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* Great traverse and turret traverse speed | * Great traverse and turret traverse speed | |||
* Excellent camouflage values | * Excellent camouflage values | |||
+ | * Excellent dispersion values (on the move/turning accuracy) make it an excellent brawler | |||
+ | * Rare tank - not a lot of people drive this vehicle, so many are unsure how to fight it effectively | |||
+ | * Standard tier 10 medium tank ~260mm of penetration with standard ammo, but with normal AP (does not lose as much pen over distance as APCR) | |||
|InTheGame_cons= | |InTheGame_cons= | |||
* Poor acceleration | * Poor acceleration | |||
? | * Cumbersome gun handling: No functional depression, relatively long aim time (though not unmanageable), and slow shell velocity | + | * Cumbersome gun handling: No functional depression, relatively long aim time (though not unmanageable), and relatively slow shell velocity | |
|InTheGame_performance= | |InTheGame_performance= |
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121
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6,100,000 Cost |
2050410 HP Hit Points |
39/4221.78/42 t Weight Limit |
- Commander
- Gunner
- Driver
- Loader (Radio Operator)
650650 hp Engine Power |
56/20 km/h Speed Limit |
5050 deg/s Traverse |
16.6729.84 hp/t Power/Wt Ratio |
NoNo Pivot |
// mm Hull Armor |
240/130/60240/130/60 mm Turret Armor |
AP/HEAT/HE
AP/HEAT/HE Shells |
1065/4800/630
1065/4800/630 Shell Cost |
440/440/530440/440/530 HP Damage |
262/340/68262/340/68 mm Penetration |
r/m ▲
6.25 r/m Standard Gun ▲
6.25 Rate of Fire Standard Gun |
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Standard Gun
▼
Standard Gun
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2750 Standard Gun ▲
Standard Gun
▼
Standard Gun
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2750 Damage Per Minute Standard Gun |
m ▲
0.35 m With 50% Crew: 0.434 m ▲
0.35 Accuracy With 50% Crew: 0.434 m |
s 2.5 s 2.5 Aim time |
4040 deg/s Turret Traverse |
360° Gun Arc |
-5°/+15°-5°/+15° Elevation Arc |
4040 rounds Ammo Capacity |
1212 % Chance of Fire |
m 400 m 400 View Range |
m 750 m 750 Signal Range |
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
X
6100000
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.
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 marks the end of its Chinese medium line.
Modules / Available Equipment and Consumables
Modules
Tier | Gun | Penetration (mm) |
Damage (HP) |
Rate of fire (rounds/minute) |
Dispersion (m/100m) |
Aiming time (s) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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X | 122 mm 60-122TG | 262/340/68 | 440/440/530 | 6.25 | 0.35 | 2.5 | 2800 | 185140 |
Tier | Engine | Engine Power (hp) |
Chance of Fire on Impact (%) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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X | 12150L7 | 650 | 12 | 935 | 25000 |
Tier | Suspension | Load Limit (т) |
Traverse Speed (gr/sec) |
Rmin | Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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X | 121 | 42 | 50 | B/2 | 7700 | 82500 |
Compatible Equipment
Compatible Consumables
Player Opinion
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Very good raw gun values: high damage-per-shell and -per-minute both, high penetration
- Great traverse and turret traverse speed
- Excellent camouflage values
- Excellent dispersion values (on the move/turning accuracy) make it an excellent brawler
- Rare tank - not a lot of people drive this vehicle, so many are unsure how to fight it effectively
Cons:
- Poor acceleration
- Cumbersome gun handling: No functional depression, relatively long aim time (though not unmanageable), and relatively slow sh
Performance
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 lower caliber and standard APCR ammo) 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Early Research
None Required.
Suggested Equipment
Gallery
Historical Info
Sources and External Links
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Medium Tanks | VType T-34 • VIType 58 • VIIT-34-1 • VIIIType 59 • VIIIT-34-2 • VIIIT-34-3 • VIII59-Patton • VIII122 TM • VIIIType 59 G • IXWZ-120 • X121 • X121B |
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