The ZTZ96A is a modern Chinese MBT developed in the 2000s. This prototype version is by no means inferior to the standard version, actually coming with an interesting modification.

This version is equipped with an additional electro-optical active protection system which disrupts the guidance of certain anti-tank guided missiles, causing them to spin out of control and miss their target. The ZTZ96A comes with a 125 mm cannon that fires powerful APFSDS, HEAT-FS and HE, along with a thermal gun sight and laser rangefinder. It also features FY-4 ERA blocks on the front of the hull and turret sides, which are effective at stopping both chemical and kinetic rounds.

The ZTZ96A is all around a fantastically versatile MBT, able to roll around the map and fill every role necessary.