MBT 3000 engine power and numbers I ve edited the MBT3000 s engine power I m not sure why but english sources have the engine power rated at 1300HP when the chinese reference have them at 1200HP As an export tank it would be more likely that the numbers are overstated than understated Hence I think the 1200HP is more reliable The source is an interview with a Norinco designer and he rattles off some numbers If anybody here would be an expert and determine their reliability I would be glad to include them Frontal composite armor 500 mm RHAe Frontal with ERA 700 mm RHAe APDS penetration 700 mm 1000 mm with advanced penetrator Infrared imaging system 2 km range