Sunday, 30 January 2011
Top 10 Animals Unique & Very Attractive Man enemy
This bright green snake striking, commonly known as green Gumprecht's pit viper, found in Southeast Asia over the Mekong ruler.
Snakes, which has an official name gumprechti Trimeresurus, was first discovered by scientists in 2002, although the scientists kahirnya decided to exterminate them.
2.Snakefish
In 2002, snakefish (or Channidae) is described as having "a voracious appetite, often consuming all other fish in the lake or pond. Animals can berjlan on the ground, leaving the water for three days, to seek new food sources." Norton also warned that once on the ground "snakeheads can eat almost any small animal in the street .... They even attacked people in China are already too close to the area they spawn '" According to Wikipedia.,
Snakefish can be up to more than one meter in length and weighing more than 6 pounds. Most snakefish measuring 2-3 meters.
They also reproduce quickly without natural enemies outside their native environment.
In their native environment, small snakefish eaten by larger fish, while adult snakefish eaten by crocodiles.
Because of their ability to move into new habitats and remove the local ecosystem, and to then jump out of the water and wander to find new pools of snakefish trying eradicated in 13 states of the United States and other countries (eg Australia).
3.Giant Isopod
Predator is similar to the Giant Isopod (Bathynomus giganteus), a carnivorous crustacean that spends the time to scavenge the ocean floor in, to a depth of 6,000 feet at the bottom of the sea where no light. Dark and cold room, they survive by eating dead and rotting fish or other marine animal carcasses.
4. Aye-aye
Considered by locals as a sign of misfortune, Aye-aye is one of the most rare and bizarre primates in the world.
For the Malagasy people, aye-aye is a magical beast, and is believed to bring death if he appeared in the village - the local village, so they are often killed. body length of 16 inches (40 cm), bushy tail length of 2 feet (61 cm), and weighs about 2 pounds. Aye-aye has a pair of big round eyes, black hair, and a large spoon-shaped ears. has a 5-finger hand with flat nails, with a long middle finger 3 times the other fingers.
5. Star-nosed rat
One of the most interesting stars in the universe: is around the star-nosed rat (Condylura cristata). From the appearance and location, one would think maybe it is yng sensitive olfactory organs, helping these mice are virtually blind to recognize the underground environment, or extra hands to capture prey and manipulating objects. Some researchers have hypothesized that these mice can detect electric fields, so that his nose to function like a kind of antenna. But in reality, star nose is an organ in rats sensors for exceptional touch with more than 25,000 sensory receptors, called Eimer organs
6. Frilled lizard
frilled lizard (Chlamydosaurus kingi) is an Australian lizard fawn has a large frill at the skin side of the neck and throat. reached 90 cm in length, and when you're angry or scared, he developed a frill, which may be up to 25cm wide in diameter, to give the impression that he is bigger. frilled lizard generally live in trees but they can sometimes spend time on the ground, where they run with their forelimbs in the air.
7. Giant leaf-tailed gecko
Giant leaf-tailed gecko (Uroplatus fimbriatus) is endemic to Madagascar and the islands Bohara Mangabe nosy and meddlesome. These geckos live in tropical rain forests and reached a length of 330 mm. nocturnal geckos are big size, berjhari Gecko day it will be attached to trees and if disturbed it will flick its tail and head, opened her mouth and scream ... call his mother.
8. Kerivoula Kachinensis
Other species found in one of the last regions in the scientific world that has not been explored, Asia, Greater Mekong, Kachinensis Kerivoula is one of the most disturbing bats ever discovered.
9. Desert Rat
Heterocephalus glabe diggers are animals native of East Africa is famous for a eusocial lifestyle, is unique among mammals, and a very unusual physical characteristics that allow for growth in the harsh underground environment, the skin is almost immune to pain, and bloody metabolism cold.
10. Cat caterpillar
Caterpillar cat is the most poisonous caterpillar in the United States. thorn poison is hidden in the cavity between her hair. This hairy caterpillar is found in southern states, ranging west through most of Texas and north to Maryland and Missouri. He ate on shade trees such as elm, oak, and sycamore. Puss caterpillars vary in size from 1.2 in. (32 mm) to 1.4 inches (36 mm)
Top 10 January 2011 Best Smartphone
Samsung, HTC, LG, Motorola and Apple are the major competitors in the range of mobile phones is a list of ten cerdas.Jadi best smart phone in January 2011.
1.Apple iPhone 4g
Iphone appple can always keep up the competition with a strong base of applications, specifications, designs and features that hebat.Iphone 4g using high-quality screen is scratch resistant, and durable which is equipped with high-resolution screen.
A4 of apple chips improve performance and increase battery efficiency. Impressive games, photos and large application base are the hallmarks 4Gs iphone.
2. Motorola Droid 2
Motorola Droid 2 has been a significant change from previous models in the series based on Android powered Droid.Telepon 1 GHz processor and has 8GB of internal memory with expandable memory up to 32GB. Droid 2 combines slide-out keyboard and 512MB RAM. But the minus point is the lack of front camera quality.
Large touch screen and impressive sound quality along with the ability of the media is one of the points plus Droid 2's. This is a great phone for those who want a smart phone with a physical keyboard.
3. HTC Hd7
In my eyes, HTC is the most beautiful mobile phone that combines the Windows Mobile Operating System 7.
Windows Mobile OS is suitable for use in this phone because of the large 4.3-inch screen.
The touch is impressive with a large processor and faster RAM, Windows Mobile 7 Applications continue to rise and only by a matter of time will equal the Android and Apple. With an impressive big screen, friendly user interface and touch screen is responsive, HD7 is a great phone that brought him to the top of the competition.
4. Blackberry Bold 9780
Blackberry has created a lot of user friendly mobile phones and Blackberry Bold 9780 mobile phone is undoubtedly the most mengesankan.9780 runs in 6 new Blackberry OS and with 512 MB of RAM. Quality built an impressive and so is the Qwerty keyboard. What makes the navigation is also impressive.
The Blackberry Bold 9780 is a great phone and is recommended for those people WHO Would prefer a non touch phone. Blackberry Bold 9780 is a great phone and is recommended for people who prefer a non touch phone.
5. Blackberry 9800 Torch
Although thick Blackberry 9780 is a great phone, it is necessary to blend in with the competition. Blackberry introduces touch phone to compete directly with the iphone and other devices that run on Android and Windows OS.
Screen somewhat disappointing and so was the video shoot this VGA.Ponsel quality for those who want to have better Internet and media experience in addition to the Blackberry Bold 9780 mobile phone.
6.Samsung Nexus S
Samsung Nexus S is one of the best phones featuring the Android OS.
The best feature of the Nexus is a brilliant display bright and clear which makes the applications look really good. Samsung Nexus 2.3 S comes with the Android OS (Gingerbread) and with 1 Ghz Processor Hummingbird. It produces rapid cell phone with a sophisticated performance
The design is sleek, although it looks good, but very fragile! He does not have expandable memory and is not a significant change in features over its predecessor.
7.Samsung Epic 4G
Samsung 4G Epic has one of the most impressive displays in the competition, and of course behind HTC HD7.
It also has a 5 megapixel camera with LED flash and also includes a camera on the Sprint 4G depan.Epic support 4G WiMAX network.
8.Nokia N8
This is the best Nokia phone! Nokia N8 runs on Symbian OS 3 WHICH baru.N8 provides a great user experience with an incredible screen, the screen is to position the keyboard and velocity menegtik
Nokia N8s best feature is the 12 mp camera and 720p video at 25 fps that can replace digital.Ponsel camera is quite expensive and the battery can not be replaced. N8 is not as fast as its competitors, but its features are quite impressive, though somewhat a bit expensive in its class
9.Samsung Focus
Windows Mobile 7 OS really - really excellent in this phone. Focus is fast Samsung cell phone with great multimedia experience. Experience the Internet also has the highest position in the mobile social ini.Jaringan made fun and easy and so is business applications.
Windows comes with a big game. Like most smart phones that Samsungs new Focus comes with a brilliant display.
Windows applications is still small in the smartphone market right now, but over time will increase. There is no front camera is available on Samsung's Focus. Only the memory card in the Approve by Windows OS that can be used.
10.LG Quantum
LG Quantum adaalah based on Windows Mobile 7 smartphone OS.Telepon felt strong but somewhat small berat.Layar adaalah shortcomings, but this phone has a 5 mp camera and HD video recording.
Quantum is a phone with a Qwerty keyboard and is one plus point.
Quantum Windows phones LG mobile phone is solid and this is for people who want Windows Mobile-based phone with a Qwerty keyboard
Top 10 Building the World's Widest
10. Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thailand
It may be said that the airport Suvarnabhumi Airport is one of the largest airport in Southeast Asia, with a spacious waiting room and control room and administration area also, the total area of all of this building amounted to 563.000 m (the field airstrip does not count).
9. Hong Kong International Airport, China
Rating nine are still occupied by the airport, but this time not from Southeast Asia, but from China, namely Hong Kong International Airport, as one of the busiest in the world bendara, airport building has an area of 570.000 m.
8. K-25, USA
K-25, USA is a center of uranium production and research of the United States in rural Tennessee. The building was built in 1945 and menghabisakn cost to 512 million dollars. The entire area of this building is an area of 609.000 m.
7. The Pentagon, USA
The Pentagon is the headquarters of the central United States military and defense, so do not be surprised if the Pentagon has a very unusual area, this is because there are many weapons in the Pentagon and various military technologies of the United States, widespread throughout the building reached 610.000 m.
6. The Palazzo, USA
Rank 6 still remains occupied by the United States, but this time not a military building, but a grand hotel and casino located in the United States. The palazo hotels and resorts is a luxury building with first class construction. This building area reaches 645.581 m.
5. Berjaya Times Square, Malaysia
Berjaya Times Square is a shopping and entertainment center in Malaysia. In the Berjaya Times Square, there are two five star hotels, shopping centers, offices, indoor gardens, and other luxurious facilities, building area is 700 000 m.
4. The Venetian, Macau, China
As a major tourist destination as well as gambling world arena, Macau require a complex place in which there is a casino, hotels, malls and so on. And The Venetian is the answer, this place meets all the requirements as a place to break tourists Macau, The Venetian this area reached 980.000 m.
3. Beijing Capital International Airport, China
Beijing Capital International Airport is an important airport in China, Beijing Capital International Airport is listed as the 8th busiest airport and the world's 2nd largest airport in the world, this airport area reached 986.000 m.
2. Aalsmeer Flower Auction, The Netherlands
Aalsmeer Flower Auction is a flower market center of the world, every day, thousands and millions of flowers come to be marketed to the Netherlands and throughout Europe, the largest flower market area in the world is reaching 990.000 m.
1. Dubai International Airport, Dubai
Dubai International Airport is the largest airport in the world, with 97 escalator, 157 lifts, 180 check-in counters, da
7 Benefits Becoming a Woman
In fact, the income of womanhood and the adam in the same job responsibilities are different, although the emancipation of women has long diperdengungkan. It does seem unfair, but please know it's good to be a woman too. In fact, better than just chasing earnings equivalent to pria.
Check out some of the advantages of being female following, as reported by So Feminine.
1. Women have breasts
It takes a male perspective to answer why their loved breasts.
2. Women capable of becoming pregnant
Sure, a little pain during childbirth tiny baby from a woman's body. But by being able to get pregnant, it signifies a woman's body is amazing. Then once the hero is born, women can breastfeed immediately and make them grow healthy. Great is not it?
3. Women do not need to be ashamed of expressing discomfort
It felt so great if it could cry in front of friends and not feel silly. Women are seen weeping, more can be "forgiven" than men who cry.
4. Women can wear beautiful dresses
Would not it be boring if only wearing only a shirt and pants every time? Moreover, more women have many choices for all types of high heels and beautiful dresses available in store displays.
5. Women do not have a penis
She feels lucky so they do not have to experience erectile sudden incident embarrassing. And no need to worry about the length and size over time.
6. Women happier with his work
Although revenue is worse or more or less right, but widely known women in general work much happier than men who do the same job.
7. Women do not have to like sports
I do not know whether it's watching or playing it. Women do not need to be good at ball games.
Facebook is going to Launch Voice Chat System Soon
Facebook is going to launch a voice chat system on their popular social media site. This latest development was reported as a number of users have seen a call button appear when viewing their friends profile page. Those who click on the call button say that a call is initiated although it can’t connect yet to the intended party.Previously Facebook has a partnership deal with Skype wherein Skype users can chat or call their Facebook friends using the Facebook tab in Skype 5.0.
Based on the screenshot on the Facebook page we can’t see any Skype branding which might mean that the company is developing their own voice application independently. Also Facebook recently posted a job which required someone to fill in the position of “Network Engineer- Voice”.
Facebook will materialize then then it would be a strong competitor against Google’s Gmail call system. Using Gmail, people can initiate voice chats with people in their contact lists who also have a Gmail account. You can also call any number worldwide and even make free calls to any number in the U.S. and Canada. With 600 million active users as of January of this year, the call feature of Facebook will not only threaten Gmail but phone companies as well.
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Top 10 Most Powerful Tanks of the World
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Top Ten Most Powerful Tanks of the World
Posted by imran on January 28, 2011 in Army, Military · 0 Comment
M1A1 Abrams (USA)
The main battle tank of American military sits in the top with its 120mm smoothbore cannon, classified Chobham armor and a 1500hp engine giving it a top speed of 40mph. Equipped with advanced fire-control computer and damage control systems; it is surely the most hi-tech. Never defeated in a conventional tank battle but it has suffered in the hit-and-run tactics in Iraq. This tank is an American third-generation main battle tank. The tank is named after Gen. Creighton Abrams, former Army Chief of Staff and Commander of US military forces in Vietnam from 1968 to 1972.
Features and specifications:
- Weight 67.6 short tons (61.3 t; 60.4 long tons)
- Length Gun forward: 32.04 ft (9.77 m)
- Hull length: 26.02 ft (7.93 m)
- Width 12 ft (3.66 m)
- Height 8 ft (2.44 m)
- Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver)
- uses a powerful gas turbine engine Honeywell AGT1500C multi-fuel turbine engine(1,120 kW)
- Has sophisticated composite armor
- Primary weapon: 105 mm L52 M68 rifled cannon (M1), 120 mm L44 M256 smoothbore cannon (M1A1, M1A2, M1A2SEP)42 rounds
- Secondary weapon: 1 x .50-caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB 900 rounds heavy machine gun, 2 x 7.62 mm (.308) M240 machine guns (1 pintle-mounted, 1 coaxial
- Has separate ammunition storage in a blow-out compartment for crew safety
- It is one of the heaviest tanks in service – 62 metric tons
- It is anticipated to be in U.S. service until the 2050s,
- It costs US$6.21 million
- Operational range 300 mi (479.24 km) With NBC system: 355 mi (567.24 km)
- Speed Road: 45 mph (72 km/h) Off-road: 33 mph (52.8 km/h)
Challenger 2 (UK)
Challenger 2 is a British main battle tank (MBT) currently in service with the armies of the United Kingdom and Oman. It was designed and built by the British company Vickers Defense .The current British main battle tank has seen in action in Iraq. One Challenger was hit by eight RPG’s and a MILAN anti-tank missile, but its crew survived unharmed though shaken. It also uses the same Chobham armor as the Abrams. It can survive 14 hits from rocket propelled grenades and from one MILAN anti tank missile.
- Weight 62.5 tones (61.5 LT; 68.9 ST)
- Length 8.3 m (27 ft 3 in)
- 11.50 m (37 ft 9 in) with gun forward
- Width 3.5 m (11 ft 6 in)
- 4.2 m (13 ft 9 in) with appliqué armor
- Height 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in)
- Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader/operator, driver)
- Operational range 450 km (280 mi)
- Primary weapon: L30A1 120 mm rifled gun with 52 rounds
- Secondary weapon: Coaxial 7.62 mm L94A1 EX-34 (chain gun),7.62 mm L37A2 Commander’s cupola machine gun
- Speed 59 km/h (37 mph) 37 km/h (23 mph) off road
- Engine Perkins CV-12 Diesel 1,200 hp (890 kW)
- A unit of Challenger II £4,217,000 or ~$7,921,000
Al-Khalid (Pakistan)
In 1990 Pakistan embarked on this project to develop its own tank and within 10 years it has designed manufactured and tested the product which is now in production. This compared to an average time of 13 to 15 years to mature a tank development programmed for most of the western Countries with substantial experience in tank design and manufacture. It is worth mentioning here that it took India 25 years to develop her project of Arjun tank and cost her considerably more. The 125mm smooth gun of the tank is also produced locally. The tank is equipped with night vision equipment and explosive reactive armor for higher level of battlefield survivability. After the field trials with Pak Army, the tank was officially handed over to Pakistan Army on 23 September 2004.
- Auto targeting and auto fire.
- Auto loader and Composite armor.
- Smoke screen and night vision.
- Weight 48 t (53 short tons)[1]
- Length 10.07 m (33.0 ft)
- Width 3.50 m (11.5 ft)
- Height 2.40 m (7.9 ft)
- Crew 3
- Primary weapon: 125 mm smoothbore gun, 39 rounds
- Secondary weapon: 7.62 mm coaxial MG, 3000 rounds
- 12.7 mm external AA MG, 500 rounds
- Engine KMDB 6TD-2 6-cylinder diesel 1,200 hp (890 kW)
- Power/weight 26 hp/tone
- Transmission SESM ESM500 5-speed automatic
- Operational range 500 km (combat range)
- Speed 72 km/h
T-90 (Russia)
The T-90S is the latest development in the T-series of Russian tanks and represents an increase in firepower, mobility and protection. It is manufactured by the Uralvagonzavod Plant in Nizhniy Tagil (Potkin’s bureau) of the Russian Federation. The T-90 is a Russian main battle tank and presently the most advance tank in service with the Russian Ground Forces and Indian Army. It entered service in 1992.
Features and specifications:
Protective measures include KOntakt-5 ERA
- Weight 46.5 tonnes (45.8 LT; 51.3 ST)
- Length 9.53 m (31 ft 3 in)
- Width 3.78 m (12 ft 5 in)
- Height 2.22 m (7 ft 3 in)
- Crew 3
- It is equipped with Laser warning receivers
- It has EMT-7 electronic pulse (EMP) creator for the destruction of magnetic mines
- Primary weapon: 25 mm smoothbore gun with ATGM capability; mainly 9M119 Svir
- Secondary weapon: 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun, 12.7 mm anti-aircraft machine gun
- It is armed with Shtora infrared ATGM jamming system.
- It features a 4-stroke V-84ms diesel engine with 849hp.
- The fuel capacity of this battle machine is 1,600l.
- The range is 650km on paved roads and 500km on unpaved.
Leclerc (France)
The Leclerc main battle tank (MBT) built by Giat Industries is operational with the French Army and the armed forces of Abu Dhabi of the United Arab Emirates. The Leclerc was first operational with the French Army in 1992 and with UAE in 1995. Leclerc mk2 tanks with improved software and engine control system entered production in 1998. The French Army has 354 Leclerc MBTs in service and in September 2001 ordered the final tranche of 52, concluding a total order of 406 (plus 20 armoured recovery vehicles). Deliveries completed in October 2007.The Leclerc is the main battle tank of France created by Nexter. It was named for Gen. Philippe Leclerc of WW II. It entered service in 1992 and is also operated by UAE – United Arab Emirates. The French Army has a total of 406 Leclercs and the UAE has 388. A unit of Leclerc is worth ₣ 29,000,000 in 1993.
Features and specifications:
- weight of 54.5 tonnes
- length of 9.87 meters
- width of 3.71 meters
- height of 2.53 meters
- crews 3(commander, gunner and driver)
- Engine 8-cylinder diesel Wärtsilä 1,500 hp (1,100 kW)
- Primary weapon GIAT CN120-26/52, 120mm tank gun 40 rounds (1 round ready to fire in the chamber, 22 rounds inside the autoloader magazine with additional 18 rounds in the chassis)
- Secondary weapon 12.7 mm coaxial M2HB machine gun 1,100 rounds, 7.62mm machine gun 3,000 rounds
- Crew3 (commander, driver, gunner)
- Combat Weight56t
- Road Speed70km/h
Leopard 2 (Germany)
The Leopard 2, was first produced in 1979 and is in service with the armies of Austria, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Switzerland, Sweden, Spain and Turkey, with over 3,200 produced. The Leopard 2 is the main battle tank of Germany. It entered service in 1979. It first saw combat in Kosovo with the German Army and has also seen action in Afghanistan with the Danish and Canadian ISAF forces. The Leopard 2 is one of the most expensive tanks in the world where a single unit is worth US$4.5 million (Leopard 2A6).
Features and specifications:
- It features digital fire control systems with laser rangefinders
- It has a fully stabilized main gun
- Crew 2
- Weight62 metric tonnes
- Length7.7m
- Width3.7m
- Height3m
- Maximum Speed72km/hr
- Maximum Range500km
- It is equipped with coaxial machine gun
- It has advanced night vision and sighting equipment
- It has the ability to engage moving targets while moving over rough terrain.
- It can drive through water 4 meters deep using a snorkel
- It can climb vertical obstacles over one meter high.
- It is powered with a turbo-charged multi-fuel V12 diesel engine that produces 1,500 PS
- mine protection system for the Leopard 2
Merkava ( Israel)
First introduced in 1977, the Merkava was design with crew safety and protection in mind. Though low in mobility, it has adapted well to the urban nature of warfare faced by the Israeli forces. But its complex design lowers its production rate. The Merkava, which is means Chariot in Hebrew, is the main battle tank of Israel Defense Forces. A Merkava tank is worth $4.5-$5 million in 2006. The turret assembly is located nearer the rear that gives the crew additional protection against a frontal attack. The rear entrance’s clamshell-style doors provide overhead protection when off- and on-loading cargo and personnel.
Features and specifications:
- Weight 65 tonnes
- Length 9.04 m (29.66 ft): rear to muzzle
- 7.60 m (24.93 ft): without gun
- Width 3.72 m (12.2 ft)—without skirts
- Height 2.66 m (8.73 ft)—turret roof
- Crew 4 (commander, driver, gunner, loader)
- Armor Classified composite matrix of laminated ceramic-steel-nickel alloy. Sloped modular design.
- Primary weapon: 120 mm (4.7 in) MG253 smoothbore gun, capable of firing LAHAT ATGM
- Secondary weapon: 1 × 12.7 mm (0.5 in) MG, 2 × 7.62 mm (0.3 in) MG, 1 × 60 mm (2.4 in) internal mortar
- 12 smoke grenades
- Engine 1,500 hp (1,119 kW) turbocharged diesel engine
- It can attain a speed of 64 km/h.
CI Ariete (Italy)
The Ariete CI is currently being brought into service and studies are being carried out for an advanced second or third-generation battle tank. The Italian Army took delivery of its first Ariete main battle tank in December 1995. This tank carries the latest optical and digital-imaging and fire-control systems, enabling it to fight day and night and to fire on the move. The first deliveries were in 1995, and the last occurred 7 years later in August 2002.
Features and specifications:
- It is mounted with a 120 mm smooth bore Oto Melara cannon
- It is also equipped with a 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun
- It also has a 7.62 mm anti-aircraft machine gun manned by the tank commander.
- weight 54 tonnes
- length 9.67 meters
- It is operated by 4 crews
- It can attain a speed of 70 km/h
T-84 (Ukraine)
The T-84, the main battle tank of Ukraine, is one of the fastest existing MBTs in the world, It entered service in the Ukrainian Armed Forces in 1999.This tank was developed from Soviet T-80. The T-84
Oplot is an advanced version incorporating an armored ammunition compartment in a new turret bustle. The T-84-120 Yatagan is a prototype model intended for export, mounting a 120 mm gun capable of firing standard NATO ammunition and guided missiles.
Features and specifications:
- It has a 26 hp/t power-to-weight ratio (compared to 18 hp/t of the contemporary Russian T-90
- It is designed to perform well in hot climates, and even includes an air-conditioned crew compartment
- Weight 46 tonnes
- Length 7.086 m (23 ft 3 in)
- Width 3.775 m (12 ft 5 in)
- Height 2.215 m (7 ft 3 in)
- Crew 3
- Armour Steel, composite, ERA
- Primary weapon: KBA-3 125 mm smoothbore gun (43 rds)
- Secondary weapon: 7.62 mm KT-7.62 coaxial machine gun, 12.7 mm KT-12.7 anti-aircraft machine gun
- Engine KMDB 6TD-2 6-cylinder diesel 1,200 hp (890 kW)
- It can attain a speed of 65 km/h
Type 99 ( China)
Type 99, a 3rd generation main battle tank operated by the Peoples Liberation Army of China, is the fastest tank in the world. The ZTZ99 MBT is considered one of the 12 best tanks in the world. A unit of Type 99 is worth ¥ 17,417,659 Renminbi, approximately US$2.5 million. It is also known as ZTZ-99 and WZ-123. The newest and much improve variant is the Type 99KM It is currently the most advanced MBT in the People’s Liberation Army. It entered the PLA service in 2001.
Features and specifications:
- It is equipped with newer modular active protection system
- It has a JD-4 active laser defense system
- It has more powerful engine
- Weight 54 tones for Type-99G, 57 tones for Type-99A1,58 tones for Type-99A2
- Length 11.0 m
- Width 3.4 m
- Height 2.2 m
- Crew 3 (4 originally based on the Type 98 prototypes without autoloader)
- Armor Classified, Al2O3, ERA, composite
- Primary weapon: 125 mm smoothbore tank gun, compatible with Chinese 140mm guns, 155 mm for Type 99KM
- Secondary weapon: Type 85 heavy machine gun 12.7×108 mm commander’s machine gun, 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun
- Engine liquid-cooled diesel 1,500 hp (1,100 kW); 2,100 hp
- The driver’s compartment is in the front
- The fighting compartment lies directly behind the driver’s compartment
- Its engine is installed in the rear.
- This tank can attain a top speed of 80km/h