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T-90 vs Norinco Type 90

T-90 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 T-90
Norinco Type 90 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Norinco Type 90
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Specifications
T-90 Norinco Type 90
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Malyshev HMB Plant Norinco
Number produced 4,000 units 600 units
Estimated unit price $4.5 million $5.3 million
Combat weight 48.0 tons 48.0 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 550 km 700 km
Length 9.63 m 9.99 m
Width 3.78 m 3.45 m
Height 2.22 m 2.30 m
Crew 3 4
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Armament & Powertrain
T-90 Norinco Type 90
Main armament 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun
Secondary weapon 12.7mm Kord Heavy machine gun 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun
Engine V-92S2F V-8 Diesel Engine with 1200 hp

Overview

The T-90 and the Norinco Type 90 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Malyshev HMB Plant and Norinco respectively.

The T-90 weighs 48.0 tons vs 48.0 tons for the Norinco Type 90. Top speed is 60 km/h for the T-90 vs 60 km/h for the Norinco Type 90. Operational range is 550 km for the T-90 vs 700 km for the Norinco Type 90. The T-90 is armed with a 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun, while the Norinco Type 90 carries a 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun.

The T-90 has been produced in 4,000 units vs 600 for the Norinco Type 90. Unit cost is $4.5M for the T-90 vs $5.25M for the Norinco Type 90. The T-90 entered service 9 years before the Norinco Type 90 (1992 vs 2001).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-90 or Norinco Type 90?
The Norinco Type 90 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the T-90's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the T-90 or Norinco Type 90?
The Norinco Type 90 has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the T-90's 550 km.
Which is heavier, the T-90 or Norinco Type 90?
The Norinco Type 90 is heavier at 48.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-90's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the T-90 or Norinco Type 90?
The Norinco Type 90 is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the T-90's 9.63 meters.
How many crew members do the T-90 and Norinco Type 90 require?
The Norinco Type 90 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the T-90's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the T-90 or Norinco Type 90?
The Norinco Type 90 is more expensive at approximately $5.2 million per unit compared to the T-90 at $4.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-90 or Norinco Type 90?
The T-90 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 600 units of the Norinco Type 90.
What are the main armaments of the T-90 and Norinco Type 90?
The T-90 is armed with 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun while the Norinco Type 90 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.