Type 100 vs Type 96
The Type 100 and the Type 96 are both Main Battle Tanks. Top speed is 80 km/h for the Type 100 vs 60 km/h for the Type 96. The Type 100 is armed with a Autoloaded 105mm main gun, while the Type 96 carries a 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun.
| The Type 100 (ZTZ-100) is a Chinese main battle tank introduced in 2019, primarily serving as a high-mobility armored platform distinguished by its integrated active protection system. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | -- |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Chinese main battle tank, manufactured by Norinco, features a 125mm smoothbore gun and composite armor. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 0.0 tons |
| Maximum speed | 80 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Length | -- m |
| Width | -- m |
| Height | -- m |
| Crew | 3 (commander, driver, gunner) |
| Engine | Hybrid diesel-electric, 1,500 hp |
| Main armament | Autoloaded 105mm main gun |
| Secondary weapon | QJY-201 7.62mm coaxial 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 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.
Which has longer operational range, the Type 100 or Type 96?
The Type 96 has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the Type 100's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the Type 100 or Type 96?
The Type 96 is heavier at 41.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 100's 0.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Type 100 or Type 96?
The Type 96 is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the Type 100's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 100 and Type 96 require?
The Type 100 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, gunner) compared to the Type 96's 3 crew members.
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.