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Type 96 vs Type 98

Type 96 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 96
Type 98 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 98
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Specifications
Type 96 Type 98
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Light Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Norinco Norinco
Number produced 2,500 units 18 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $2.5 million
Combat weight 41.0 tons 50.0 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 3 3
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Armament & Powertrain
Type 96 Type 98
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 1200 hp

Overview

The Type 96 and the Type 98 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Norinco and Norinco respectively.

The Type 96 weighs 41.0 tons vs 50.0 tons for the Type 98. Top speed is 60 km/h for the Type 96 vs 65 km/h for the Type 98. Operational range is 700 km for the Type 96 vs 450 km for the Type 98. The Type 96 is armed with a 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun, while the Type 98 carries a 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun.

The Type 96 has been produced in 2,500 units vs 18 for the Type 98. The Type 96 entered service 2 years before the Type 98 (1997 vs 1999).

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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.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 96 or Type 98?
The Type 96 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 18 units of the Type 98.
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.