The Al Khalid and the Type 98 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Norinco and Norinco respectively.
The Al Khalid weighs 48.0 tons vs 50.0 tons for the Type 98. Top speed is 70 km/h for the Al Khalid vs 65 km/h for the Type 98. Operational range is 430 km for the Al Khalid vs 450 km for the Type 98. The Al Khalid is armed with a 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel (49 shells) gun, while the Type 98 carries a 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun.
The Al Khalid has been produced in 310 units vs 18 for the Type 98. Unit cost is $4M for the Al Khalid vs $2.5M for the Type 98. The Type 98 entered service 2 years before the Al Khalid (1999 vs 2001).
The Al Khalid is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the Type 98's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Al Khalid or Type 98?
The Type 98 has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the Al Khalid's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the Al Khalid or Type 98?
The Type 98 is heavier at 50.0 tons combat weight compared to the Al Khalid's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Al Khalid or Type 98?
The Type 98 is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the Al Khalid's 9.99 meters.
How many crew members do the Al Khalid and Type 98 require?
Both the Al Khalid and Type 98 require a crew of 3.
Which is more expensive, the Al Khalid or Type 98?
The Al Khalid is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the Type 98 at $2.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Al Khalid or Type 98?
The Al Khalid has been produced in greater numbers with 310 units compared to 18 units of the Type 98.
What are the main armaments of the Al Khalid and Type 98?
The Al Khalid is armed with 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel (49 shells) gun while the Type 98 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.
