Type 69 vs Type 79
The Type 69 and the Type 79 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Norinco and Norinco respectively. The Type 69 weighs 37.0 tons vs 39.0 tons for the Type 79. Top speed is 50 km/h for the Type 69 vs 50 km/h for the Type 79. Operational range is 440 km for the Type 69 vs 440 km for the Type 79. The Type 69 is armed with a 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun, while the Type 79 carries a 1 100 smoothbore barrel gun.
| Chinese main battle tank, approximately 730 units built, manufactured by Norinco. | |
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| 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. | |
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| 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 ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 440 km ◉ |
| Length | 8.65 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.27 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.80 m ◉ |
| 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 ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 440 km ◉ |
| Length | 8.55 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.27 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.80 m ◉ |
| 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 69 or Type 79?
The Type 79 is faster with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h compared to the Type 69's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Type 69 or Type 79?
The Type 79 has a longer operational range at 440 km compared to the Type 69's 440 km.
Which is heavier, the Type 69 or Type 79?
The Type 79 is heavier at 39.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 69's 37.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Type 69 or Type 79?
The Type 69 is longer at 8.65 meters compared to the Type 79's 8.55 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 69 and Type 79 require?
The Type 69 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Type 79's 3 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the Type 69 and Type 79?
The Type 69 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.