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Type 85 vs Type 98

Type 85 vs Type 98 at a glance — weight 41,000 vs 50,000 kg, top speed 57 vs 65 km/h, range 700 vs 450 km, crew 4 vs 3.

Type 85 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 85Full specs
Type 98 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 98Full specs
Specifications
Type 85 Type 98
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Light Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Norinco Norinco
Number produced 200 units 18 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $2.5 million
Combat weight 41.0 tons 50.0 tons
Maximum speed 57 km/h 65 km/h
Operational range 700 km 450 km
Length 9.99 m 9.99 m
Width 3.45 m 3.45 m
Height 2.30 m 2.30 m
Crew 4 3
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Armament & Powertrain
Type 85 Type 98
Main armament 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun 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 85 or Type 98?
The Type 98 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the Type 85's 57 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Type 85 or Type 98?
The Type 85 has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the Type 98's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Type 85 or Type 98?
The Type 98 is heavier at 50.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 85's 41.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Type 85 or Type 98?
Both the Type 85 and Type 98 are 9.99 meters long.
How many crew members do the Type 85 and Type 98 require?
The Type 85 requires a larger crew of 4, against 3 for the Type 98.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 85 or Type 98?
The Type 85 has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 18 units of the Type 98.
What are the main armaments of the Type 85 and Type 98?
The Type 85 is armed with 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun while the Type 98 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.