Battlefield perception and defense
The Type 100 support vehicle is equipped with a array of several optical instruments that multiple directions to transmit battlefield images to the screen in the crew compartment in real time. These instruments can detect different bands of visible and invisible light to ensure combat capabilities remain effective in low-visibility or dark environments. These instruments are all broadly the same found on the tank variant. [2] [1] According to Wang Qun of the ground assault formation which participated in the 2025 China Victory Day Parade, Type 100 support vehicles are equipped with drone operators, who can control drones and unmanned vehicles, enhancing the Type 100s reconnaissance and strike accuracy.
The Type 100 support vehicle sports 2 GL-6 active protection systems, with two launchers each. Each of the two GL-6 APS system is equipped with two launchers, and the charges in these launchers are designed to release projectiles that shoot down incoming suicide drones, anti-tank missiles and RPG rockets. The GL-6 also has a high angle of elevation, allowing it be able to shoot down top-attack munitions. The Type 100 is equipped with laser warning receivers and has received enhanced thermal vision sights. [1] [3] The Type 100 support vehicle also sports at least two phased array radars on the cheeks of the unmanned turret. [1]
The Type 100 support has a crew of at least two and can be equipped with at least three additionally personnel, all are situated within a heavily armored compartment within the hull [1] Like the crew of the Type 100 tank, the crew of a Type 100 makes use of wearable augmented reality devices that enhance their 360-degree field awareness. The Type 100 is also equipped with photoelectrical sensors and has numerous "intelligence driven systems" giving the Type 100 an "enhanced digital intelligence". The wearable augmented reality devices utilized by the crew can also allow crew members to take direct control of the Type 100's weapon systems, for instance if the gunner were to turn his or her head then the turret and or RWS would also turn in the same direction. [2] [4] [5]
The Type 100 support vehicle also features a retractable phased array radar on top of the turret, this radar is similar to radar used in air defense systems and is expected to be used to help shoot down drones. The Type 100 support vehicle also is possible equipped a surveillance and anti-drone warfare electronic warfare suite. [1]
