T-90 vs Type 98
| Russian main battle tank, entering service in 1992, is built by the Malyshev HMB Plant. | |
| 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, with unknown service year and production numbers. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Light Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 48.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 550 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.63 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.78 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.22 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | V-92S2F |
| Main armament | 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun |
| Secondary weapon | 12.7mm Kord Heavy machine gun |
| Combat weight | 50.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 65 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 450 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.99 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.45 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.30 m â—‰ |
| 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 98?
The Type 98 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the T-90's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the T-90 or Type 98?
The T-90 has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the Type 98's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the T-90 or Type 98?
The Type 98 is heavier at 50.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-90's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the T-90 or Type 98?
The Type 98 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 98 require?
Both the T-90 and Type 98 require a crew of 3.
What are the main armaments of the T-90 and Type 98?
The T-90 is armed with 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun while the Type 98 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.