Type 100

The Type 100 (ZTZ-100) is a Chinese fourth-generation main battle tank. The vehicle was first observed in August 2025 during military rehearsals and officially debuted during the 3 September 2025 Victory Day Parade in Beijing.

The tank is designed with an unmanned turret containing an autoloaded 105 mm main gun. Advancements in propellant and kinetic delivery technologies allow this primary armament to achieve performance parity with larger 120 mm and 125 mm smoothbore systems. Secondary armament consists of a coaxial QJY-201 7.62 mm general-purpose machine gun and a turret-mounted remote weapons station. The station includes a 12.7 mm heavy machine gun with optical and thermal imaging for drone defense.

The defensive suite includes two GL-6 active protection systems (APS) with four launchers each. These systems utilize projectiles to intercept suicide drones, anti-tank missiles, and rocket-propelled grenades, and are capable of countering top-attack munitions. Targeting for the APS is managed by four diagonal phased array radars, which are integrated with the crew's observation systems and can function as an emergency electronic warfare system. Additional defensive equipment includes laser warning receivers, optical and UV detection arrays, and thermal vision sights.

The Type 100 accommodates a three-man crew in a reinforced armored cabin. Crew members use wearable augmented reality devices to maintain 360-degree field awareness. Internal displays receive real-time multi-band imagery from external optical instruments, ensuring operation in dark or low-visibility conditions. The vehicle's intelligence systems also enable the crew to command and organize unmanned vehicles and drones.

The powertrain is a hybrid diesel-electric system. The tank can operate in a full-electric mode to minimize its noise profile and infrared signature. A fire support variant is also produced based on the same chassis.