AMX-32 vs Type 90
The AMX-32 and the Type 90 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by GIAT Industries and Norinco respectively. The AMX-32 weighs 40.0 tons vs 48.0 tons for the Type 90. Top speed is 65 km/h for the AMX-32 vs 60 km/h for the Type 90. Operational range is 530 km for the AMX-32 vs 700 km for the Type 90. The AMX-32 is armed with a 1 Rheinmetall V-120 120mm smoothbore barrel (37 shells) gun, while the Type 90 carries a 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun.
| French MBT, with a 120mm gun, was a GIAT Industries export design that did not enter production. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Chinese main battle tank, manufactured by Norinco, with no confirmed production or service history. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 40.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 65 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 530 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.45 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.24 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.29 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 720 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Rheinmetall V-120 120mm smoothbore barrel (37 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 20mm coaxial gun (480 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 48.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 700 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.99 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.45 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.30 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | V-8 Diesel Engine with 1200 hp |
| Main armament | 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AMX-32 or Type 90?
The AMX-32 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the Type 90's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-32 or Type 90?
The Type 90 has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the AMX-32's 530 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-32 or Type 90?
The Type 90 is heavier at 48.0 tons combat weight compared to the AMX-32's 40.0 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-32 or Type 90?
The Type 90 is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the AMX-32's 9.45 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-32 and Type 90 require?
Both the AMX-32 and Type 90 require a crew of 4.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-32 and Type 90?
The AMX-32 is armed with 1 Rheinmetall V-120 120mm smoothbore barrel (37 shells) gun while the Type 90 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.