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Norinco Type 90 vs Type 96

Norinco Type 90 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Norinco Type 90
Type 96 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 96
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Specifications
Norinco Type 90 Type 96
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 600 units 2,500 units
Estimated unit price $5.3 million $-- million
Combat weight 48.0 tons 41.0 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 700 km 700 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
Norinco Type 90 Type 96
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 V-8 Diesel Engine with 1200 hp V-8 Diesel Engine with 1200 hp

Overview

The Norinco Type 90 and the Type 96 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Norinco and Norinco respectively.

The Norinco Type 90 weighs 48.0 tons vs 41.0 tons for the Type 96. Top speed is 60 km/h for the Norinco Type 90 vs 60 km/h for the Type 96. Operational range is 700 km for the Norinco Type 90 vs 700 km for the Type 96. The Norinco Type 90 is armed with a 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun, while the Type 96 carries a 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun.

The Norinco Type 90 has been produced in 600 units vs 2,500 for the Type 96. The Type 96 entered service 4 years before the Norinco Type 90 (1997 vs 2001).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Norinco Type 90 or Type 96?
The Type 96 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the Norinco Type 90's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Norinco Type 90 or Type 96?
The Type 96 has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the Norinco Type 90's 700 km.
Which is heavier, the Norinco Type 90 or Type 96?
The Norinco Type 90 is heavier at 48.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 96's 41.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Norinco Type 90 or Type 96?
The Type 96 is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the Norinco Type 90's 9.99 meters.
How many crew members do the Norinco Type 90 and Type 96 require?
The Norinco Type 90 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Type 96's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Norinco Type 90 or Type 96?
The Type 96 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 600 units of the Norinco Type 90.
What are the main armaments of the Norinco Type 90 and Type 96?
The Norinco Type 90 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.