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T-84 Oplot vs Type 96

T-84 Oplot main battle tank side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ T-84 Oplot
Type 96 main battle tank side profile drawing
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Type 96
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Specifications
T-84 Oplot Type 96
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Ukraine πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ 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
Performance Radar Chart
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

Overview

The T-84 Oplot and the Type 96 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Malyshev HMB Plant and Norinco respectively.

The T-84 Oplot weighs 48.0 tons vs 41.0 tons for the Type 96. Top speed is 75 km/h for the T-84 Oplot vs 60 km/h for the Type 96. Operational range is 540 km for the T-84 Oplot vs 700 km for the Type 96. The T-84 Oplot is armed with a 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun, while the Type 96 carries a 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun.

The T-84 Oplot has been produced in 76 units vs 2,500 for the Type 96. The Type 96 entered service 2 years before the T-84 Oplot (1997 vs 1999).

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.