Type 90 vs Type 99

Overview

The Type 90 and the Type 99 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Norinco and Norinco respectively.

The Type 90 weighs 48.0 tons vs 52.0 tons for the Type 99. Top speed is 60 km/h for the Type 90 vs 65 km/h for the Type 99. Operational range is 700 km for the Type 90 vs 450 km for the Type 99. The Type 90 is armed with a 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun, while the Type 99 carries a 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun.

Chinese main battle tank, manufactured by Norinco, with no confirmed production or service history.
Profile of Type 90
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.
Profile of Type 99
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
Maximum speed 60 km/h
Operational range 700 km
Length 9.99 m
Width 3.45 m
Height 2.30 m
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
Maximum speed 65 km/h
Operational range 450 km
Length 9.99 m
Width 3.45 m
Height 2.30 m
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.