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Type 69 vs Type 96

Type 69 vs Type 96 at a glance — weight 37,000 vs 41,000 kg, top speed 50 vs 60 km/h, range 440 vs 700 km, crew 4 vs 3.

Type 69 main battle tank side profile drawing
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🇨🇳 Type 96Full specs
Specifications
Type 69 Type 96
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Norinco Norinco
Number produced 730 units 2,500 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 37.0 tons 41.0 tons
Maximum speed 50 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 440 km 700 km
Length 8.65 m 9.99 m
Width 3.27 m 3.45 m
Height 2.80 m 2.30 m
Crew 4 3
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Armament & Powertrain
Type 69 Type 96
Main armament 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (500 rounds) 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Diesel Engine with 730 hp V-8 Diesel Engine with 1200 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Type 69 or Type 96?
The Type 96 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the Type 69's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Type 69 or Type 96?
The Type 96 has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the Type 69's 440 km.
Which is heavier, the Type 69 or Type 96?
The Type 96 is heavier at 41.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 69's 37.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Type 69 or Type 96?
The Type 96 is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the Type 69's 8.65 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 69 and Type 96 require?
The Type 69 requires a larger crew of 4, against 3 for the Type 96.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 69 or Type 96?
The Type 96 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 730 units of the Type 69.
What are the main armaments of the Type 69 and Type 96?
The Type 69 is armed with 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun while the Type 96 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.