Arjun vs Type 96
| Indian main battle tank, 10 early units built, developed by CVRDE for the Indian Army. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | CVRDE / DRDO |
| Number produced | 10 units |
| Estimated unit price | $7.8 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 | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 58.8 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 200 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.99 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.84 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.32 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | MTU MB 838 Ka-Sol V-12 Diesel Engine with 1400 hp |
| Main armament | 1 120mm smoothbore barrel (39 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 PKT 7.62mm machine gun (3000 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 41.0 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 | 3 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Arjun or Type 96?
The Arjun is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the Type 96's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Arjun or Type 96?
The Type 96 has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the Arjun's 200 km.
Which is heavier, the Arjun or Type 96?
The Arjun is heavier at 58.8 tons combat weight compared to the Type 96's 41.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Arjun or Type 96?
The Type 96 is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the Arjun's 9.99 meters.
How many crew members do the Arjun and Type 96 require?
The Arjun requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Type 96's 3 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the Arjun and Type 96?
The Arjun is armed with 1 120mm smoothbore barrel (39 shells) gun while the Type 96 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.