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The BZ-166 has 1320 hit points , 140mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 30 km/h. . The vehicle can equip 2 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 1320 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 26.5 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 140 / 100 / 50 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.4:1. Side armor is relatively comparable to the front, meaning the BZ-166 can absorb some side hits in close-quarters fighting.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 30 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 13 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 2.3:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 11.0% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 5.5% |
Available guns (2)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 122 mm Type-59-2 | 7 | — | — | 14.4s | — |
| 122 mm Type-59-2 | 7 | — | — | 14.0s | — |
How BZ-166 compares to its peers
There are 102 tier 8 heavy tanks in WoT, including the BZ-166. Its 1320 HP places it in the top 27% for hit points among same-tier heavy tanks (peer average: 1248). Frontal hull armor of 140mm ranks in the top 46% for the class (peer average: 144mm). Top forward speed of 30 km/h is faster than 9% of peer vehicles in this tier and class.
Direct comparisons
- BZ-166 vs 110 — tier 8 heavy tank from China
- BZ-166 vs 112 FL — tier 8 heavy tank from China
- BZ-166 vs 112 — tier 8 heavy tank from China
- BZ-166 vs 50TP pr. — tier 8 heavy tank from Poland
- See full tier 8 heavy tank tier list — all 102 vehicles ranked
About this vehicle
In the 1960s, Chinese engineers tried to keep up with the leading tank-building countries, so their projects included design solutions of different schools. The distinctive features of the BZ-166 heavy tank were the "wavy" surfaces of the frontal hull armor and the jet boosters. According to the design concept, such armor was to increase the chances of ricochets. The jet boosters could increase the vehicle's speed for a short time. It was planned to equip the tank with 122 to 160 mm guns and use it for operations in fortified areas, as well as to destroy enemy engineering structures. It existe...
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What tier is the BZ-166 in WoT?
The BZ-166 is a tier 8 heavy tank from China.
Is the BZ-166 a premium tank?
No — the BZ-166 is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.
What's the top speed of the BZ-166?
30 km/h forward, 13 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the BZ-166 have?
Hull armor: 140mm front, 100mm side, 50mm rear.