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Norinco Type 90 vs Type 99

Norinco Type 90 vs Type 99 at a glance — weight 48,000 vs 52,000 kg, top speed 60 vs 65 km/h, range 700 vs 450 km, crew 4 vs 3.

Norinco Type 90 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Norinco Type 90
Type 99 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 99
Specifications
Norinco Type 90 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 600 units 1,300 units
Estimated unit price $5.3 million $2.5 million
Combat weight 48.0 tons 52.0 tons
Maximum speed 60 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
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
Norinco Type 90 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 V-8 Diesel Engine with 1200 hp V-8 Diesel Engine with 1500 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Norinco Type 90 or Type 99?
The Type 99 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the Norinco Type 90's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Norinco Type 90 or Type 99?
The Norinco Type 90 has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the Type 99's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Norinco Type 90 or Type 99?
The Type 99 is heavier at 52.0 tons combat weight compared to the Norinco Type 90's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Norinco Type 90 or Type 99?
The Type 99 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 99 require?
The Norinco Type 90 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Type 99's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Norinco Type 90 or Type 99?
The Norinco Type 90 is more expensive at approximately $5.2 million per unit compared to the Type 99 at $2.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Norinco Type 90 or Type 99?
The Type 99 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,300 units compared to 600 units of the Norinco Type 90.
What are the main armaments of the Norinco Type 90 and Type 99?
The Norinco 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.