Type 90 vs Type 99
| Chinese main battle tank, manufactured by Norinco, with no confirmed production or service history. | |
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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 | $2.5 million |
| Combat weight | 48.0 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 | 4 |
| 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 |
| Combat weight | 52.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 65 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 450 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 1500 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 90 or Type 99?
The Type 99 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the Type 90's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Type 90 or Type 99?
The Type 90 has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the Type 99's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Type 90 or Type 99?
The Type 99 is heavier at 52.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 90's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Type 90 or Type 99?
The Type 99 is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the Type 90's 9.99 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 90 and Type 99 require?
The Type 90 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Type 99's 3 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the Type 90 and Type 99?
The Type 90 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.