Chinese tank, upgraded for high altitudes, could be sent to border with India
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The Type 99B has been designed for ‘rapid and sustained combat operations’ in areas like the Himalayas, according to state media.

One of China’s newest main battle tanks, the Type 99B, is an upgraded model designed to perform better in high-altitude and cold weather operations, according to state media – suggesting it could be sent to the Himalayan border with India. The tank is the latest of the Type 99 armoured vehicles and was among the military hardware unveiled during China’s huge Victory Day parade in Beijing in September. State broadcaster CCTV reported on Thursday that the upgraded model has a raft of new features…

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