Over the years, more and more new weapons have emerged, but there is no doubt that tanks are still the main battle weapons of the army. At present, the focus of the development of equipment weapons in various countries has long been not to win by quantity, but to strive for perfection.
According to the current international situation, countries equipped with more than 10000 tanks have long since ceased to exist. At present, China's army is equipped with 7,000 surplus main battle tanks of different models, which is the largest in the world.
Among all kinds of tanks, one is favored by heaven, which makes Europe and America and other countries that have always claimed to be military powers envious. What's more, some media call it "the first tank in Asia" and it is the most advanced tank ZTZ99A main battle tank in China.
ZTZ-99A main battle tank is a brand new main battle tank developed on the basis of Type 99 tank in China. Due to the replacement of new fire control system, information platform, new chassis and power system, its armored defense capability and information warfare level have been comprehensively improved.
After refitting the new 125mm tank gun and the third advanced armor-piercing projectile, it has world-class firepower, and the overall performance of the tank has reached the world-leading level, which is equivalent to that of the American M 1A2SEP tank.
ZTZ-99A main battle tank was built at the end of 20 12. Now it is mainly used in an infantry division of the 38th Army, which is known as "the first heavy infantry division in Asia".
The division has four tank battalions, equipped with 99A main battle tanks. Our army's tank battalion usually consists of three tank companies, each company 10 tank, plus the battalion commander's vehicle, totaling 3 1 tank. The four tank battalions are 124 tanks, which is the total number of 99A main battle tanks.
The number of 99A tanks in active service in China is very small, one of the main reasons is the high cost. It is the most advanced and top-notch armor, artillery and information warfare technology in China. It is well-made but extremely expensive, and it is difficult to mass-produce and serve.
As far as the United States is concerned, the United States Army is now equipped with only two main battle tanks, namely M 1A 1AM and M 1A2, which can be said to be the most advanced main battle tanks in the world.
The plan of the United States is that by 20 17, the final number of tanks in service will be 952. This amount will definitely crush China. Therefore, there is still a certain gap between the military strength of the two countries.