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WZ-120 stats at a glance
The WZ-120 has 1440 hit points , 100mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 60 km/h. Its strongest gun configuration deals 440 damage per shot with 249mm of armor penetration , giving it a theoretical maximum DPM of 2398. The vehicle can equip 3 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 1440 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 16.5 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 100 / 80 / 45 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.3:1. Side armor is relatively comparable to the front, meaning the WZ-120 can absorb some side hits in close-quarters fighting.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 60 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 20 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 3.0:1. The WZ-120 has solid reverse speed for repositioning after taking a shot.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 27.0% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 20.3% |
Available guns (3)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 122 mm 60-122T (120) | 9 | 440 | 249mm | 11.0s | 5.45 |
| 100 mm 59-100T (120) | 8 | 250 | 233mm | 5.3s | 11.32 |
| 100 mm 59-100T (120) | 8 | 250 | 233mm | 5.2s | 11.54 |
With the top-tier gun, the WZ-120 can theoretically output up to 2398 damage per minute at sustained fire (shot damage × rounds per minute). Lower-tier guns generally trade DPM for faster reload or better handling — see the full gun table above.
How WZ-120 compares to its peers
There are 58 tier 9 medium tanks in WoT, including the WZ-120. Its 1440 HP places it in the top 28% for hit points among same-tier medium tanks (peer average: 1331). Frontal hull armor of 100mm ranks in the top 56% for the class (peer average: 97mm). Top forward speed of 60 km/h is faster than 68% of peer vehicles in this tier and class. The strongest gun deals 440 damage per shot, higher than 95% of comparable vehicles. Best penetration of 249mm puts it in the top 37% for armor-piercing capability in its class.
Direct comparisons
- WZ-120 vs Patton Tank — tier 9 medium tank from USA
- WZ-120 vs Ares MTB — tier 9 medium tank from USA
- WZ-120 vs Ares 85 — tier 9 medium tank from USA
- See full tier 9 medium tank tier list — all 58 vehicles ranked
Related tier 9 medium tanks
- Alpha E 50 — Germany
- AMX 30 1er prototype — France
- Ares 85 — USA
- Ares MTB — USA, premium
- Bat.-Châtillon 25 t AP — France
- Centurion Mk. 7/1 — UK
- Char Futur 4 — France, premium
- Char Murat — France, premium
- All China tanks · Tier 9 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
Initially, the WZ-120 (Type 59) tank was a copy of the Soviet medium T-54A tank. In later modifications the tank was upgraded. Between 6,000 and 9,500 vehicles of all variants were manufactured from 1958 through 1987.
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Frequently asked
What tier is the WZ-120 in WoT?
The WZ-120 is a tier 9 medium tank from China.
How much damage does the WZ-120 do?
The top gun on the WZ-120 deals 440 damage per shot with 249mm of standard armor penetration.
Is the WZ-120 a premium tank?
No — the WZ-120 is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.
What's the top speed of the WZ-120?
60 km/h forward, 20 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the WZ-120 have?
Hull armor: 100mm front, 80mm side, 45mm rear.