T-90 vs Type 96
Overview
The T-90 and the Type 96 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Malyshev HMB Plant and Norinco respectively.
The T-90 weighs 48.0 tons vs 41.0 tons for the Type 96. Top speed is 60 km/h for the T-90 vs 60 km/h for the Type 96. Operational range is 550 km for the T-90 vs 700 km for the Type 96. The T-90 is armed with a 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun, while the Type 96 carries a 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun.
The T-90 has been produced in 4,000 units vs 2,500 for the Type 96. The T-90 entered service 5 years before the Type 96 (1992 vs 1997).
| Russian main battle tank, entering service in 1992, is built by the Malyshev HMB Plant. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 4,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $4.5 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 | 2,500 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 48.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 550 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.63 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.78 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.22 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | V-92S2F |
| Main armament | 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun |
| Secondary weapon | 12.7mm Kord Heavy machine gun |
| 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-90 or Type 96?
The Type 96 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 Type 96?
The Type 96 has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the T-90's 550 km.
Which is heavier, the T-90 or Type 96?
The T-90 is heavier at 48.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 96's 41.0 tons.
Which is larger, the T-90 or Type 96?
The Type 96 is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the T-90's 9.63 meters.
How many crew members do the T-90 and Type 96 require?
Both the T-90 and Type 96 require a crew of 3.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-90 or Type 96?
The T-90 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 2,500 units of the Type 96.
What are the main armaments of the T-90 and Type 96?
The T-90 is armed with 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun while the Type 96 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.