Type 69IMP vs Type 79
| Chinese main battle tank, approximately 730 units built, manufactured by Norinco. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | 730 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Chinese tank, a Norinco product, features a 105mm rifled gun, but production and service details are unavailable. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 37.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 440 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.65 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.27 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.80 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 730 hp |
| Main armament | 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (500 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 39.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 440 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.55 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.27 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.80 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 750 hp |
| Main armament | 1 100 smoothbore barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Type 69IMP or Type 79?
The Type 79 is faster with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h compared to the Type 69IMP's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Type 69IMP or Type 79?
The Type 79 has a longer operational range at 440 km compared to the Type 69IMP's 440 km.
Which is heavier, the Type 69IMP or Type 79?
The Type 79 is heavier at 39.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 69IMP's 37.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Type 69IMP or Type 79?
The Type 69IMP is longer at 8.65 meters compared to the Type 79's 8.55 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 69IMP and Type 79 require?
The Type 69IMP requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Type 79's 3 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the Type 69IMP and Type 79?
The Type 69IMP is armed with 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun while the Type 79 carries 1 100 smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.