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T-72 vs Norinco Type 90

T-72 vs Norinco Type 90 at a glance — weight 44,500 vs 48,000 kg, top speed 60 vs 60 km/h, range 500 vs 700 km, crew 3 (commander, gunner, driver) vs 4.

T-72 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 T-72
Norinco Type 90 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Norinco Type 90
Specifications
T-72 Norinco Type 90
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Malyshev HMB Plant Norinco
Number produced 25,000 units 600 units
Estimated unit price $2 million $5.3 million
Combat weight 44.5 tons 48.0 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 500 km 700 km
Length 9.73 m 9.99 m
Width 3.59 m 3.45 m
Height 2.23 m 2.30 m
Crew 3 (commander, gunner, driver) 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
T-72 Norinco Type 90
Main armament 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm PKT coax. machine gun 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun
Engine V-92S2F (T-72B3 & T-72B3M) 1,130 hp (840 kW) V-8 Diesel Engine with 1200 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-72 or Norinco Type 90?
Both the T-72 and Norinco Type 90 have a maximum road speed of 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the T-72 or Norinco Type 90?
The Norinco Type 90 has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the T-72's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the T-72 or Norinco Type 90?
The Norinco Type 90 is heavier at 48.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-72's 44.5 tons.
Which is larger, the T-72 or Norinco Type 90?
The Norinco Type 90 is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the T-72's 9.73 meters.
How many crew members do the T-72 and Norinco Type 90 require?
The Norinco Type 90 requires a larger crew of 4, against 3 for the T-72.
Which is more expensive, the T-72 or Norinco Type 90?
The Norinco Type 90 is more expensive at approximately $5.2 million per unit compared to the T-72 at $2.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-72 or Norinco Type 90?
The T-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 600 units of the Norinco Type 90.
What are the main armaments of the T-72 and Norinco Type 90?
The T-72 is armed with 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun while the Norinco Type 90 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.