The ZTZ99 (also known as Type 99, industrial designation WZ123) manufactured by China Northern Industries Group Corporation (CNGC) is the most advanced main battle tank (MBT) fielded by the PLA. First entering the PLA service in late 2001, the ZTZ99 provides a significant improvement in firepower, mobility, and protection compared to older Chinese-made tanks. As a ‘high-end’ MBT, the ZTZ99 was only built in a small number (~200) due to high unit price (~US$1.9 Million in 1999). These tanks are currently deployed by two elite armour regiments in Beijing and Shenyang Military Region respectively. Some of the ZTZ99’s technologies have been used to upgrade the less expensive ZTZ96 MBT.
Как видим, в 1999-м Тип 99 якобы стоил 1.9 миллионов $. В 2006-м Тип 99 уже стоил примерно 2 миллиона $. Сколько стоит Тип 99А2 пошедший в серию в 2007-м, бабушка надвое сказала, но думаю ещё больше.
