cool.
K2 is a true tank of the future do you agree regardless of the cost? is J11b better then F-35 because you can afford 3-4 j-11s at a cost of just one F-35? the answer is no, F-35 is the choice.
K2 is still under development, while Type 99 is a matured tank and already entered in service. Type 99 took part in the annual military exercise with Russia last month. It also attended a number of military drills in China. You can not say K2 is better because it has the newest sensors, fire control system. You know type 99 is also undertaken continnous upgrades. It makes no sense just to compare which one has the best sensors, anti missile system etc. My concern will be the 3 main features, fire power, mobility and armor.
1. Fire power
K2, German tank gun from Rhein Steel. Good tank gun but not korean.
Type 99 domestically developed tank gun.
2. Mobility
K2, german MTU marine motor. good motor but not korean.
Type 99, domestic developed (based on MTU motor)
3. armor,
Both with composite armor.
Because information of armor is always classified, here no comments
As you see, china is able to produce the whole tank through domestic industry, that is the reason why it is cheaper, considering the price of a German tank gun and a German engine.And consider the fact that no country will provide another country the best weapon their have, so you know what I mean.
It is not fair to say type 99 is cheaper, therefore it is not as good as K2.