The Type 98 and the Type 99 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Norinco and Norinco respectively.
The Type 98 weighs 50.0 tons vs 52.0 tons for the Type 99. Top speed is 65 km/h for the Type 98 vs 65 km/h for the Type 99. Operational range is 450 km for the Type 98 vs 450 km for the Type 99. The Type 98 is armed with a 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun, while the Type 99 carries a 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun.
The Type 98 has been produced in 18 units vs 1,300 for the Type 99. Unit cost is $2.5M for the Type 98 vs $2.5M for the Type 99. The Type 98 entered service 2 years before the Type 99 (1999 vs 2001).
The Type 99 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the Type 98's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Type 98 or Type 99?
The Type 99 has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the Type 98's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Type 98 or Type 99?
The Type 99 is heavier at 52.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 98's 50.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Type 98 or Type 99?
The Type 99 is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the Type 98's 9.99 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 98 and Type 99 require?
Both the Type 98 and Type 99 require a crew of 3.
Which is more expensive, the Type 98 or Type 99?
The Type 99 is more expensive at approximately $2.5 million per unit compared to the Type 98 at $2.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 98 or Type 99?
The Type 99 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,300 units compared to 18 units of the Type 98.
What are the main armaments of the Type 98 and Type 99?
The Type 98 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.
