Type 85 vs Type 96
| Chinese main battle tank, approximately 200 were built, incorporating technologies from the Soviet T-62. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | 200 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 | 41.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 57 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 700 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.99 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.45 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.30 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 730 hp |
| Main armament | 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun |
| 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 85 or Type 96?
The Type 96 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the Type 85's 57 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Type 85 or Type 96?
The Type 96 has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the Type 85's 700 km.
Which is heavier, the Type 85 or Type 96?
The Type 96 is heavier at 41.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 85's 41.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Type 85 or Type 96?
The Type 96 is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the Type 85's 9.99 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 85 and Type 96 require?
The Type 85 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Type 96's 3 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the Type 85 and Type 96?
The Type 85 is armed with 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun while the Type 96 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.