Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata vs NORINCO Type 99A
Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata and NORINCO Type 99A are both main battle tank, compared here on public specifications. The Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata leads on muzzle velocity (1,800 vs 1,700 m/s). Several Russia and China-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
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Full data
Full spec sheet
 Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata
Wins 2/4 |  NORINCO Type 99A
Wins 2/4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 80 km/h | 80 km/h |
| Range (km) | 500 km | 500 km |
| Power-to-weight (hp/t) | 25 hp/t | 25.5 hp/t ✓ |
| Muzzle velocity (m/s) | 1,800 m/s ✓ | 1,700 m/s |
| Firepower | ||
| Caliber (mm) | 125 mm | 125 mm |
| Ammunition | 45 ✓ | 41 |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 10.8 m | 11 m |
| Combat weight (kg) | 55,000 kg | 58,000 kg |
| Crew | 3 | 3 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | 1,500 hp | 1,500 hp |
| Program | ||
| Units built | 30 | 600 ✓ |
| Operator countries | 1 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata and NORINCO Type 99A? +
The Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 80 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata has the longest range at 500 km.
Which has the higher power-to-weight? +
The NORINCO Type 99A has the higher power-to-weight at 25.5 hp/t.
Which has the higher muzzle velocity? +
The Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata has the higher muzzle velocity at 1,800 m/s.
Which has the higher ammunition? +
The Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata has the higher ammunition at 45.
Which has the higher engine power? +
The Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata has the higher engine power at 1,500 hp.
Is the Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata better than the NORINCO Type 99A? +
On the public specs we track, the Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata leads on 2 of 6 headline metrics, see the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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