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Arjun vs Type 99

Arjun vs Type 99 at a glance — weight 58,800 vs 52,000 kg, top speed 72 vs 65 km/h, range 200 vs 450 km, crew 4 vs 3.

Arjun main battle tank side profile drawing
🇮🇳 Arjun
Type 99 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 99
Specifications
Arjun Type 99
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer CVRDE / DRDO Norinco
Number produced 10 units 1,300 units
Estimated unit price $7.8 million $2.5 million
Combat weight 58.8 tons 52.0 tons
Maximum speed 72 km/h 65 km/h
Operational range 200 km 450 km
Length 9.99 m 9.99 m
Width 3.84 m 3.45 m
Height 2.32 m 2.30 m
Crew 4 3
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
Arjun Type 99
Main armament 1 120mm smoothbore barrel (39 shells) gun 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 PKT 7.62mm machine gun (3000 rounds) 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun
Engine MTU MB 838 Ka-Sol V-12 Diesel Engine with 1400 hp V-8 Diesel Engine with 1500 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Arjun or Type 99?
The Arjun is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the Type 99's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Arjun or Type 99?
The Type 99 has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the Arjun's 200 km.
Which is heavier, the Arjun or Type 99?
The Arjun is heavier at 58.8 tons combat weight compared to the Type 99's 52.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Arjun or Type 99?
The Type 99 is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the Arjun's 9.99 meters.
How many crew members do the Arjun and Type 99 require?
The Arjun requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Type 99's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Arjun or Type 99?
The Arjun is more expensive at approximately $7.8 million per unit compared to the Type 99 at $2.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Arjun or Type 99?
The Type 99 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,300 units compared to 10 units of the Arjun.
What are the main armaments of the Arjun and Type 99?
The Arjun is armed with 1 120mm smoothbore barrel (39 shells) gun while the Type 99 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.