Otherworld Girl Development Guide

The Type 96A main battle tank is an improved version of the Type 96 main battle tank, equipped with new modular composite armor and reactive armor.

The turret of the Type 96A was changed from the trapezoidal welded turret of the Type 96 tank to a stylish wedge-shaped turret.

In addition, the Type 96A tank has been equipped with a more advanced fire control system and night vision system... Compared with the expensive Type 99 main battle tank, the Type 96A has a lower cost and is suitable for mass production and equipping troops, forming a high-low combination.

After all, the Type 99A is really expensive. It's impossible for China to replace its entire territory with Type 99A tanks, and the Type 99A's weight makes it unsuitable for some special terrains.

So even with new technologies and materials, the first thing China needs to do is upgrade its existing equipment, such as upgrading the Type 99A to the Type 99A+, the Type 96B to the Type 96C, and converting a large number of Type 59s into unmanned support vehicles.

However, the Type 96 tank on the flatbed truck is quite different from the currently serving Type 96A/96B. The most noticeable differences are the modular armor on the main gun and important parts, as well as the 2x4, 8-cell QN202 missile launchers on both sides of the turret.

The army major general scrutinized the Type 96C in front of him, seemingly considering whether the upgraded version of the Type 96B was reliable. In essence, apart from the chassis shape being the same as the Type 96B, the Type 96C was already a different kind of tank... The military always held a skeptical attitude towards new equipment that had not been tested.

hum! ! !

The distinctive roar of the gas turbine filled the air on the 96C as it slowly rolled down the back of the flatbed truck.

"We upgraded the 96B's power system, replacing it with a new gas turbine that outputs 1324kW (1800 horsepower). Its primary fuel is diesel or kerosene, but it can also run on gasoline..."

Upon hearing this, the major general nodded. Fuel universality was good news, as it would greatly reduce logistical pressure during combat.

"...The new gas turbine has fewer parts, longer intervals between regular maintenance, and a simple yet efficient cooling system that greatly reduces exhaust emissions. The turbine's components are easy to maintain, and according to wartime drills, complete replacement can be done extremely quickly, requiring only thirty to forty minutes..."

"...some easily worn parts have been replaced with new materials that are more wear-resistant..."

Upon hearing this, the major general's eyes lit up. Warfare is all about logistics, and in terms of logistics, a robust and reliable tank was enough to make him more accepting of the tank in front of him.

As for the drawbacks of high fuel consumption and high initial costs... recently, China really doesn't lack fuel. As for where this fuel comes from? Nobody dares to ask or inquire.

"...Also upgraded were the weapon systems, observation and aiming systems, fire control systems, and new protection systems, as well as the addition of a small active interception system..."

"...After installing the snorkel, it can dive to a depth of 2.2 meters. It is much lighter than the 99A and can move freely on some islands with poor infrastructure."

The major general nodded, still harboring some doubts, but the fact that the higher-ups had sent over a prototype meant they were confident in their abilities. As the saying goes, "Let's see what they're made of..."

"Shall we go up to the training ground and take a look?"

“No problem,” the major said confidently.

Soon the 96C entered the training ground of the military base.

The field digital paint scheme of the Type 96C main battle tank exudes a strong eagle vibe, coupled with the new wedge-shaped turret and the roar of the gas turbine engine. If you didn't know better, you might think that the US's M1A2 Emrams had come here.

The tank commander leaned out, straightened his tank helmet, and saluted the major general. At that moment, several senior army officers also entered the training ground.

"Is this new equipment?"

"Xiao Gao, bring over a few folding stools..." the major general said to the orderly.

Soon, the ancestral folding stools were only on the training ground, where the big shots sat in rows, waiting for the demonstration of the new equipment.

Soon, a 99A tank also drove into the training ground.

"Oh ho? This Type 96 Mod is going to have a showdown with the Type 99A?"

Just as the bigwigs were having some doubts, the major saluted and explained, "Sirs, this is not just a competition, but a special one!"

Then, the crew inside the 96C quickly left the tank, while the main gun of the 99A slowly rotated and locked onto the 96C two hundred meters away.

The big shots' expressions turned serious. Good heavens... this is a damage resistance test right off the bat. They turned to look at the major from the special department next to them, who was radiating confidence.

After the 125mm smoothbore gun of the 99A main battle tank locked onto the 96C, the gunner, following the major's instructions, inserted a tungsten alloy discarding sabot armor-piercing projectile into the gun barrel.

One of the big shots asked curiously, "What type of ammunition do you use?"

"Reporting, sir, take off your clothes!"

Wow... The 99A's penetration capability is no joke; it can be penetrated by a single shot from a 96B!

boom!

The 125mm gun fired, and the gun rammed into the front of the 96C with an initial velocity of 2000 m/s, causing a violent burst of fire.

The voltage-activated armor on the front of the 96C was activated, and a bright light suddenly appeared on the front of the 96C. When the light disappeared, the 96C was still parked there, but the paint on the armor was charred black.

!!!

The bigwigs present exchanged glances, a hint of shock flashing in their eyes. It actually withstood a single shot from the 99A main gun... Don't underestimate just one shot; the real threat to a tank comes from its first shell!

Before the big shots could even process the information, several infantrymen clipped together three HJ-12 missiles and aimed them at the Type 96C frigate that had just been hit by a shell.

"this!"

The major general and the bigwigs were getting a little restless, but they still had some expectations in their hearts.

If the new frontal armor of the Type 96C can withstand 125mm of armor, which is still within their acceptable range, then top-attack anti-tank missiles are the nemesis of tanks, since the armor on the top of the tank is very thin, and three missiles can be launched at once.

Chapter 285: Fighting Aliens?

Three top-attack anti-tank missiles launched at once...

"emission!"

Whoosh whoosh whoosh~ Three anti-tank missiles flew toward the Type 96C from different directions.

One was on the front, one on the side, and the last one approached the Type 96C tank from the rear in a very insidious manner.

Beep beep!

The active interception device on the roof of the 96C was activated.

What was initially thought to be a laser beam emitter from an electro-optical turret instantly locked onto an anti-tank missile flying from the front, and the high-energy laser beam instantly burned away the missile's guidance head.

The unguided anti-tank missile, like a drunkard, wobbled and crashed into the ground, exploding with a loud bang...

After dealing with the first anti-tank missile, the laser turret suddenly turned and began to engage the anti-tank missiles coming from the side.

Compared to the first anti-tank missile, which was easier to intercept due to its greater distance, the second missile was more difficult to lock onto due to its closer proximity. However, the active interception system still managed to burn out the guidance head at a distance of 100 meters. The missile went out of control and flew into the air. The internal self-destruct system activated, and the anti-tank missile exploded in mid-air with a loud bang.

At that very moment, simultaneously launched, an anti-tank missile attacking from the rear entered its top-attack phase...

Boom boom boom... Smoke grenades were launched towards the front of the vehicle, exploding into clouds of smoke in an attempt to mislead the anti-tank missile's guidance head, but the HJ-12 still accurately hit the top of the Type 96C under the force of gravity.

boom!

A burst of fire lit up the sky, and then some of the external equipment on top was blown away by the explosion. At this moment, the 96C had a feeling that it had just come down from the battlefield. As for the damaged external equipment, even if it was not attacked by anti-tank missiles, its ability to withstand damage would be tested by other weapons later.

After the flames from the explosion subsided, the crew members of the 96C, wearing their ancestral dog-skin hats, quickly ran towards the tank. After jumping onto the tank, they used their right hands, gloved with work gloves, to open the hatch on top and begin inspecting the tank's condition.

“报告车长，1号电容器没电了...2号还有23%...3号电容器100%...”

"Active interception device damaged... all other modules are functioning normally!"

The person in the car nodded: "Transfer the charge from capacitor #3 to capacitors #1 and #2..."

The principle of not putting all eggs in one basket applies. The voltage armor installed on the 96C uses multiple capacitors for power supply. The No. 1 superconducting battery has the largest capacity and is responsible for powering the voltage armor on the front. The No. 2 battery is responsible for the sides and top. The No. 3 battery is located at the rear and is the smallest capacitor.

The power levels in the three superconducting batteries can be balanced by AI or manually controlled, allowing for flexible responses to various situations on the battlefield.

"Everyone, prepare for battle!"

"Yes!"

The gas turbine roared to life, and the Type 96C tank practically launched itself, racing across the training ground...

The big shots sitting on the folding stools narrowed their eyes. Good heavens, this is a V-24 missile and a Red Arrow 12 missile. It is at least slightly damaged, and can even continue to fight. Moreover, it seems that its performance has not been greatly affected!

What is the cost of this Type 96C tank?

An army senior officer asked, which was also a concern for other senior officers: it's too expensive... they can't afford to equip it.

"In terms of cost, it's about 40 more expensive than the 96B. However, if we mass-produce it, the cost can be reduced..."

The other experts nodded in agreement. The performance improvement was so significant, especially the damage resistance... and the price was only 40 more, which was well within their acceptable range. In fact, they thought it was a great deal!

With even more horsepower than the M1A2, the 96C began to move, and its speed increased. Because the gearbox was still a mechanical structure, it could not use all-electric propulsion like the 99B in the design. This would have eliminated the need for a gearbox, making the vehicle lighter and the gear shifting more flexible.

"Target, Target Number 1! Load and destroy!"

With the aid of the automatic loader, a shell was loaded into the breech. After stabilizing the gun, the gunner began adjusting the aim of the 125mm electrothermal-chemical gun...

"put!"

Boom!

The electrothermal chemical cannon fired, and with a deafening roar, the target in the distant bunker exploded.

"Next target! Get ready to take it off!"

The automatic loader rammed a gun shell into the breech...

"put!"

boom!

The electrothermal-chemical gun fired at the moment of impact hit the Abrams-shaped target and pierced it instantly.

Next, the 96C performed drifting cornering, shallow crossing, and U-turn on the training ground, among other tests of tank performance. It also demonstrated the power of brute force, leaping over anti-tank barriers that had plagued the Koreans for many years.

After the 96C demonstrated all the items, it finally returned to the starting point. If it weren't for the traces of armor penetration missiles still on the 96C, it would be impossible to believe that the tank in front of it had been hit by an armor penetration missile and an anti-tank missile.

After the crew disembarked, the major general boarded the vehicle and first inspected the top armor of the 96C tank.

As the Achilles' heel of modern tanks, the top of the tank is extremely thin, offering no resistance against anti-tank missiles. It would be understandable if the frontal armor could withstand the penetration of the Type 99A anti-tank missile, given that the Type 99A itself has terrifyingly high protection and an incredibly deep main gun penetration that even it can't penetrate itself.

But... how did the top armor withstand the HJ-12?

The major general reached out and touched the top armor of the 96C. It was charred, but he could wipe it off with his hand. The most striking impression was its smoothness. The laser active interceptor next to it had been destroyed and was unrecognizable. He then inspected the frontal armor that had been hit by the 125mm penetrating armor. There was a deep crater on the surface of the armor, as well as some traces of high temperature.

"What kind of technology is this? Could you please tell me?"

After carefully considering his words, one of the bigwigs asked, since even they were not clear about some things.

"Voltage-type add-on armor uses the principle of electric heating to vaporize incoming metal projectiles into an ionized state. The number of projectiles it can intercept depends on the metal composition of the projectiles."

Simply put, it's rock solid when powered, but... well, without power... That's why voltage armor can currently only be used as supplementary armor. Only when charged armor is mass-produced can it completely replace the current armor. However, the 99B is currently under design, and although it differs from the 99A by only one letter, you know what that means~

However, that was many years later. Meanwhile, in the Rabbit X Day X exercise field, the Red Army commander looked at the opponent (Blue Army) in the exercise a few days later with a face full of question marks.

"Are they going to fight aliens?"

Chapter 286 They really are aliens!

The XXX Combined Tactical Training Base is a tactical training base in northern China. Using a computer platform, it integrates five major systems: command and control monitoring, battlefield simulation, auxiliary assessment, comprehensive support, and base management. Its advanced facilities and equipment are among the best in the entire military. It is the largest and most modernized combined tactical training base in the PLA.