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BZ-79 China

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Vehicle Description

The BZ-79 is a hard-hitting heavy tank that excels on the front line. Its powerful gun pressures opponents out of strategically important positions, while reliable armor makes it a force to be reckoned with in close-quarters combat. It is also equipped with an advanced jet booster system, significantly increasing its mobility and top speed and helping it adapt to a wide range of battle scenarios.

Historical Reference

A project for a Chinese heavy tank from the mid-1970s, including design solutions that were advanced for the time. Among these were a 152 mm rifled gun, a powerful multifuel opposed-piston engine, and a welded, complex-shaped hull and turret with additional armor modules. To develop the chassis, the engineers drew on experience from American Patton series tanks and West German Leopard tanks. The vehicle's main feature was liquid jet boosters, which improved mobility in swampy areas and on rough terrain. However, by 1979 the project had been abandoned in favor of a tank with an autoloader and composite armor, offering better firepower and protection with the same dimensions and weight.

Nation China China
Tier Tier XI
Type Heavy Tank Heavy Tank
Cost Credits 7,400,000 Experience 325,000
Role Assault Heavy Tank Assault Heavy Tank

Crew

Crew Member Commander

Commander

Radio Operator

Crew Member Driver
Crew Member Gunner
Crew Member Loader

Liquid Fuel Boosters

Activate the Liquid Fuel Boosters at any time for a burst of speed when you need it most. The boosters heat up and must cool down before they can be reused, while exceeding the critical heat level will temporarily disable them completely.

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UPGRADES

Upgrades are a unique mechanic for Tier XI vehicles that allow you to further enhance a vehicle's characteristics.

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Modules

This vehicle has the ability to earn bonds in certain game modes.

Characteristics

Firepower

HP Damage Damage at 50 m
mm Armor Penetration
HP/min Damage per Minute
pcs Ammo Capacity

Mobility

t Weight
hp Engine Power
hp/t Specific Power
deg/s Traverse Speed

Survivability

HP Hit Points
/ / mm Hull Armor
/ / / / mm Turret Armor
s Suspension repair time

Spotting

m View Range
m Signal Range

Characteristics are specified for vehicles with crews trained to 100%.

Tech Tree

BZ-75 6,100,000 249,000 Heavy Tank X
BZ-79 7,400,000 325,000 Heavy Tank XI
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