracy (Fully Aimed)	0.134 °
Aim Time	2.13 s
Turret Traverse	42 deg/s

The Type 96A is a Tier 7 progression Main Battle Tank under Zhang Feng's dealership.

History

Class: Main Battle Tank
Developed: 2000-2002
Service: 2002+
Vehicles Built: cca 1000
Operators: China

The Type 96A MBT is an upgraded variant of the older Type 96 to roughly match the Type 99 MBT. It was first officially revealed in 2006 and shown to the public in 2009 during a Beijing military parade.

What makes it most recognizable is the frontal turret arrow-shaped armor, taken from the Type 99. If reports are to be believed, the original frontal turret protection of 450mm of RHAe versus kinetic shells and 850mm versus HEAT was enhanced to some 1000mm of protection versus HEAT rounds thanks to a combination of composites and an ERA kit. The ERA blocks cover the turret sides as well, making the vehicle much more resistant to ATGMs and other HEAT-based threats. Chinese sources claim that the vehicle uses a standard 730hp 12150ZLC V12 turbocharged diesel engine, allowing it to go as fast as 57 km/h, but, given the weight increase from 41 to 43 tons, it's possible the engine was up-tuned to 800hp. The weapon system was essentially unchanged.

The tank is currently in active Chinese service, with perhaps 1000 vehicles serving in the Beijing area. It is not offered for export as it is, but an export-intended variant exists and has been offered since 2012, so far without success. The only notable action the Type 96A ever participated in was the Russian Tank Biathlon annual competition where countries competed in various disciplines, including driving and accurate fire. The Type 96A fared quite well in these trials all things considered. It came third in 2014 and second in 2015.

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-III APFSDS	APFSDS	Stock	660	720 mm	1700 m/s	7.90 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.13 ° Damage Randomization: ± 5 % Penetration Randomization: ± 5 % Ricochet Angle: 67.0 °
2	125mm 125-HE-I HE	HE	Stock	990	45 mm	850 m/s	7.90 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.16 ° Fire Chance Bonus: 100 % Penetration Randomization: ± 10 % Splash Radius: 1.00 m Splash Penetration: 85 mm
3	125mm BTJ-IM HEAT	HEAT	Stock	850	825 mm	905 m/s	7.90 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.14 ° Fire Chance Bonus: 300 % Damage Randomization: ± 10 % Penetration Randomization: ± 10 % Bonus Module Damage: 25 %
4	GP125 ATGM	ATGM	40,523	750	875 mm	300 m/s	7.90 s	Toggle
Fire Chance Bonus: 300 % Damage Randomization: ± 10 % Penetration Randomization: ± 5 % Bonus Module Damage: 25 % Flight Agility: 40.00 deg/s Self-Guided: No
5	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 96A Stock Armor

XP Cost	Credit Cost	Hull Armor	Hull Composition	Turret Armor	Turret Composition	ERA Name	ERA Penetration Reduction
Stock	Stock	785 mm (vs AP) 1060 mm (vs HEAT)	Composite	1020 mm (vs AP) 1635 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.

FY-4 Explosive Reactive Armor Set

XP Cost	Credit Cost	Hull Armor	Hull Composition	Turret Armor	Turret Composition	ERA Name	ERA Penetration Reduction
40,523	512,000	785 mm (vs AP) 1060 mm (vs HEAT)	Composite	1020 mm (vs AP) 1635 mm (vs HEAT)	Composite	FY-4 ERA (Gen 2)	15% (vs AP) 80% (vs HEAT)
Second generation ERA kit offers excellent protection against standard HEAT rounds or warheads, and marginal protection against kinetic rounds.

Weapon

#	Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Aim Time	Reload Time	More Info
Weapon1	125mm ZPT-98A Smoothbore Cannon	Stock	Stock	2.13 s	7.90 s	Toggle
Stats: Depression/Elevation: -6.0° / 14.0° Ammo: 125mm 125-III APFSDS 125mm 125-HE-I HE 125mm BTJ-IM HEAT GP125 ATGM 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	6.03 s (0 to 32 km/h) 25.57 s (0 to Max Speed)	36.37°	6 %

Parts

Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Description	Notes
Spall Liner	13,508	128,000	Hit points are increased by 400
Type 84 Smoke Grenades	Stock	Stock	Comes with 4 charges Recharge time: 35s Duration: 10s
Type 84G Smoke Grenades	13,508	128,000	Comes with 8 charges Recharge time: 25s Duration: 10s
ISFCS-212 Fire Control System	27,015	384,000	Aiming time reduced by 20%
Improved Autoloader	40,523	512,000	Rate of fire is increased by 7%
Improved Gunner Optics	13,508	128,000	Accuracy is improved by 10%
Improved Thermal Imager	27,015	256,000	Ability to spot targets behind foliage improved by 30%
Improved Gun 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.
Air Induction Precleaner	13,508	128,000	Crew stats increased by 2%
Improved Engine Control Unit	27,015	256,000	Acceleration is increased by 10%
Stock Tracks	Stock	Stock	Mobility (Light Terrain): 88.6% Mobility (Heavy Terrain): 74.2%
Improved Tracks	13,508	128,000	Mobility (Light Terrain): 89.4% Mobility (Heavy Terrain): 75.1%

Other unlocks

Name	Cost	Description	Notes
Battle Hardened	2,700	The Battle-Hardened status allows you to earn more Experience and Credits and also grants preferential matchmaking to the vehicle.
9,900 Reputation	33,770	Provides an injection of 9,900 Reputation.
9,900 Reputation	33,770	Provides an injection of 9,900 Reputation.
9,900 Reputation	33,770	Provides an injection of 9,900 Reputation.
9,900 Reputation	33,770	Provides an injection of 9,900 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.