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Type 85 vs Type 99

Type 85 vs Type 99 at a glance — weight 41,000 vs 52,000 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
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🇨🇳 Type 99Full specs
Specifications
Type 85 Type 99
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Norinco Norinco
Number produced 200 units 1,300 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $2.5 million
Combat weight 41.0 tons 52.0 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 99
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 1500 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Type 85 or Type 99?
The Type 99 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 99?
The Type 85 has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the Type 99's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Type 85 or Type 99?
The Type 99 is heavier at 52.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 85's 41.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Type 85 or Type 99?
Both the Type 85 and Type 99 are 9.99 meters long.
How many crew members do the Type 85 and Type 99 require?
The Type 85 requires a larger crew of 4, against 3 for the Type 99.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 85 or Type 99?
The Type 99 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,300 units compared to 200 units of the Type 85.
What are the main armaments of the Type 85 and Type 99?
The Type 85 is armed with 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun while the Type 99 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.