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Type 98 vs Type 99

Type 98 vs Type 99 at a glance — weight 50,000 vs 52,000 kg, top speed 65 vs 65 km/h, range 450 vs 450 km, crew 3 vs 3.

Type 98 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 98
Type 99 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 99
Specifications
Type 98 Type 99
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Light Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Norinco Norinco
Number produced 18 units 1,300 units
Estimated unit price $2.5 million $2.5 million
Combat weight 50.0 tons 52.0 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 65 km/h
Operational range 450 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 98 Type 99
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 1500 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Type 98 or Type 99?
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.