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[Client Values; Actual values in
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 |
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6.25 r/m ▲
6.25 r/m Standard Gun ▲ Rate of Fire Standard Gun |
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2750 ▲
Standard Gun
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Standard Gun
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2750 Standard Gun ▲
Standard Gun
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Standard Gun
▲ Damage Per Minute Standard Gun |
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0.35 m ▲
0.35 m With 50% Crew: 0.434 m ▲ Accuracy With 50% Crew: 0.434 m |
| 2.5 s 2.5 s Aim time |
| 4040 deg/s Turret Traverse |
| 360° Gun Arc |
| -5°/+15°-5°/+15° Elevation Arc |
| 4040 rounds Ammo Capacity |
| 1212 % Chance of Fire |
| 400 m 400 m View Range |
| 750 m 750 m 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
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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 armour and armament while still retaining the frustrating problems of sluggishness and lack of gun depression. With its 122mm gun, the 121 can remove huge chunks of hit points from enemy tanks, out trade similar tier medium and heavy tanks and suffer minimal damage due to the good armour values of the hull and turret. The 121 is a menacing opponent for any tank in a straight close-range brawl and is capable of carry games with its raw damage output but can be reduce to almost worthless if its weaknesses are not addressed appropriately.
The 121 marks the end of its Chinese medium line.
Modules / Available Equipment and Consumables
Modules
Guns
| 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 |
Engines
| Tier | Engine | Engine Power (hp) |
Chance of Fire on Impact (%) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ( )
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X | 12150L7 | 650 | 12 | 935 | 25000 |
Suspensions
| Tier | Suspension | Load Limit (т) |
Traverse Speed (gr/sec) |
Rmin | Weight (kg) |
Price ( )
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X | 121 | 42 | 50 | B/2 | 7700 | 82500 |
Radios
| Tier | Radio | Signal Range (m) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ( )
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X | A-220B | 750 | 40 | 54000 |
Compatible Equipment
Compatible Consumables
Player Opinion
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Relatively thick upper hull armour that can bounce shots from even TDs if angled well
- Thick turret armour offering great protection at range but can be easily penetrated through the poorly angled turret cheeks a
- Great traverse and turret traverse speed
- Excellent camouflage values
- Highest alpha damage for a medium tank
Cons:
- Sluggish acceleration due to higher than average ground resistances
- Terrible gun depression of 3 degrees
- Lowest penetration and shell velocity of all tier 10 medium tanks.
- Does not have APCR as default ammunition
- Poor aim-time and on-the-move dispersion
Performance
The 121 is superficially similar to the T-62A, being one of the many tanks descended from the T-54. It has near identical camo values, which are excellent, similar hull geometry, and similar hard stats (engine power, front turret armor). However, the lower gun depression and high alpha/low penetration gun make it a completely different vehicle. 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 still quite decent for a chinese tank, especially in comparison to its predecessors.
Boasting the highest alpha damage and second highest DPM among the tier X mediums, the 121 is well-stocked in raw firepower. It's widely unknown that the 121 wields the same gun as the IS-4, a tier 10 heavy tank. Installed on a medium tank, however, the gun sports a 25% faster reload speed. This reload can be shaved down to ~8 seconds with a rammer and BIA, giving it the advantage it needs to compete in a close-range brawl. The 121's 120mm front hull is comparable to that of the infamous T-54, and superior to that of the T-62A. As such, T-54 drivers who are familiar with the basic corner maneuver, (see here), can almost triple their armor effectiveness. 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, but otherwise average for tier 10 mediums. Also, the lower glacis is a large weakness and is easily penetrated, unlike on 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.
Early Research
None Required.
Suggested Equipment
Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Accuracy Errata
One of its historical armaments, a 105 mm rifled gun (copy of the Royal Ordnance L7A1), is missing. This configuration was known as the 121B.
Sources and External Links
| Light Tanks | IIVickers Mk. E Type B • IIIType 2597 Chi-Ha • IVM5A1 Stuart • VI59-16 • VIType 64 • VIIType 62 • VIIWZ-131 • VIIIWZ-132 • VIIIM41D • IXWZ-132A • XWZ-132-1 |
| 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 |
| Heavy Tanks | VIIIS-2 • VIIIWZ-111 • VIIIWZ-111 Alpine Tiger • VIII110 • VIII112 • IXWZ-111 model 1-4 • IXWZ-114 • X113 • X113 Beijing Opera • XWZ-111 model 5A • XWZ-111 Qilin |
| Tank Destroyers | IIT-26G FT • IIIM3G FT • IVSU-76G FT • V60G FT • VIWZ-131G FT • VIIT-34-2G FT • VIIIWZ-111-1G FT • VIIIWZ-120-1G FT • IXWZ-111G FT • IXWZ-120G FT • XWZ-113G FT • X114 SP2 |
| Self-Propelled Artillery |
