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Osorio T-2 vs Type 96

Osorio T-2 vs Type 96 at a glance — weight 43,000 vs 41,000 kg, top speed 70 vs 60 km/h, range 550 vs 700 km, crew 4 vs 3.

Osorio T-2 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇧🇷 Osorio T-2
Type 96 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 96
Specifications
Osorio T-2 Type 96
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Engesa Norinco
Number produced 1 units 2,500 units
Estimated unit price $1.3 million $-- million
Combat weight 43.0 tons 41.0 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 550 km 700 km
Length 9.99 m 9.99 m
Width 3.26 m 3.45 m
Height 2.37 m 2.30 m
Crew 4 3
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
Osorio T-2 Type 96
Main armament 1 120mm smoothbore barrel (38 shells) gun 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 7.62mm coaxial machine gun 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun
Engine 12-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 1040 hp V-8 Diesel Engine with 1200 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Osorio T-2 or Type 96?
The Osorio T-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 Osorio T-2 or Type 96?
The Type 96 has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the Osorio T-2's 550 km.
Which is heavier, the Osorio T-2 or Type 96?
The Osorio T-2 is heavier at 43.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 96's 41.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Osorio T-2 or Type 96?
The Type 96 is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the Osorio T-2's 9.99 meters.
How many crew members do the Osorio T-2 and Type 96 require?
The Osorio T-2 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Type 96's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Osorio T-2 or Type 96?
The Type 96 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 1 units of the Osorio T-2.
What are the main armaments of the Osorio T-2 and Type 96?
The Osorio T-2 is armed with 1 120mm smoothbore barrel (38 shells) gun while the Type 96 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.