T-64 vs Type 90
The T-64 and the Type 90 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Malyshev HMB Plant and Norinco respectively. The T-64 weighs 38.0 tons vs 48.0 tons for the Type 90. Top speed is 70 km/h for the T-64 vs 60 km/h for the Type 90. Operational range is 500 km for the T-64 vs 700 km for the Type 90. The T-64 is armed with a 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun, while the Type 90 carries a 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun.
| Soviet tank, entering service in 1966, was manufactured in approximately 13,000 units. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 13,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Chinese main battle tank, manufactured by Norinco, with no confirmed production or service history. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 38.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.22 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.60 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.17 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (driver, commander, gunner) |
| Engine | 5TDFM multi-fuel diesel engine 850 hp |
| Main armament | 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 DShK 12.7mm machine gun |
| Combat weight | 48.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 700 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.99 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.45 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.30 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| 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-64 or Type 90?
The T-64 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the Type 90's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the T-64 or Type 90?
The Type 90 has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the T-64's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the T-64 or Type 90?
The Type 90 is heavier at 48.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-64's 38.0 tons.
Which is larger, the T-64 or Type 90?
The Type 90 is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the T-64's 9.22 meters.
How many crew members do the T-64 and Type 90 require?
The Type 90 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the T-64's 3 (driver, commander, gunner) crew members.
What are the main armaments of the T-64 and Type 90?
The T-64 is armed with 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun while the Type 90 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.