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Al Khalid vs Type 98

Al Khalid vs Type 98 at a glance — weight 48,000 vs 50,000 kg, top speed 70 vs 65 km/h, range 430 vs 450 km, crew 3 vs 3.

Al Khalid main battle tank side profile drawing
🇵🇰 Al Khalid
Type 98 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 98
Specifications
Al Khalid Type 98
Origin country 🇵🇰 Pakistan 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Light Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Norinco Norinco
Number produced 310 units 18 units
Estimated unit price $4 million $2.5 million
Combat weight 48.0 tons 50.0 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h 65 km/h
Operational range 430 km 450 km
Length 9.99 m 9.99 m
Width 3.45 m 3.45 m
Height 2.30 m 2.30 m
Crew 3 3
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
Al Khalid Type 98
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 Type 98?
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.