Meng 1/35 Chinese Main Battle Tank ZTZ-100

The ZTZ-100, also known as the Type 100, marks a bold leap in the evolution of Chinese armoured warfare. Unveiled publicly during the 2025 Victory Day Parade in Beijing, this fourth-generation main battle tank reflects a shift from conventional firepower towards integrated battlefield intelligence. Designed by the 201st Research Institute and manufactured at the Baotou Tank Plant, the ZTZ-100 features a hybrid propulsion system delivering up to 1,500 horsepower, enabling speeds of 80 km/h on roads and 50 km/h off-road. Its compact, unmanned turret houses a high-velocity 105 mm autoloaded main gun, capable of matching the performance of larger-calibre Western counterparts thanks to advanced propellant and kinetic energy delivery systems.

Beyond firepower, the ZTZ-100 is engineered as a mobile command node within a network-centric combat environment. It boasts a suite of panoramic optical sensors and phased array radars that feed real-time battlefield data to its crew, who are protected within a heavily armoured capsule. These systems not only enhance situational awareness but also allow the tank to coordinate with drones and other unmanned assets. The inclusion of dual GL-6 active protection systems—each with four launchers—provides robust defence against top-attack munitions, suicide drones, and anti-tank guided missiles, reinforcing the tank’s survivability in high-threat environments.

Features

• The fully assembled dimensions are approximately 271 mm in total length, 105 mm in total width, and 120 mm in total height. The kit includes waterslide decals for three versions of ZTZ-100 tanks.
  
• Lights, periscopes, and optical sights are reproduced with clear parts.
  
• The remote weapon station, active protection system interceptor missile launcher, and other components are rotatable.  
  
• The gunner's sight and the laser rangefinder for the gun can be selected to be opened or closed. 
  
• The crosswind sensor, IFF device, antennas, and other parts can be selected for attachment in their respective different states.
  
• The main gun's barrel can move up and down, and the coaxial machine gun also moves in linkage with it.
  
• Thanks to the combination of precision bearings and wheels, the model can run more smoothly.
  
• The kit includes glue-free single-pin-type movable tracks, which can be easily assembled by combining them with the included dedicated tools.