Type 96 vs Type 98
| 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 |
| Chinese main battle tank, manufactured by Norinco, with unknown service year and production numbers. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Light Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| 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 |
| Combat weight | 50.0 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 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 Type 96 or Type 98?
The Type 98 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the Type 96's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Type 96 or Type 98?
The Type 96 has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the Type 98's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Type 96 or Type 98?
The Type 98 is heavier at 50.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 96's 41.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Type 96 or Type 98?
The Type 98 is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the Type 96's 9.99 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 96 and Type 98 require?
Both the Type 96 and Type 98 require a crew of 3.
What are the main armaments of the Type 96 and Type 98?
The Type 96 is armed with 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun while the Type 98 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.