Editing Type 96B

{{Vehicle
| name = Type 96B
| image = <gallery>
400px Type 96B.png|Default
Type 96B Red Dragon skin icon.png|Red Dragon
Type 96B Pink Memory skin icon.png|Pink Memory
</gallery>
| tier = 8
| class = MBT
| special = Yes
| type = Premium
| nation = China
| dealer = Zhang Feng
| crew = *Commander
*Driver
*Gunner
| damage = 690
| penetration = 770
| dpm = 6002
| reload = 6.9
| hp = 3350
| hullvsap = 835
| hullvsheat = 1115
| hullcomposition = Composite
| turretvsap = 1060
| turretvsheat = 1665
| turretcomposition = Composite
| speed = 75
| acceleration = 4.42
| weight = 41500
| hulltraverse = 40.24
| camo = 13
| vision = 340
| depression = -6
| elevation = 14
| accuracy = 0.122
| aimtime = 1.77
| turrettraverse = 42
}}
The '''Type 96B''' is a Tier 8 special premium [[Main Battle Tank]] under [[Zhang Feng]]'s dealership.

==History==
Class: Main Battle Tank (Prototype)</br>
Developed: 2015-2016</br>
Service: 2016+</br>
Vehicles Built: cca 12 (sources vary, some claim as many as 200)</br>
Operators: China

The Type 96B MBT is an upgraded variant of the Type 96A. Even though both vehicles look roughly similar in shape, the Type 96B has a number of upgrades. It allegedly has improved frontal armor, equal to the newer Type 99 models. The turret also features new elements such as a different, laser rangefinder above the gun, new gun optics and a new weather sensor at the back of the turret.

These changes are connected to the presence of a new, more advanced fire control system for the 125mm smoothbore gun, making it more accurate compared to its predecessor and decreasing its reaction time. It only takes roughly 6 seconds from the discovery of the target to the first shot. The vehicle is also rumored to use brand-new APFSDS shells, capable of penetrating more than 700mm of armor at 2km. The engine part of the vehicle has also been overhauled. The original 730hp turbocharged diesel engine of the Type 96A was changed to a smaller but more powerful 150HB 8-cylinder diesel, rumored to produce anywhere between 1000hp and 1300hp. Many other smaller improvements are also present.

The Type 96B appeared in public for the first time in 2016 when it participated in the annual Tank Biathlon contest on the Alabino polygon in Russia. The event took place in July and August 2016 and China won the second place with the Type 96B and its crew only defeated by the Russian team.

Not much else is known about this new Type 96 variant, nor are there any announced plans for the Chinese military to convert its fleet of Type 96A tanks into Type 96Bs. According to some Chinese sources, the Chinese military isn’t really happy with the tank and the development of the Type 96 platform will continue.

==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.
*Trained Crew: This vehicle comes with a fully trained Level 5 crew.
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==Ammunition==
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; text-align:center;"
!  style="display:none" | #
! Ammo<br>Name
! Ammo<br>Type
! XP Cost
! Damage
! Penetration
! Velocity
! Reload<br>Time
! More<br>Info
|-
{{Ammunition
| index       = 1
| name        = 125mm Type III APFSDS
| type        = APFSDS
| damage      = 690
| penetration = 7700{{Note|770 mm at 150m;<br>578 mm at 500m}}
| velocity    = 1750
| reload      = 7.38
| accuracy       = 0.13
| damagerandom   = 5
| penrandom      = 5
| ricochetangle  = 67.0
}}
{{Ammunition
| index       = 2
| name        = 125mm DTB-125 HE
| type        = HE
| damage      = 1030{{Note|289 for Partial Penetration;<br>73 for Non-Penetrating Hits}}
| penetration = 50
| velocity    = 850
| reload      = 7.38
| accuracy       = 0.16
| firechance     = 100
| penrandom      = 10
| splashradius   = 1.00
| splashpen      = 125
}}
{{Ammunition
| index       = 3
| name        = 125mm BTJ-II HEAT
| type        = HEAT-T
| damage      = 890
| penetration = 925
| velocity    = 1100
| reload      = 7.38
| accuracy       = 0.14
| firechance     = 300
| damagerandom   = 10
| penrandom      = 10
| moduledamage   = 25
}}
{{Ammunition
| index       = 4
| name        = GP125 ATGM
| type        = ATGM
| damage      = 790{{Note|158 for Non-Penetrating Hits}}
| penetration = 1150
| velocity    = 300
| reload      = 7.38
| firechance     = 300
| damagerandom   = 10
| penrandom      = 5
| moduledamage   = 25
| flightagility  = 40.00
| selfguided     = No
}}
{{Ammunition
| index       = 5
| name        = 7.62mm AP
| type        = AP
| damage      = 8
| penetration = 18{{Note|18 mm at 100m;<br>9 mm at 1000m}}
| velocity    = 855
| reload      = 5.00
| accuracy       = 0.15
| partialreload  = Yes
| magtype        = Clip
| magsize        = 800
| burstrate      = 400
| damagerandom   = 10
| penrandom      = 10
| ricochetangle  = 67.0
}}
|}

==Upgrades==
===Armor===
{{Armor
| name              = Type 96B Stock Armor
| hullvsap          = 835
| hullvsheat        = 1115
| hullcomposition   = Composite
| turretvsap        = 1060
| turretvsheat      = 1665
| turretcomposition = Composite
| eraname           = FY-5 ERA (Gen 2)
| eravsap           = 25
| eravsheat         = 80
| description       = 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. The second generation ERA kit offers excellent protection against standard HEAT rounds or warheads, and marginal protection against kinetic rounds. 
}}

===Weapon===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; text-align:center;"
!  style="display:none" | #
! Name
! XP Cost
! Credit Cost
! Aim Time
! Reload Time
! More Info
|-
{{Weapon
| index      = Weapon1
| name       = 125mm ZPT-98A Smoothbore Cannon
| ammo       = 125mm Type III APFSDS<br>125mm DTB-125 HE<br>125mm BTJ-II HEAT<br>GP125 ATGM<br>7.62mm AP
| aimtime    = 2.13
| reload     = 7.38
| depression = -6.0
| elevation  = 14.0
}}
|}

===Engine===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; text-align:center;"
! Name
! XP Cost
! Credit Cost
! Max Speed
! Reverse Speed
! Forward<br>Acceleration
! Hull Traverse
! Fire Chance
|-
{{Engine
| name         = Shanxi 12V150HB 1200 hp Diesel Engine
| maxspeed     = 75
| reversespeed = 22
| 0-32         = 5.36
| 0-max        = 30.57
| hulltraverse = 36.58
| firechance   = 6
}}
|}

===Parts===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; text-align:center;"
! Name
! XP Cost
! Credit Cost
! Description
! Notes
|-
{{Part
| name         = [[File:Spallliner.png|40px]]<br>Spall Liner
| description  = Hit points are increased by 400
| note         = 
}}
{{Part
| name         = [[File:Smokegrenades.png|40px]]<br>Type 84G Smoke Grenades
| description  = Comes with 8 charges<br>Takes 25s to recharge<br>Duration: 10s
| note         = 
}}
{{Part
| name         = [[File:Firecontrol.png|40px]]<br>ISFCS-212 Fire Control System
| description  = Aiming time reduced by 20%
| note         = 
}}
{{Part
| name         = [[File:Autoloader.png|40px]]<br>Improved Autoloader
| description  = Rate of fire is increased by 7%
| note         = 
}}
{{Part
| name         = [[File:Gunnersight.png|40px]]<br>Improved Gunner Optics
| description  = Accuracy is improved by 10%
| note         = 
}}
{{Part
| name         = [[File:Thermalsight.png|40px]]<br>Improved Thermal Imager
| description  = Ability to spot targets behind foliage improved by 30%
| note         = 
}}
{{Part
| name         = [[File:Gunstabilizer.png|40px]]<br>Upgraded Fire Control System Sensors
| description  = Reduces the accuracy penalties for firing and traversing the hull.
| note         = 
}}
{{Part
| name         = [[File:Gunstabilizer.png|40px]]<br>Improved Gun Stabilizer
| description  = Overall accuracy while moving is improved by 20%
| note         = 
}}
{{Part
| name         = [[File:Enginecontrolunit.png|40px]]<br>Improved Engine Control Unit
| description  = Acceleration is increased by 10%
| note         = 
}}
{{Part
| name         = [[File:Airconditioner.png|40px]]<br>Air Induction Precleaner
| description  = Crew stats increased by 2%
| note         = 
}}
{{Part
| name         = [[File:Transmission.png|40px]]<br>Improved Transmission
| description  = Acceleration is increased by 2.5%<br>Hull traverse rate is increased by 10%
| note         = 
}}
{{Part
| name         = [[File:Treads01.png|40px]]<br>Stock Tracks
| description  = Mobility (Light Terrain): 89.4%<br>Mobility (Heavy Terrain): 75.1%
| note         = 
}}
{{Part
| name         = [[File:Improvedsuspension.png|40px]]<br>Improved Suspension
| description  = Movement speed on off-road surfaces is increased by 20%
| note         = 
}}
{{Part
| name         = [[File:Drivesprocket.png|40px]]<br>Improve Drive Sprockets
| description  = Acceleration is increased by 5%
| note         = 
}}
|}

==Abilities==
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; text-align:center;"
!  style="display:none" | #
! Name
! XP Cost
! Stats
! Activation<br>Time
! Duration
! Cooldown
! More<br>Info
|-
{{Ability
| index       = Override
| name        = [[File:Ability Override.png|50px]]<br>Override
| stats       = Acceleration: +200%<br>Max Speed: +5%<br>Handling: +100%
| duration    = 8
| cooldown    = 53
| description = Temporarily improves your vehicle's acceleration and maximum speed. This ability also makes you lose less speed during sharp turns.
}}
|}

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