Type 74 vs Type 96
The Type 74 and the Type 96 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Norinco respectively. The Type 74 weighs 38.0 tons vs 41.0 tons for the Type 96. Top speed is 53 km/h for the Type 74 vs 60 km/h for the Type 96. Operational range is 400 km for the Type 74 vs 700 km for the Type 96. The Type 74 is armed with a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (55 shells) gun, while the Type 96 carries a 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun.
| Japanese main battle tank, 870 built by Mitsubishi, featured a hydropneumatic suspension system. | |
| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
| Number produced | 870 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 | 38.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 53 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 400 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.42 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.18 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.67 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Mitsubishi 10ZF V-10 Diesel Engine with 750 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (55 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (660 rounds) |
| 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 74 or Type 96?
The Type 96 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the Type 74's 53 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Type 74 or Type 96?
The Type 96 has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the Type 74's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the Type 74 or Type 96?
The Type 96 is heavier at 41.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 74's 38.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Type 74 or Type 96?
The Type 96 is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the Type 74's 9.42 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 74 and Type 96 require?
The Type 74 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Type 96's 3 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the Type 74 and Type 96?
The Type 74 is armed with 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (55 shells) gun while the Type 96 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.