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Al Khalid vs Norinco Type 90

Al Khalid vs Norinco Type 90 at a glance — weight 48,000 vs 48,000 kg, top speed 70 vs 60 km/h, range 430 vs 700 km, crew 3 vs 4.

Al Khalid main battle tank side profile drawing
🇵🇰 Al Khalid
Norinco Type 90 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Norinco Type 90
Specifications
Al Khalid Norinco Type 90
Origin country 🇵🇰 Pakistan 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Norinco Norinco
Number produced 310 units 600 units
Estimated unit price $4 million $5.3 million
Combat weight 48.0 tons 48.0 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 430 km 700 km
Length 9.99 m 9.99 m
Width 3.45 m 3.45 m
Height 2.30 m 2.30 m
Crew 3 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
Al Khalid Norinco Type 90
Main armament 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel (49 shells) gun 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (700 rounds) 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun
Engine V-8 MTCA Diesel Engine with 1200 hp V-8 Diesel Engine with 1200 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Al Khalid or Norinco Type 90?
The Al Khalid is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the Norinco Type 90's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Al Khalid or Norinco Type 90?
The Norinco Type 90 has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the Al Khalid's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the Al Khalid or Norinco Type 90?
Both the Al Khalid and Norinco Type 90 have a combat weight of 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Al Khalid or Norinco Type 90?
Both the Al Khalid and Norinco Type 90 are 9.99 meters long.
How many crew members do the Al Khalid and Norinco Type 90 require?
The Norinco Type 90 requires a larger crew of 4, against 3 for the Al Khalid.
Which is more expensive, the Al Khalid or Norinco Type 90?
The Norinco Type 90 is more expensive at approximately $5.2 million per unit compared to the Al Khalid at $4.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Al Khalid or Norinco Type 90?
The Norinco Type 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 310 units of the Al Khalid.
What are the main armaments of the Al Khalid and Norinco Type 90?
The Al Khalid is armed with 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel (49 shells) gun while the Norinco Type 90 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.