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T-90 vs Type 98

T-90 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 T-90
Type 98 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 98
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Specifications
T-90 Type 98
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Light Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Malyshev HMB Plant Norinco
Number produced 4,000 units 18 units
Estimated unit price $4.5 million $2.5 million
Combat weight 48.0 tons 50.0 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h 65 km/h
Operational range 550 km 450 km
Length 9.63 m 9.99 m
Width 3.78 m 3.45 m
Height 2.22 m 2.30 m
Crew 3 3
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Armament & Powertrain
T-90 Type 98
Main armament 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun
Secondary weapon 12.7mm Kord Heavy machine gun 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun
Engine V-92S2F V-8 Diesel Engine with 1200 hp

Overview

The T-90 and the Type 98 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Malyshev HMB Plant and Norinco respectively.

The T-90 weighs 48.0 tons vs 50.0 tons for the Type 98. Top speed is 60 km/h for the T-90 vs 65 km/h for the Type 98. Operational range is 550 km for the T-90 vs 450 km for the Type 98. The T-90 is armed with a 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun, while the Type 98 carries a 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun.

The T-90 has been produced in 4,000 units vs 18 for the Type 98. Unit cost is $4.5M for the T-90 vs $2.5M for the Type 98. The T-90 entered service 7 years before the Type 98 (1992 vs 1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-90 or Type 98?
The Type 98 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the T-90's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the T-90 or Type 98?
The T-90 has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the Type 98's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the T-90 or Type 98?
The Type 98 is heavier at 50.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-90's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the T-90 or Type 98?
The Type 98 is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the T-90's 9.63 meters.
How many crew members do the T-90 and Type 98 require?
Both the T-90 and Type 98 require a crew of 3.
Which is more expensive, the T-90 or Type 98?
The T-90 is more expensive at approximately $4.5 million per unit compared to the Type 98 at $2.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-90 or Type 98?
The T-90 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 18 units of the Type 98.
What are the main armaments of the T-90 and Type 98?
The T-90 is armed with 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun while the Type 98 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.