VIII
BZ-176
Breakthrough Heavy TankThe BZ-176, a tier VIII premium China heavy tank: its 3D model and photo mode, its armor with hull down and Optimize angling, its characteristics and modules, and the damage its marks of excellence need on EU, NA and ASIA.
Marks of excellence
Combined damage needed · 1 Nov 2026| Server |  1st mark65% |  2nd mark85% |  3rd mark95% | 100%the best |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU | 2,2977 d +26 | 3,1767 d +36 | 3,8487 d +36 | 4,3757 d +53 |
| NA | 2,1877 d +55 | 3,0537 d +55 | 3,7357 d +70 | 4,2357 d +89 |
| ASIA | 2,2767 d −2 | 3,1327 d −26 | 3,7347 d −20 | 4,2467 d ±0 |
Mastery
Experience needed · 1 Nov 2026| Server |  3rd Classtop 50% |  2nd Classtop 20% |  1st Classtop 5% |  Ace Tankertop 1% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU | 7937 d −2 | 1,1337 d +13 | 1,4257 d +3 | 1,6697 d +9 |
| NA | 7607 d +13 | 1,1197 d +32 | 1,4117 d +27 | 1,6047 d −38 |
| ASIA | 7937 d ±0 | 1,1207 d −5 | 1,3977 d −1 | 1,6907 d ±0 |
Historical reference
In the 1960s, amid tense relations with the Soviet Union, China came up with the concept of creating "frontier-covering forces." The main firepower of this formation was to be units with "frontier-covering tanks" in service. The design allowed the gun to depress through the turret top to reduce the overall vehicle height. In addition, the tank was set to feature twin tracks and jet boosters. Theoretically, due to the high specific power, they would provide good mobility and crossing capacity. The project was closed in 1978, and no prototypes were produced.