T-90A vs Type 99: how to tell them apart

Two main battle tanks that are easy to mix up at a glance. Here is what tells them apart.

T-90A

Main battle tank, Russia. In service since 2004

What gives it away

Six road wheels like the T-72, welded turret with wedge-shaped reactive armour and two dazzler boxes beside the gun.

Used by

Russia

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Type 99

Main battle tank, China. In service since 2001

What gives it away

Six road wheels, a long hull and an angular turret with a wedge-shaped front; the 99A has a very boxy arrowhead turret front.

Used by

China

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