| Name: | Type 96 | Type 90 Kyū-maru |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Main battle tank | Main battle tank |
| Origin: | China | Japan |
| Produced: | 1997 | 1990 – 2009 |
| Unit cost: | - | 7.4 million $ (2008) |
| More: | Description, operators | Description, operators |
Type 96 and Type 90 Kyū-maru
Specifications
| Main armament: | 125 mm smoothbore gun, capable of firing ATGM and depleted uranium round | Rheinmetall 120 mm smoothbore gun with automatic loader |
| Engine: | diesel 780 hp (582 kW) | Mitsubishi 10ZG 10-cylinder, two-stroke cycle 1,500 hp |
| Speed: | 65 km/h (40 mph) | 70 km/h (43 mph) |
| Weight: | 42.8 tonnes | 50.2 tonnes |
| Crew: | 3 | 3 |
Caliber
Dimensions
| Length: | 6.33 m | 9.76 m |
| Width: | 3.45 m | 3.43 m |
| Height: | 2.30 m | 2.34 m |
Images
Type 96
Type 90 Kyū-maru