Arjun vs Type 99
Overview
The Arjun and the Type 99 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by CVRDE / DRDO and Norinco respectively.
The Arjun weighs 58.8 tons vs 52.0 tons for the Type 99. Top speed is 72 km/h for the Arjun vs 65 km/h for the Type 99. Operational range is 200 km for the Arjun vs 450 km for the Type 99. The Arjun is armed with a 1 120mm smoothbore barrel (39 shells) gun, while the Type 99 carries a 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun.
Unit cost is $7.76M for the Arjun vs $2.5M for the Type 99.
| Indian main battle tank, 10 early units built, developed by CVRDE for the Indian Army. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | CVRDE / DRDO |
| Number produced | 10 units |
| Estimated unit price | $7.8 million |
| Chinese main battle tank, manufactured by Norinco, features a 125mm smoothbore gun and composite armor. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $2.5 million |
| Combat weight | 58.8 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 200 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.99 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.84 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.32 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | MTU MB 838 Ka-Sol V-12 Diesel Engine with 1400 hp |
| Main armament | 1 120mm smoothbore barrel (39 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 PKT 7.62mm machine gun (3000 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 52.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 65 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 450 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.99 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.45 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.30 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | V-8 Diesel Engine with 1500 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 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.
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.