T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran vs Type 96
Overview
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran and the Type 96 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Malyshev HMB Plant and Norinco respectively.
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran weighs 40.0 tons vs 41.0 tons for the Type 96. Top speed is 50 km/h for the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran vs 60 km/h for the Type 96. Operational range is 450 km for the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran vs 700 km for the Type 96. The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran is armed with a 1 2A20 Sheksna 115mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun, while the Type 96 carries a 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun.
| Soviet tank, manufactured from 1961, saw production of over 6,000 units and export to numerous nations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 6,142 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Chinese main battle tank, manufactured by Norinco, features a 125mm smoothbore gun and composite armor. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 40.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 450 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.00 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.30 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.39 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | V-55-5 V-12 Diesel Engine with 580 hp |
| Main armament | 1 2A20 Sheksna 115mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 PKT 7.62mm coaxial machine gun (2500 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 41.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 700 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.99 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.45 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.30 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | V-8 Diesel Engine with 1200 hp |
| Main armament | 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran or Type 96?
The Type 96 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran or Type 96?
The Type 96 has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran or Type 96?
The Type 96 is heavier at 41.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran's 40.0 tons.
Which is larger, the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran or Type 96?
The Type 96 is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran's 9.00 meters.
How many crew members do the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran and Type 96 require?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Type 96's 3 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran and Type 96?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran is armed with 1 2A20 Sheksna 115mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun while the Type 96 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.