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121B stats at a glance
The 121B has 1560 hit points , 135mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 55 km/h. Its strongest gun configuration deals 390 damage per shot with 261mm of armor penetration , giving it a theoretical maximum DPM of 2890.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 1560 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 19.4 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 135 / 80 / 60 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.7:1.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 55 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 25 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 2.2:1. The 121B has solid reverse speed for repositioning after taking a shot.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 26.3% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 19.7% |
Available guns (1)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105 mm L7C | 10 | 390 | 261mm | 8.1s | 7.41 |
With the top-tier gun, the 121B can theoretically output up to 2890 damage per minute at sustained fire (shot damage × rounds per minute).
How 121B compares to its peers
There are 52 tier 10 medium tanks in WoT, including the 121B. Its 1560 HP places it in the top 65% for hit points among same-tier medium tanks (peer average: 1556). Frontal hull armor of 135mm ranks in the top 24% for the class (peer average: 100mm). Top forward speed of 55 km/h is faster than 27% of peer vehicles in this tier and class. The strongest gun deals 390 damage per shot, higher than 35% of comparable vehicles. Best penetration of 261mm puts it in the top 57% for armor-piercing capability in its class.
Direct comparisons
- 121B vs M48/T54E2 — tier 10 medium tank from USA
- 121B vs M48 Patton — tier 10 medium tank from USA
- 121B vs M48A5 7x7 — tier 10 medium tank from USA
- See full tier 10 medium tank tier list — all 52 vehicles ranked
Related tier 10 medium tanks
- 121 — China
- Alpha E 50 M — Germany
- AMX 30 B — France
- Ares 90 — USA
- Bat.-Châtillon 25 t 7x7 — France, premium
- Bat.-Châtillon 25 t — France
- Carro da Combattimento 45 t — Italy, premium
- Centurion Action X 7x7 — UK, premium
- All China tanks · Tier 10 premium tanks
Understand the stats
Want a deeper grasp of what these numbers actually mean in battle? Read the glossary:
- What is DPM — the most important offensive metric
- Alpha damage — single-shot damage and what it means for playstyle
- Penetration — and how it interacts with armor angling
- Hull-down position — the king of defensive plays
- View range — how spotting actually works
About this vehicle
The upgraded version of the 121 Chinese medium tank, developed in the 1960s. Unlike the prototype, the 121B was equipped with a modern 105-mm rifled gun, improved suspension, and reinforced front armor. The vehicles of this modification were equipped with infrared lamps and a laser rangefinder. The 121B aiming system had a higher firing accuracy than that of the Type 59.
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Frequently asked
What tier is the 121B in WoT?
The 121B is a tier 10 medium tank from China.
How much damage does the 121B do?
The top gun on the 121B deals 390 damage per shot with 261mm of standard armor penetration.
Is the 121B a premium tank?
Yes — the 121B is a tier 10 premium medium tank in WoT. Premium vehicles earn bonus credits and XP and don't require crew retraining.
What's the top speed of the 121B?
55 km/h forward, 25 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the 121B have?
Hull armor: 135mm front, 80mm side, 60mm rear.