Type 100 vs VT-4
The Type 100 and the VT-4 are both Main Battle Tanks. Top speed is 80 km/h for the Type 100 vs 70 km/h for the VT-4. The Type 100 is armed with a Autoloaded 105mm main gun, while the VT-4 carries a ZPT-98A 125 mm smoothbore gun. The VT-4 entered service 8 years before the Type 100 (2017 vs 2025).
| 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, entered service in 2017, manufactured by Norinco for export. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Main battle tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $4.9 million |
| Combat weight | 0.0 tons |
| Maximum speed | 80 km/h â—‰ |
| 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 | 52.0 tons |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km |
| Length | 10.10 m |
| Width | 3.44 m |
| Height | 2.40 m |
| Crew | 3 (commander, driver, gunner) |
| Engine | VT/E1 V12 diesel engine 1,200 hp (895 kW) at 2,300 rpm |
| Main armament | ZPT-98A 125 mm smoothbore gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 × RWS 12.7 mm AA HMG |
Performance Radar Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Type 100 or VT-4?
The Type 100 is faster with a maximum road speed of 80 km/h compared to the VT-4's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Type 100 or VT-4?
The VT-4 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Type 100's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the Type 100 or VT-4?
The VT-4 is heavier at 52.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 100's 0.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Type 100 or VT-4?
The VT-4 is longer at 10.10 meters compared to the Type 100's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 100 and VT-4 require?
Both the Type 100 and VT-4 require a crew of 3 (commander, driver, gunner).
What are the main armaments of the Type 100 and VT-4?
The Type 100 is armed with Autoloaded 105mm main gun while the VT-4 carries ZPT-98A 125 mm smoothbore gun as its main armament.