The ZTZ99 is considered the most advanced level main battle tank (MBT) associated with the PLA. The ZTZ99 provides an important enhancement in firepower, mobility, and security when compared with older Chinese-made tanks. A few of the ZTZ 99 ' s technologies have now been regularly update the more affordable ZTZ96 MBT. The hull of ZTZ99 is extremely similar to compared to the T-72, it is about one metre much longer. The turret and hull are of all-welded metal armour construction. Leading arc on the turret may be added with a layer of composite armour, or arrow-shaped spaced add-on armour modules. The armour package is of modular design, allowing damaged sections to be changed or improvements installed throughout solution life
