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Type 100 vs Type 96

Type 100 vs Type 96 at a glance — top speed 80 vs 60 km/h, crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) vs 3.

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Specifications
Type 100 Type 96
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Baotou Tank Plant Norinco
Number produced -- units 2,500 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 0.0 tons 41.0 tons
Maximum speed 80 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range -- km 700 km
Length -- m 9.99 m
Width -- m 3.45 m
Height -- m 2.30 m
Crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) 3
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Armament & Powertrain
Type 100 Type 96
Main armament Autoloaded 105mm main gun 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun
Secondary weapon QJY-201 7.62mm coaxial machine gun 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Hybrid diesel-electric, 1,500 hp V-8 Diesel Engine with 1200 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Type 100 or Type 96?
The Type 100 is faster with a maximum road speed of 80 km/h compared to the Type 96's 60 km/h.
How many crew members do the Type 100 and Type 96 require?
Both the Type 100 and Type 96 require a crew of 3.
What are the main armaments of the Type 100 and Type 96?
The Type 100 is armed with Autoloaded 105mm main gun while the Type 96 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.