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Land ForcesChina

VT4 (MBT-3000)

Main battle tankFielded 2017Pending verification
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Length 10.1 m
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Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeMain battle tank
Date of introduction2017
ProliferationAt least 8 countries
ManufacturerNorincoMed[1]
Crew3Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length10.1 m33 ftMed[1]
Width3.5 m11 ftMed[1]
Height2.4 m8 ftMed[1]
Combat weight47.17 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
EngineWater-cooled electronically controlled turbodieselMed[1]
Engine power1,200 hpMed[1]
TransmissionCh1000B Integrated TransmissionMed[1]
Cruising range500 km311 mi · 270 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed70 km/h43 mph · 38 ktMed[1]
Cross-country speed50 km/h31 mph · 27 ktMed[1]
Fording depth5 mMed[1]
Protection
Hull Armor (Frontal Arc with Side Skirts)Composite ArmorMed[1]
Applique ArmorYes, composite, with explosive reactive armor (ERA) on the turret and hull front (optional on sides)Med[1]
Explosive reactive armorYes, can be addedMed[1]
Active Protection SystemYes, GL5 Active Defense SystemMed[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Smoke EquipmentYes, 6 x forward-firing electrically operated smoke grenadesMed[1]
Armament
Shooting elevation angle-5 to +15 degMed[1]
Main armament3VBM?/3BM69 "Vacuum-1", 125-mm ZPT98 smoothbore cannon, 125 mmMed[1]
Secondary armament1 x 7.62mm General-Purpose Machine Gun; W-85 Heavy Machine GunMed[1]
Maximum firing range3 km2 mi · 2 nmiMed[1]
Fire control
Computerized FCSYesMed[1]
Thermal Sight Tank CommanderYesMed[1]
Laser Range Finder (Commander)YesMed[1]
Thermal Sight GunnerYesMed[1]
Laser Range Finder (Gunner)YesMed[1]
Roof-Mounted Stabilized Panoramic SightYesMed[1]
Variants
VT4 Heavy Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFVWith additional reinforced frontal armor, 100 mm main gun, 30 mm cannon, and two remote weapons stations at the rear.[1]
Weapons and payload options · 2Confidence · Source
High Explosives (HE)125 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Muzzle velocity
850 m/s
Projectile weight
23
Armor penetration
Yes
High-Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT)125 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Muzzle velocity
915 m/s
Projectile weight
18.4 kg
Armor penetration
Estimated at 800 mm triple charge HEAT
Summary

VT4 (MBT-3000) Chinese Main Battle Tank (MBT) is an advanced main battle tank designed by China primarily for export. Its main cannon, fire-control, armor and protective systems are reportedly competitive with those on other advanced tanks around the world.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
ChinaCambodiaMongoliaNigeriaPakistanRussiaThailandUkraine
Sources
  1. VT4 (MBT-3000) Chinese Main Battle Tank (MBT), U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import