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T-84 Oplot vs Type 96

T-84 Oplot vs Type 96 at a glance — weight 48,000 vs 41,000 kg, top speed 75 vs 60 km/h, range 540 vs 700 km, crew 3 vs 3.

T-84 Oplot main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇦 T-84 OplotFull specs
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🇨🇳 Type 96Full specs
Specifications
T-84 Oplot Type 96
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Malyshev HMB Plant Norinco
Number produced 76 units 2,500 units
Estimated unit price $5 million $-- million
Combat weight 48.0 tons 41.0 tons
Maximum speed 75 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 540 km 700 km
Length 9.72 m 9.99 m
Width 3.56 m 3.45 m
Height 2.28 m 2.30 m
Crew 3 3
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Armament & Powertrain
T-84 Oplot Type 96
Main armament 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (450 rounds) 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Diesel Engine with 1200 - 1500 hp V-8 Diesel Engine with 1200 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-84 Oplot or Type 96?
The T-84 Oplot is faster with a maximum road speed of 75 km/h compared to the Type 96's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the T-84 Oplot or Type 96?
The Type 96 has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the T-84 Oplot's 540 km.
Which is heavier, the T-84 Oplot or Type 96?
The T-84 Oplot is heavier at 48.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 96's 41.0 tons.
Which is larger, the T-84 Oplot or Type 96?
The Type 96 is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the T-84 Oplot's 9.72 meters.
How many crew members do the T-84 Oplot and Type 96 require?
Both the T-84 Oplot and Type 96 require a crew of 3.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-84 Oplot or Type 96?
The Type 96 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 76 units of the T-84 Oplot.
What are the main armaments of the T-84 Oplot and Type 96?
The T-84 Oplot is armed with 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun while the Type 96 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.