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K2 Black Panther vs Type 99

K2 Black Panther main battle tank side profile drawing
🇰🇷 K2 Black Panther
Type 99 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 99
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Specifications
K2 Black Panther Type 99
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Hyundai Precision / Sangyong Heavy Industries Norinco
Number produced 440 units 1,300 units
Estimated unit price $8.5 million $2.5 million
Combat weight 55.0 tons 52.0 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h 65 km/h
Operational range 430 km 450 km
Length 10.80 m 9.99 m
Width 3.60 m 3.45 m
Height 2.40 m 2.30 m
Crew 3 3
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Armament & Powertrain
K2 Black Panther Type 99
Main armament 1 120mm gun 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun
Secondary weapon K-6 12.7mm machine gun 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Diesel Engine with 1500 hp V-8 Diesel Engine with 1500 hp

Overview

The K2 Black Panther and the Type 99 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Hyundai Precision / Sangyong Heavy Industries and Norinco respectively.

The K2 Black Panther weighs 55.0 tons vs 52.0 tons for the Type 99. Top speed is 70 km/h for the K2 Black Panther vs 65 km/h for the Type 99. Operational range is 430 km for the K2 Black Panther vs 450 km for the Type 99. The K2 Black Panther is armed with a 1 120mm gun, while the Type 99 carries a 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun.

The K2 Black Panther has been produced in 440 units vs 1,300 for the Type 99. Unit cost is $8.5M for the K2 Black Panther vs $2.5M for the Type 99. The Type 99 entered service 13 years before the K2 Black Panther (2001 vs 2014).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the K2 Black Panther or Type 99?
The K2 Black Panther is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the Type 99's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the K2 Black Panther or Type 99?
The Type 99 has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the K2 Black Panther's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the K2 Black Panther or Type 99?
The K2 Black Panther is heavier at 55.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 99's 52.0 tons.
Which is larger, the K2 Black Panther or Type 99?
The K2 Black Panther is longer at 10.80 meters compared to the Type 99's 9.99 meters.
How many crew members do the K2 Black Panther and Type 99 require?
Both the K2 Black Panther and Type 99 require a crew of 3.
Which is more expensive, the K2 Black Panther or Type 99?
The K2 Black Panther is more expensive at approximately $8.5 million per unit compared to the Type 99 at $2.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the K2 Black Panther or Type 99?
The Type 99 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,300 units compared to 440 units of the K2 Black Panther.
What are the main armaments of the K2 Black Panther and Type 99?
The K2 Black Panther is armed with 1 120mm gun while the Type 99 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.