Type 96 B

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:tank
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Type_96_tank
gptkbp:armament 12.7 mm machine gun
125 mm smoothbore gun
gptkbp:armor Composite armor
gptkbp:combat_role Main battle tank in PLA
gptkbp:communication gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:crew gptkb:3
gptkbp:date 1990s
gptkbp:engine 12150 L-5 diesel engine
gptkbp:exported_to gptkb:Bangladesh
gptkb:Myanmar
gptkb:Pakistan
gptkb:Thailand
gptkb:Zimbabwe
gptkbp:features Modular design
Improved mobility
Enhanced firepower
Advanced armor protection
Low profile turret
gptkbp:fire_department gptkb:Digital_fire_control_system
gptkbp:height 2.3 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Type 96 B
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:flag
gptkbp:length APFSDS, HEAT, HE
9.4 m
gptkbp:logistics Standardized logistics support
gptkbp:maintenance Relatively low maintenance
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Norinco
gptkbp:notable_battle Various military exercises
gptkbp:operational_range Extended operational range
gptkbp:origin gptkb:China
gptkbp:powers 1000 hp
gptkbp:produced_by Ongoing
gptkbp:range 500 km
gptkbp:role Ground combat
gptkbp:services gptkb:1997
gptkbp:speed 60 km/h
gptkbp:strategic_importance Key component of PLA armored forces
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Type_99_tank
gptkbp:suspension Torsion bar
gptkbp:training Used in training exercises
gptkbp:type gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:upgrades gptkb:Type_96_B1
gptkb:Type_96_B2
gptkb:Type_96_B3
Potential future upgrades planned
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Type_96_A
gptkb:Type_96_C
gptkbp:vision Thermal imaging
gptkbp:weight 50 tons
46 tons
gptkbp:width 3.4 m