VT4

VT4
Details
Tier / Class:	8 MBT
Nation:	China
Dealer:	Zhang Feng
Reputation:	1,080,300
Cost:	8,160,000
Stats - Stock (Renowned)
Max Damage:	610
DPM:	5,466
Penetration:	650 mm
Hit Points:	2,900 (3,100)
Hull F/S/R:	350/ 130 / 30
Turret F/S/R:	500/ 100 / 46
Max Speed:	67.00 km/h
Acceleration 0-32kph:	5.29 s
Hull Traverse:	33.00 deg/s
Camouflage:	37%-42%
Vision:	428.8 m
Accuracy (Spread):	0.051°
Max Cannon Depression:	-6.0 / -2.0°
Turret Traverse Speed:	36 deg/s

VT4
Details
Tier / Class:	8 MBT
Nation:	China
Dealer:	Zhang Feng
Reputation:	1,080,300
Cost:	8,160,000
Stats - Stock (Renowned)
Max Damage:	610
DPM:	5,466
Penetration:	650 mm
Hit Points:	2,900 (3,100)
Hull F/S/R:	350/ 130 / 30
Turret F/S/R:	500/ 100 / 46
Max Speed:	67.00 km/h
Acceleration 0-32kph:	5.29 s
Hull Traverse:	33.00
Camouflage:	37%-42%
Vision:	428.8 m
Accuracy (Spread):	0.051°
Max Cannon Depression:	-6.0 / -2.0°
Turret Traverse Speed:	36 deg/s

The VT4 is a tier 8 MBT originating from China, and is sold by Zhang Feng. It can be unlocked from the Type 96A, and unlocks a tier 9 Unlock Token, which can be used on the Type 99A, PzH 2000, PLZ-05, and WPB Anders.

Features

• Heavy armor : this vehicle's armor bounces more shots and takes more hits.
• High caliber: the high caliber weaponry deals an increased damage.

Player Recommendations

Play with this tank Hull down according to the new armor calculator the frontal arc of the tank can be penetrated very easily at close range at 30 m the penetration of an armor piercing round is that mid to lower 70%. While at 1,000 meters it goes down from 75 or 76% to about 18%. Distance is key but this tank so it might be good as a short to mid-range sniper. So remember to keep your distance from the enemy and you won't take damage, the closer you are to the enemy the more the penetration is likely.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• ERA
• Has ATGMs
• Hard Kill APS

Cons

• speed lost in turns
• Stock Ammo
• Frontal armor can be pened at close range(See armor Calculator for more details)

Armor

Stock Armor

Reputation Cost	Credits	Hull Armor (F/S/R)	Hull Composition	Turret Armor (F/S/R)	Turret Composition	ERA Type	ERA Modifiers
Stock	Stock	350/130/45	Combined	500/100/46	Combined	Light ERA: 10% vs AP, 65% vs CE
The VT4 has a steel hull and Turret and its Frontal arc is additionally protected with Composite Armor. In addition, the tank is equipped with ERA.

Firepower

125mm ZPT-98A

Shell name	Type	Reputation	Damage	Area of effect	Penetration	Max Accuracy	Speed	Reload
125-III APFSDS	APFSDS	Stock	554-677	0m	650mm	0.05°	1,700 m/s	7.5s
125-HE-I HE	HE-F	Stock	124-908	0m	40mm	0.07°	850 m/s	7.5s
BTJ-IM HEAT	HEAT	Stock	518-791	0m	590mm	0.06°	905 m/s	7.5s

Missile Name	Type	Reputation	Damage	Penetration	Velocity	Reload Time	Missiles in Launcher	Reload within Launcher	Burst Fire Rate	Splash Radius	Flight Agility	Self-Guided
GP125 ATGM	Tandem-HEAT	97,315	468-822	750mm	350m/s	7.6s	1	{{{reloadm}}}s	9.9rd/min	0m	{{{agility}}}deg/s	No

7.62mm Secondary Weapon

Shell name	Type	Reputation	Damage	Area of effect	Penetration	Velocity	Accuracy (Fully Aimed)	Reload Time	Shells in Magazine	Reload within Magazine	Burst Fire Rate
7.62mm AP	AP	Stock	8	0m	18mm	855m/s	0.15°	5.00s	800	{{{reloadm}}}s	400.00rd/min

Mobility

Name	Reputation Cost	Credits	Max Speed	Reverse Speed	0 to 32km/h	0 to Max Speed	Hull Traverse	Fire Chance
shanxi 12V150HB 1200 hp Diesel Engine	Stock	Stock	67km/h	{{{reverse}}}	5.29s	{{{0-max}}}	33.00 deg/s	{{{firechance}}}
Shanxi 12V150HB-2 1500 hp Diesel Engine	38,355	308,550	70km/h	{{{reverse}}}	5.03s	{{{0-max}}}	35.20 deg/s	{{{firechance}}}

Upgrades

Upgrades

Name	Reputation Cost	Credits	Description
Spall Liner	29,335	462,825	Increases vehicle HP by 250.
Type 97 Smoke Grenades	34,296	607,460	Provides 5 total smoke grenades. Takes 80 seconds to reload.
Improved Thermal Sight	117,350	1,349,905	Increases effectiveness of spotting through foliage by 30%
Improved Autoloader	174,315	1,542,750	Reload speed increased by 10%.
ISFCS-212 Fire Control System	39,495	771,375	Reduces aim time by 20%
Improved Transmission	9,500	77,135	Increases vehicle acceleration by 2.5% and hull traverse speed by 10%.

History

Class: Main Battle Tank
Developed: 2010s
Service: 2017+
Vehicles Built: cca 38-50 (176 for Pakistan pending)
Operators: Thailand, Nigeria, Pakistan

Unlike Type 99, the VT-4 MBT, also known under the name MBT-3000, was made specifically with export in mind. It is based on an older VT-1 model, which itself has roots in the Soviet-era T-72 MBT that was reverse-engineered by China in the 1980s. Performance-wise, it’s allegedly roughly on par with the Type 99, although actual evaluations are hard to come by.

It first appeared on public radar in 2015 when the company responsible for its marketing, the China North Industries Corporation (commonly known as NORINCO), made a bold claim that the VT-4 was actually better than Russia’s T-14 Armata. The vehicle itself, however, is older. It was first mentioned (along with a few renders) to public in 2012 with the vehicle itself appearing in 2013. The true public unveiling happened during the 10th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in November 2014, following the August 2014 presentation for journalists and officials in Mongolia.

Realistically, the VT-4 is, when it comes to performance, on par with other tanks of its generation such as the Type 99 and the T-90SA. Despite its affordability and its strong marketing campaign, however, the only deal that NORINCO was so far able to secure were 38 tanks for the Royal Thai Army. Originally, Thailand ordered the Ukrainian Oplot-M main battle tanks but the endless delays due to the conflict in Ukraine left them with no choice but to look for an alternative. These tanks were delivered between 2017 and 2019. Nigeria also received several vehicles in early 2020. Finally, 176 vehicles of an upgraded variant were purchased in 2020 by Pakistan.

Variants

• 

  VT4 Mistwalker skin is available in My.Games market between March 5 and March 12, 2020.

See Also

• Type 90-II

External Link

In Development: VT-4