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?|A heavy tank gun on a medium tank chassis, the 121 is a tank that allows the traditionally low-damage mediums to suddenly cause chaos and fear in opposing battle lines by removing large chunks of health unexpectedly. A tank incapable of swift response at range, the 121 is a consummate brawler and is found in the front and center of any major tussle. Packing firepower but not sacrificing the mobility other mediums possess, the 121 allows for relocation from one fight to another as a match drags on. By quickly adding more damage to tanks focused by the rest of the pack, the 121 eliminates threats, creates overmatch in an area, and with that carves the path to conquest. +|The 121 continues the Chinese tradition of installing the largest gun possible on a medium tank. The 121 is an all round improvement over the WZ-120 with improved gun handling and DPM being the main benefits.
 +With its 122mm gun, the 121 excels in the peek-and-boom role, and may outtrade most other medium tanks or even heavy tanks. The armor might not lend itself to proper front-line use, but as always the soup-bowl turret and angled frontal plate will extend your survivability.
 + 
 +The 121 is a menacing opponent for any tank in a straight close-range brawl and is flexible enough to carry games with its raw damage output. Still, expect to struggle if not fighting on your own terms - the gun handling is nowhere near the best T10 mediums.
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 |InTheGame_pros= |InTheGame_pros=
?* Very good raw gun values: high damage-per-shell and -per-minute both, high penetration+* Joint highest alpha damage in tier/class, good penetration
?* Great traverse and turret traverse speed+* Very good DPM, good gun handling and accuracy
?* Excellent camouflage values+* Strong turret armor and better hull armor than its predecessor [[WZ-120]]
 +* Excellent hull traverse speed and good ground resistance, great agility
 +* Low profile, good camouflage values
 + 
  
 |InTheGame_cons= |InTheGame_cons=
?* Poor acceleration +* Despite improvements, the hull armor is still unreliable
?* Incredibly painful gun handling: horrible dispersion, no functional depression, unending aim time, and slow shell velocity+* Bad gun depression, as usual for a Chinese tank
 +* Poor aim time, comparable to that of a heavy tank
  
 |InTheGame_performance= |InTheGame_performance=
 +A straight upgrade from the [[WZ-120]] and China's main counterpart to the Russian [[Object 430U]], the 121 employs a similar playstyle to its predecessor, but with improvements across the board.
  
?The 121 is quite similar to the [[T-62A]]. It has near identical camo values, which are excellent, and similar hard stats (engine power, front turret armor). It's ideal for those who wished they had a T-62A configured for brawling. Close to mid-range is where the 121 outperforms the T-62A. In comparison, the T-62A's shell velocity is much higher (due to low caliber) and the tank is more agile. The 121's slower-moving shells, longer aim time, and non-existent gun depression make it sub-par at long-distance sniping. However, the 121's accuracy is nothing to scoff at, especially in comparison to its preceding tanks.+Most critically, the 121 "enjoys" -5 degrees of gun depression. While this would normally be a bad number, it is a significant improvement over the abysmal -3 degrees the WZ-120 had to deal with when using its top gun, allowing the 121 more freedom when choosing its positions on the battlefield. Alpha damage is still the highest in tier and class, tied with Object 430U and the Swedish [[UDES 15/16]], and while HEAT penetration is the same as WZ-120, base AP penetration as well as shell velocity enjoy small but welcome upgrades. Accuracy, gun handling and aim time are also improved, providing an overall more comfortable experience for players who wished the WZ-120 had a less clumsy top gun. Also, the 121 has excellent DPM, with about 8 seconds reload with a fully trained crew, ventilation and a standard gun rammer. Unfortunately, the aim time is quite poor.
  
?Boasting the highest alpha damage and second highest DPM among the tier X mediums, the 121 is well-stocked in firepower. It's widely unknown that the 121 wields the same gun as the [[IS-4]], a tier 10 heavy tank. The Chinese version, however, is vastly improved... namely the 25% faster reload speed. This reload can be shaved down to ~8 seconds with a rammer and BIA. It's a huge advantage in brawling; the 121 can easily fire two shots before most heavies get a chance to reload, among the tier 10 heavies, only the [[FV215b]] and [[T110E5]] can compete in reload speed.+In terms of defense, the 121 retains a solid turret with small and well protected cupolas, and a thicker upper glacis compared to the WZ-120. When able to cover its hull, the 121 can be very hard to dislodge from its position, though the hull armor is quite unreliable and unable to withstand most return fire from same-tier guns, barring poorly aimed shots. The 121 also enjoys good concealment and has a low profile, so it can use cover effectively.
  
?The 121's 120mm front hull is pretty much the same that of the infamous [[T-54]], superior to that of the T-62A. A basic corner maneuver, (see [https://forum.worldoftanks.com/index.php?/topic/279189-angling-is-op-nerf-it-now/#top here]), that takes advantage of the no-shoulders hull design almost triples the armor effectiveness, allowing the upper front plate to deflect an IS-7's gold shells (300 pen) with ease. Furthermore, when done successfully, this maneuver opens up the opportunity for the aforementioned double-tap, tricking the enemy into reloading. Head-on and not angled, the hull is effective to around 200 pen; substantial protection against lower tiers. However, your lower glacis is a large deterence and is easily penetrated, unlike the T-54 where the lower glacis retains 120mm of armor.+Mobility-wise the 121 is a mix of good and bad - it has good speed and excellent agility, but its engine power is low (improved somewhat as of 1.10.1) and acceleration can feel sluggish at times. Overall, it is still better than its main Russian competitor though.
  
?The 121 is not for everyone. The lack of gun depression can be a huge deterrence; skilled driving and experienced knowledge of the terrain is essential. Hull-down positions can be accomplished by using uneven terrain to take advantage of the strong turret. The 121 can be exceptionally devastating in an aggressive, yet not-reckless, playstyle. It finds itself at home alongside heavy tanks by taking advantage of reloading enemies, friendly heavy armor, and exposed flanks. Although deadly in an one-on-one brawl, the 121 still remains a medium tank. It doesn't have the hitpoints nor armor the to spare. Think like an autoloader. Keep in mind that the excellent camo values provide the 121 great flexibility on the battlefield, the maps where it can go full beast mode can be quite limited. +All said, the 121 is a strong tank let down by some critical shortcomings, such as long aim time and lack of gun depression. This makes it unsuitable for top competitive gameplay, but a properly played 121 can be quite devastating so long as its strengths and weaknesses are understood.
  
?Players who sought a medium tank that devastates in close combat and flanking, yet offers flexibility with great camo, will find vast potential in the 121. However, the 121 can be quite difficult to master. But in the right hands, no other tank can wreck things quite like the 121 does. +*As of Patch 1.10.1, the 121 has been buffed. While still unreliable, the thickness of the frontal hull has been increased from 120 to 135, improving the frontal hull effective thickness from ~195 to ~220. This makes it slightly more reliable, mostly against lower tiers. Additionally, the Health has been increased from 1,950 to 2,050. The engine power has also increased from 580 to 650, giving it 1.8 more hp/t. Lastly, the shell velocity and penetration of its AP shells has been increased, from 258 to 262 pen, along with 115 more shell velocity, from 1,000 to 1,115. However, the shell velocity of its premium HEAT shells and its HE shells has been decreased from 1,000 to 907.
  
?|InTheGame_research=None Required.+|InTheGame_research=
 +None Required.
  
?|InTheGame_equipment=Tank Gun Rammer, Vertical Stabilizer, GLD+|InTheGame_equipment=
 +Tank Gun Rammer, Vertical Stabilizer, Vents, Coated Optics
 + 
 +|External_Reviews= {{#ev:youtube|CtjaibtOlgw}}
 +{{VideoYT|vUffU8PtFos}}
 +{{#ev:youtube|L25eLaHjrmY}}
  
  
 |Gallery= |Gallery=
? +image:121 1.jpg{{!}}121 1
 +image:121 2.jpg{{!}}121 2
 +image:121 3.jpg{{!}}121 3
  
 |History= |History=
?Development began in 1962 on a new medium tank based on the Type 59. The new tank was expected to feature improvements in firepower and armor protection. However, the project was canceled shortly after. Some technical innovations were applied later, in the development of the Type 69 tank. All 121 tank prototypes were destroyed during Chinese nuclear weapon testing.+ 
 +Note: The 121 is not to be confused with the WZ-121, better known as the Type 69.
 + 
 +==Background==
 + 
 +The 121 was the first attempt of China to develop its own tank after the breakdown of relations between China and the Soviet Union. However, the project was considered too ambitious, and development instead switched to the Type 69, which itself was developed from a captured T-62.
 + 
 +The prototype 121 ended up being destroyed as a test vehicle during Chinese nuclear testing, along with the prototype WZ-132's. No pictures or blueprints of the tank survive.
 + 
 +|HistAcc=
 +As many of the data of the 121 were either lost or are still classified by the Chinese government, many of the technical aspects of the tank were made up by Wargaming.
 +* The 121 is commonly mistaken for the WZ-121, the Chinese industrial designation for the Type 69 tank. The Type 69 was derived from the Type 59 and has no relation to the 121.
  
 |HistoricalGallery= |HistoricalGallery=
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?image:121 2.jpg{{!}}121 2 
?image:121 3.jpg{{!}}121 3 
  
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?sinodefence.com [https://sinodefence.com]<br>+* sinodefence.com [https://sinodefence.com]<br>
?defence.pk [https://defence.pk]+* defence.pk [https://defence.pk]
 +* https://ftr.wot-news.com/2015/01/25/chinese-tank-121-and-t-34-x-series-part-1/
  
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121

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China | Medium Tank | Tier X
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6,100,000  Credits Cost
2050410 HP Hit Points
39/4221.78/42 t Weight Limit
Crew
  1. Commander
  2. Gunner
  3. Driver
  4. Loader (Radio Operator)
Mobility
650650 hp Engine Power
56/20 km/h Speed Limit
5050 deg/s Traverse
16.6729.84 hp/t Power/Wt Ratio
NoNo Pivot
Armor
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6.25 r/m 
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Standard Gun

Reload Times
Nominal: 9.6 s
50% Crew: 11.89 s
75% Crew: 10.38 s
100% Crew: 9.2 s
Rammer: 8.28 s
Vents: 9 s
Both: 8.1 s
Both and BiA: 7.92 s
Both and Max Crew %: 7.59 s

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6.25 r/m 
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Standard Gun

Reload Times
Nominal: 9.6 s
50% Crew: 11.89 s
75% Crew: 10.38 s
100% Crew: 9.2 s
Rammer: 8.28 s
Vents: 9 s
Both: 8.1 s
Both and BiA: 7.92 s
Both and Max Crew %: 7.59 s

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2750
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Standard Gun

Using Shell Type 1 (440 Damage):


Theoretical Damage Per Minute
Nominal DPM: 2750
50% Crew: 2222
75% Crew: 2543.2
100% Crew: 2868.8
100% Crew
Vents: 2934.8
Rammer: 3185.6
Both: 3260.4
Both and BiA: 3330.8
Both and Max Crew %: 3476

Advantageous Damage Per Minute
First-shot DPM: 3190
50% Crew: 2662
75% Crew: 2983.2
100% Crew: 3308.8
100% Crew
Rammer: 3625.6
Vents: 3374.8
Both: 3700.4
Both and BiA: 3770.8
Both and Max Crew %: 3916

See here, here, or here for more information.
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Standard Gun

Using Shell Type 2 (440 Damage):


Theoretical Damage Per Minute
Nominal DPM: 2750
50% Crew: 2222
75% Crew: 2543.2
100% Crew: 2868.8
100% Crew
Vents: 2934.8
Rammer: 3185.6
Both: 3260.4
Both and BiA: 3330.8
Both and Max Crew %: 3476

Advantageous Damage Per Minute
First-shot DPM: 3190
50% Crew: 2662
75% Crew: 2983.2
100% Crew: 3308.8
100% Crew
Rammer: 3625.6
Vents: 3374.8
Both: 3700.4
Both and BiA: 3770.8
Both and Max Crew %: 3916

See here, here, or here for more information.
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Standard Gun

Using Shell Type 3 (530 Damage):
With wholly penetrating hits

Theoretical Damage Per Minute
Nominal DPM: 3312.5
50% Crew: 2676.5
75% Crew: 3063.4
100% Crew: 3455.6
100% Crew
Vents: 3535.1
Rammer: 3837.2
Both: 3927.3
Both and BiA: 4012.1
Both and Max Crew %: 4187

Advantageous Damage Per Minute
First-shot DPM: 3842.5
50% Crew: 3206.5
75% Crew: 3593.4
100% Crew: 3985.6
100% Crew
Rammer: 4367.2
Vents: 4065.1
Both: 4457.3
Both and BiA: 4542.1
Both and Max Crew %: 4717

See here, here, or here for more information.






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2750
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Standard Gun

Using Shell Type 1 (440 Damage):


Theoretical Damage Per Minute
Nominal DPM: 2750
50% Crew: 2222
75% Crew: 2543.2
100% Crew: 2868.8
100% Crew
Vents: 2934.8
Rammer: 3185.6
Both: 3260.4
Both and BiA: 3330.8
Both and Max Crew %: 3476

Advantageous Damage Per Minute
First-shot DPM: 3190
50% Crew: 2662
75% Crew: 2983.2
100% Crew: 3308.8
100% Crew
Rammer: 3625.6
Vents: 3374.8
Both: 3700.4
Both and BiA: 3770.8
Both and Max Crew %: 3916

See here, here, or here for more information.
▼

Standard Gun

Using Shell Type 2 (440 Damage):


Theoretical Damage Per Minute
Nominal DPM: 2750
50% Crew: 2222
75% Crew: 2543.2
100% Crew: 2868.8
100% Crew
Vents: 2934.8
Rammer: 3185.6
Both: 3260.4
Both and BiA: 3330.8
Both and Max Crew %: 3476

Advantageous Damage Per Minute
First-shot DPM: 3190
50% Crew: 2662
75% Crew: 2983.2
100% Crew: 3308.8
100% Crew
Rammer: 3625.6
Vents: 3374.8
Both: 3700.4
Both and BiA: 3770.8
Both and Max Crew %: 3916

See here, here, or here for more information.
▲

Standard Gun

Using Shell Type 3 (530 Damage):
With wholly penetrating hits

Theoretical Damage Per Minute
Nominal DPM: 3312.5
50% Crew: 2676.5
75% Crew: 3063.4
100% Crew: 3455.6
100% Crew
Vents: 3535.1
Rammer: 3837.2
Both: 3927.3
Both and BiA: 4012.1
Both and Max Crew %: 4187

Advantageous Damage Per Minute
First-shot DPM: 3842.5
50% Crew: 3206.5
75% Crew: 3593.4
100% Crew: 3985.6
100% Crew
Rammer: 4367.2
Vents: 4065.1
Both: 4457.3
Both and BiA: 4542.1
Both and Max Crew %: 4717

See here, here, or here for more information.
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0.35 m 
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With 50% Crew: 0.434 m
With 75% Crew: 0.379 m
With 100% Crew: 0.336 m
With BiA: 0.328 m
With BiA and Vents: 0.321 m
Maximum possible: 0.308 m

For more details, see Crew


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0.35 m 
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With 50% Crew: 0.434 m
With 75% Crew: 0.379 m
With 100% Crew: 0.336 m
With BiA: 0.328 m
With BiA and Vents: 0.321 m
Maximum possible: 0.308 m

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2.5 s 
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With 50% Crew: 3.097 s
With 75% Crew: 2.704 s
With 100% Crew: 2.397 s
With GLD: 2.179 s
With BiA: 2.344 s
With BiA and Vents: 2.293 s
With both and GLD: 2.085 s
Maximum possible: 1.998 s

For more details, see Crew or Equipment


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2.5 s 
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With 50% Crew: 3.097 s
With 75% Crew: 2.704 s
With 100% Crew: 2.397 s
With GLD: 2.179 s
With BiA: 2.344 s
With BiA and Vents: 2.293 s
With both and GLD: 2.085 s
Maximum possible: 1.998 s

For more details, see Crew or Equipment
 Aim time
4040 deg/s Turret Traverse
360° Gun Arc
-5°/+15°-5°/+15° Elevation Arc
4040 rounds Ammo Capacity
General
1212 % Chance of Fire






400 m 
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With 50% Crew: 314.3 m
With 75% Crew: 357.2 m
With 100% Crew: 400 m
With Recon and Situational Awareness: 420.2 m
With Coated Optics: 440 m
With Binocular Telescope: 500 m
Maximum possible: 572.6 m

For more details, see Skills or Equipment






400 m 
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With 50% Crew: 314.3 m
With 75% Crew: 357.2 m
With 100% Crew: 400 m
With Recon and Situational Awareness: 420.2 m
With Coated Optics: 440 m
With Binocular Telescope: 500 m
Maximum possible: 572.6 m

For more details, see Skills or Equipment
 View Range


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750 m 
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With 50% Crew: 589.3 m
With 75% Crew: 669.7 m
With 100% Crew: 750 m
With 100% Signal Boost: 900 m
When affected by 100% Relaying: 825 m
Maximum possible: 1079.2 m

For more details, see Skills or Equipment


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750 m 
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With 50% Crew: 589.3 m
With 75% Crew: 669.7 m
With 100% Crew: 750 m
With 100% Signal Boost: 900 m
When affected by 100% Relaying: 825 m
Maximum possible: 1079.2 m

For more details, see Skills or Equipment
 Signal Range
Values are Stock - click for Top
WZ-120
121

Additional Statistics
(Top Configuration)

Camouflage

  • Stationary: 15.1%
  • When Moving: 11.4%
  • When Firing: 2.9%


Terrain Resistance

  • On Hard Ground: 0.77
  • On Medium Ground: 0.86
  • On Soft Ground: 1.73


Dispersion Change Values

  • Turret Contribution
  • Rotation: 0.13
  • Shot Recoil: 3.84
  • Suspension Contribution
  • Acceleration: 0.13
  • Turning: 0.13


With 100% Crew

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The 121 is a Chinese tier 10 medium tank.

Development of a new medium tank based on the Type 59 began in 1962. The new tank was expected to feature improvements in firepower and armor protection. However, the project was canceled shortly after. Some technical innovations were applied later, in the development of the Type 69 tank. All 121 tank prototypes were destroyed during Chinese nuclear weapon testing.

The 121 continues the Chinese tradition of installing the largest gun possible on a medium tank. The 121 is an all round improvement over the WZ-120 with improved gun handling and DPM being the main benefits.

With its 122mm gun, the 121 excels in the peek-and-boom role, and may outtrade most other medium tanks or even heavy tanks. The armor might not lend itself to proper front-line use, but as always the soup-bowl turret and angled frontal plate will extend your survivability.

The 121 is a menacing opponent for any tank in a straight close-range brawl and is flexible enough to carry games with its raw damage output. Still, expect to struggle if not fighting on your own terms - the gun handling is nowhere near the best T10 mediums.


The 121 marks the end of its Chinese medium line.

Modules / Available Equipment and Consumables

Modules

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Guns

Tier Gun Penetration
(mm) 		Damage
(HP) 		Rate of fire
(rounds/minute) 		Dispersion
(m/100m) 		Aiming time
(s) 		Weight
(kg) 		Price
(Credits)

X 122 mm 60-122TG 262/340/68 440/440/530 6.25 0.35 2.5 2800 185140

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Engines

Tier Engine Engine Power
(hp) 		Chance of Fire on Impact
(%) 		Weight
(kg) 		Price
(Credits)

X 12150L7 650 12 935 25000

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Suspensions

Tier Suspension Load Limit
(т) 		Traverse Speed
(gr/sec) 		Rmin Weight
(kg) 		Price
(Credits)

X 121 42 50 B/2 7700 82500

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Radios

Tier Radio Signal Range
(m) 		Weight
(kg) 		Price
(Credits)

X A-220B 750 40 54000

Compatible Equipment

Low Noise Exhaust System Class 1 Vertical Stabilizer Class 1 Medium Spall Liner Camouflage Net Class 2 Coated Optics Class 1 Commander's Vision System Stabilizing Equipment System Experimental Optics Wear-Resistant Gun Laying Drive Improved Configuration Venting System Innovative Loading System Enhanced Gun Laying Drive Class 1 Improved Hardening Class 2 Additional Grousers Class 1 Modified Configuration Class 1 Improved Radio Set Improved Rotation Mechanism Class 1 Improved Aiming Class 1 Improved Ventilation Class 2 Binocular Telescope Class 1 Gun Rammer Class 1 Turbocharger Class 1 

Compatible Consumables

Stabilizer Greasing Automatic Fire Extinguisher Natural Cover Optical Calibration Aim Tuning Experienced Firefighters Manual Fire Extinguisher Pre-Battle Maintenance Vent Purge Large First Aid Kit Large Repair Kit Duty Comes First Shell Organizer Quality Oil Orderly Ammo Rack Focus on Target Improved Combat Rations Removed Speed Governor Increased Focus Small First Aid Kit Small Repair Kit Gearbox Intricacy Steady Hand Combat Course 


Player Opinion

Pros and Cons

Pros:


  • Joint highest alpha damage in tier/class, good penetration
  • Very good DPM, good gun handling and accuracy
  • Strong turret armor and better hull armor than its predecessor WZ-120
  • Excellent hull traverse speed and good ground resistance, great agility
  • Low profile, good camouflage values


Cons:


  • Despite improvements, the hull armor is still unreliable
  • Bad gun depression, as usual for a Chinese tank
  • Poor aim time, comparable to that of a heavy tank


Performance

A straight upgrade from the WZ-120 and China's main counterpart to the Russian Object 430U, the 121 employs a similar playstyle to its predecessor, but with improvements across the board.

Most critically, the 121 "enjoys" -5 degrees of gun depression. While this would normally be a bad number, it is a significant improvement over the abysmal -3 degrees the WZ-120 had to deal with when using its top gun, allowing the 121 more freedom when choosing its positions on the battlefield. Alpha damage is still the highest in tier and class, tied with Object 430U and the Swedish UDES 15/16, and while HEAT penetration is the same as WZ-120, base AP penetration as well as shell velocity enjoy small but welcome upgrades. Accuracy, gun handling and aim time are also improved, providing an overall more comfortable experience for players who wished the WZ-120 had a less clumsy top gun. Also, the 121 has excellent DPM, with about 8 seconds reload with a fully trained crew, ventilation and a standard gun rammer. Unfortunately, the aim time is quite poor.

In terms of defense, the 121 retains a solid turret with small and well protected cupolas, and a thicker upper glacis compared to the WZ-120. When able to cover its hull, the 121 can be very hard to dislodge from its position, though the hull armor is quite unreliable and unable to withstand most return fire from same-tier guns, barring poorly aimed shots. The 121 also enjoys good concealment and has a low profile, so it can use cover effectively.

Mobility-wise the 121 is a mix of good and bad - it has good speed and excellent agility, but its engine power is low (improved somewhat as of 1.10.1) and acceleration can feel sluggish at times. Overall, it is still better than its main Russian competitor though.

All said, the 121 is a strong tank let down by some critical shortcomings, such as long aim time and lack of gun depression. This makes it unsuitable for top competitive gameplay, but a properly played 121 can be quite devastating so long as its strengths and weaknesses are understood.

  • As of Patch 1.10.1, the 121 has been buffed. While still unreliable, the thickness of the frontal hull has been increased from 120 to 135, improving the frontal hull effective thickness from ~195 to ~220. This makes it slightly more reliable, mostly against lower tiers. Additionally, the Health has been increased from 1,950 to 2,050. The engine power has also increased from 580 to 650, giving it 1.8 more hp/t. Lastly, the shell velocity and penetration of its AP shells has been increased, from 258 to 262 pen, along with 115 more shell velocity, from 1,000 to 1,115. However, the shell velocity of its premium HEAT shells and its HE shells has been decreased from 1,000 to 907.


Early Research

None Required.


Suggested Equipment


Tank Gun Rammer Vertical Stabilizer Improved VentilationCoated Optics 


External Reviews and Opinions

Gallery

Historical Info

Note: The 121 is not to be confused with the WZ-121, better known as the Type 69.

Background

The 121 was the first attempt of China to develop its own tank after the breakdown of relations between China and the Soviet Union. However, the project was considered too ambitious, and development instead switched to the Type 69, which itself was developed from a captured T-62.

The prototype 121 ended up being destroyed as a test vehicle during Chinese nuclear testing, along with the prototype WZ-132's. No pictures or blueprints of the tank survive.


Historical Accuracy Errata

The following are consensus errors or inconsistencies which have been identified with the configuration of the vehicle in question and conflict with information available on the public record. The causes for these divergences in the game are normally not disclosed and may be rooted in game balance.

As many of the data of the 121 were either lost or are still classified by the Chinese government, many of the technical aspects of the tank were made up by Wargaming.
  • The 121 is commonly mistaken for the WZ-121, the Chinese industrial designation for the Type 69 tank. The Type 69 was derived from the Type 59 and has no relation to the 121.


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