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Leopard 2 vs Type 96

Leopard 2 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Leopard 2
Type 96 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 96
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Specifications
Leopard 2 Type 96
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Krauss-Maffei Norinco
Number produced 3,600 units 2,500 units
Estimated unit price $29 million $-- million
Combat weight 62.5 tons 41.0 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 340 km 700 km
Length 9.97 m 9.99 m
Width 3.76 m 3.45 m
Height 3.00 m 2.30 m
Crew 4 3
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Armament & Powertrain
Leopard 2 Type 96
Main armament Rheinmetall 120 mm L/55 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm MG3A1 or 7.62 mm FN MAG 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun
Engine MTU MB 873 MTCA Diesel Engine with 1500 hp V-8 Diesel Engine with 1200 hp

Overview

The Leopard 2 and the Type 96 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Krauss-Maffei and Norinco respectively.

The Leopard 2 weighs 62.5 tons vs 41.0 tons for the Type 96. Top speed is 70 km/h for the Leopard 2 vs 60 km/h for the Type 96. Operational range is 340 km for the Leopard 2 vs 700 km for the Type 96. The Leopard 2 is armed with a Rheinmetall 120 mm L/55, while the Type 96 carries a 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun.

The Leopard 2 has been produced in 3,600 units vs 2,500 for the Type 96. The Leopard 2 entered service 18 years before the Type 96 (1979 vs 1997).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Leopard 2 or Type 96?
The Leopard 2 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the Type 96's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Leopard 2 or Type 96?
The Type 96 has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the Leopard 2's 340 km.
Which is heavier, the Leopard 2 or Type 96?
The Leopard 2 is heavier at 62.5 tons combat weight compared to the Type 96's 41.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Leopard 2 or Type 96?
The Type 96 is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the Leopard 2's 9.97 meters.
How many crew members do the Leopard 2 and Type 96 require?
The Leopard 2 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Type 96's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leopard 2 or Type 96?
The Leopard 2 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,600 units compared to 2,500 units of the Type 96.
What are the main armaments of the Leopard 2 and Type 96?
The Leopard 2 is armed with Rheinmetall 120 mm L/55 while the Type 96 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.