Type 80 vs Type 96
| Chinese tank, designed by Norinco, shares features with some Western designs, and never entered mass production. | |
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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 |
| Chinese main battle tank, manufactured by Norinco, features a 125mm smoothbore gun and composite armor. | |
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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 | 38.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 430 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.32 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.35 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.29 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 730 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (500 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 41.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 700 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.99 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.45 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.30 m â—‰ |
| 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 80 or Type 96?
The Type 96 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the Type 80's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Type 80 or Type 96?
The Type 96 has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the Type 80's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the Type 80 or Type 96?
The Type 96 is heavier at 41.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 80's 38.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Type 80 or Type 96?
The Type 96 is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the Type 80's 9.32 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 80 and Type 96 require?
The Type 80 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Type 96's 3 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the Type 80 and Type 96?
The Type 80 is armed with 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun while the Type 96 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.