- For PC
- For MAC
- For Linux
- OS: Windows 7 SP1/8/10 (64 bit)
- Processor: Dual-Core 2.2 GHz
- Memory: 4GB
- Video Card: DirectX 10.1 level video card: AMD Radeon 77XX / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660. The minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64 bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5 or Ryzen 5 3600 and better
- Memory: 16 GB and more
- Video Card: DirectX 11 level video card or higher and drivers: Nvidia GeForce 1060 and higher, Radeon RX 570 and higher
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
- OS: Mac OS Big Sur 11.0 or newer
- Processor: Core i5, minimum 2.2GHz (Intel Xeon is not supported)
- Memory: 6 GB
- Video Card: Intel Iris Pro 5200 (Mac), or analog from AMD/Nvidia for Mac. Minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p with Metal support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Mac OS Big Sur 11.0 or newer
- Processor: Core i7 (Intel Xeon is not supported)
- Memory: 8 GB
- Video Card: Radeon Vega II or higher with Metal support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
- OS: Most modern 64bit Linux distributions
- Processor: Dual-Core 2.4 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB
- Video Card: NVIDIA 660 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months; the minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p) with Vulkan support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Ubuntu 20.04 64bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7
- Memory: 16 GB
- Video Card: NVIDIA 1060 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD (Radeon RX 570) with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) with Vulkan support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
The ZTZ96A is a further development of the Chinese ZTZ96 MBT, which made its first public appearance in the late 2000’s. Also coming as one of many new interesting additions with update 1.97, the ZTZ96A will offer Chinese tank commanders in War Thunder a more advanced version of their existing top tier MBT!
Briefly: An upgraded version of the ZTZ96 MBT, featuring improved protection and mobility, thanks to the addition of ERA packs and a more powerful engine.
ZTZ96A, main battle tank, China, VI rank.
Pros
- Strengthened armor
- Improved mobility
- Thermal imaging
Cons
- Increase in weight
- Poor gun depression angle
- Low reverse speed
Development of the ZTZ96A began in the early 2000s, once it became clear that the introduction of the ZTZ99 MBT would be delayed due to issues surrounding its development. As a result, Chinese engineers developed an improved version of the existing ZTZ96, in order to counter the threat of the most advanced fighting vehicles of other nations, such as the USA, Russia, Japan, Korea or India.
Two different prototypes were built as part of the development work, of which one was chosen for further development and eventually entered production as the ZTZ96A. With the ZTZ96A, Chinese engineers addressed two of the biggest shortcomings of the original ZTZ96 - mobility and protection - by installing additional ERA packages to the turret and hull front as well as fitting a more powerful engine.
The ZTZ96A was first revealed in 2006 and served as the basis for the development of more advanced versions of the vehicle. The ZTZ96A is still in service and makes for the most widely used main battle tank in service with the PLA today.
In War Thunder, the ZTZ96A will be a new Rank VI Chinese main battle tank, making its way into the game as part of the upcoming update 1.97. Addressing some of the shortcomings of its predecessor - the ZTZ96, which arrived to the game in one of the previous updates - the more advanced ZTZ96A offers its aspiring commanders improved armor protection and mobility, thanks to the presence of an ERA add-on armor package and a more powerful engine!
On the surface, the most striking visual difference from the regular ZTZ96 is the presence of new add-on ERA packages on the vehicle’s front sections and turret sides. As with all types of ERA, this additional armor will provide the vehicle with substantially enhanced protection against chemical rounds, while only offering a marginal increase in protection against kinetic rounds.
Another upgrade, which isn’t immediately visible to the naked eye, performed by Chinese engineers to enhance the combat capabilities of the ZTZ96 is fitting the new ZTZ96A with an uprated 800 hp engine. In comparison to the regular ZTZ96 with its 730 hp engine, the ZTZ96A boasts a better power-to-weight ratio of 18.7 hp/t, resulting in better mobility overall, as well as a slight increase in top speed, going up to 59 km/h on roads.
As far as the ZTZ96A’s remaining attributes are concerned, mainly in regards to firepower, tankers shouldn’t expect any notable changes here. The ZTZ96A is still armed with the same 125mm smoothbore cannon as its immediate predecessor and has access to an identical suite of ammunition options. However, one difference that sets it apart from the regular ZTZ96 is the presence of thermal imaging - a feature not present on the previous version. As a result, tankers will have an easier time acquiring targets, especially at night time and poor weather conditions.
The ZTZ96A arrives at the top rank of the Chinese ground forces tree in War Thunder with the release of the upcoming update 1.97. “Viking Fury”! In the meantime, keep a close watch on the news to stay up to date with all the latest developments surrounding the next major update coming to the game very soon. Until then, happy hunting tankers!
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Comments (238)
I really hope Gaijin could put more focus on Chinese vehicle. As you can see, a lot of Chinese players are waiting for their nation's ZTZ96A, please, fixed armor of ZTZ96 and ZTZ96A. for one way or another, it will make Chinese players more enthusiasm and energy in games. and, when could we can get new Chinese vehicle pack？
what a pity,Gaijin dosen't know what the true FY4 is.
Not only the FY-4, THE WHOLE CHINESE TECH TREE NEED MORE LOVE. Many players already suggested many unique and interesting vehicles for Chinese TT on Forum and it is possible for you guys to make a better TT like what Sweden get in 1.97. A perfect TT will benefit the whole game not only Chinese players.
I just don't understand why gaijin release the Chinese tree if it not ready. They could release it later and spend more time on it
Black_Kerbal, I totally agree with you
just fix the FY-4
Let's see whether gaijin would fix the FY-4's protection issues tmr :).
Can take a punch? punch what ? FY-4? 360+120=???
This kinda makes me want to grind thro Chinese tree.
I don't want to disappoint but since Chinese gf release half a year ago, gaijin has added 2 copy paste premiums and a semi copy paste SPAA with no radar. The mid tiers are all copy paste tanks so you grind this tree for the top tiers, which doesn't really have a top tier tank, and still lacks all the support vehicles including radar AA and SAM. I'd recommend waiting a bit more so grinding this actually makes sense.
I played Chinese tree since the Chinese tree appeared and all Chinese tanks I developed. I really suggest you don’t play Chinese trees because Chinese tree is incomplete now.
And also the thermal on this vehicle was performed much worse compared to the real one
Will ZTZ 96A get it’s improved ammo or will that come later?
SO what gaijin said was that FY4 which came much later than contact 5 is less advanced than contact 5 . NICELY MESSED UP , GAIJIN.
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