{
  "id": "mbt-2000",
  "name": "MBT-2000 (Type 90-II)",
  "aliases": [],
  "domain": "land",
  "country": "CHN",
  "category": "Main battle tank",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 2000,
  "operators": [
    "BGD",
    "CHN",
    "MAR",
    "MMR",
    "PAK"
  ],
  "prolif_count": 5,
  "summary": "The MBT-2000 was developed in China by NORINCO, it was known as the Type 90-II and was later marketed for export as the MBT-2000. The MBT-2000 developed and offered for export by NORINCO is believed to have very similar specifications as the Al-Khalid and externally appears almost identical.",
  "specs": [
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Manufacturer",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "NORINCO",
      "src": [
        "weg-mbt-2000"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "crew",
      "v": 3,
      "src": [
        "weg-mbt-2000"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "length_m",
      "v": 10.33,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "width_m",
      "v": 3.5,
      "src": [
        "weg-mbt-2000"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "height_m",
      "v": 2.4,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "combat_weight_t",
      "v": 48,
      "src": [
        "weg-mbt-2000"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_name",
      "v": "Ukrainian 1",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_hp",
      "v": 1200,
      "src": [
        "weg-mbt-2000"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "road_range_km",
      "v": 500,
      "src": [
        "weg-mbt-2000"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "speed_road_kmh",
      "v": 65,
      "src": [
        "weg-mbt-2000"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "speed_xc_kmh",
      "v": 55,
      "src": [
        "weg-mbt-2000"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Fording depth",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "1.4 m",
      "src": [
        "weg-mbt-2000"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Fording with Preparation",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "5.0 m",
      "src": [
        "weg-mbt-2000"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Suspension",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "Torsion Bar",
      "src": [
        "weg-mbt-2000"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Rate of fire (max)",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "6-8 rds/min",
      "src": [
        "weg-mbt-2000"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Loader",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "Autoloader",
      "src": [
        "weg-mbt-2000"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Computerized FCS",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Yes, Image Stablished FCS",
      "src": [
        "weg-mbt-2000"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Ballistic Computer",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
        "weg-mbt-2000"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Thermal Sight Tank Commander",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
        "weg-mbt-2000"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Thermal Sight Gunner",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
        "weg-mbt-2000"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Main Gun Stabilization",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
        "weg-mbt-2000"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Image-Stabilized Gunner Sight",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
        "weg-mbt-2000"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Laser Rangfinder",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
        "weg-mbt-2000"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Thermal Imager Module",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
        "weg-mbt-2000"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Hull Armor",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "all-welded steel, Protects from small arms fire and shell splintering",
      "src": [
        "weg-mbt-2000"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Turret Armor",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "all-welded steel, Protects from small arms fire and shell splintering",
      "src": [
        "weg-mbt-2000"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Applique Armor",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Yes, Modular Armor",
      "src": [
        "weg-mbt-2000"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Explosive reactive armor",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Yes, added to the Glacis Plate, Sides, forward roof, and Vehicle Nose",
      "src": [
        "weg-mbt-2000"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Active Protection System",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
        "weg-mbt-2000"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "NBC Protection",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
        "weg-mbt-2000"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Smoke Equipment",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Available",
      "src": [
        "weg-mbt-2000"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "main_armament",
      "v": "MBT-2000 Main Gun",
      "src": [
        "weg-mbt-2000"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "range_max_km",
      "v": 5,
      "src": [
        "weg-mbt-2000"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "label": "Maximum firing range",
      "note": "Longest-range ammunition listed"
    }
  ],
  "payloads": [
    {
      "name": "High Explosives (HE)",
      "role": "125 mm ammunition",
      "src": [
        "weg-mbt-2000"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Muzzle velocity": "850 m/s",
        "Armor penetration": "Yes",
        "Projectile weight": "23 kg"
      },
      "range_km": 5,
      "qty": "39 in total any combination"
    },
    {
      "name": "High-Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT)",
      "role": "125 mm ammunition",
      "src": [
        "weg-mbt-2000"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Muzzle velocity": "915 m/s",
        "Armor penetration": "Estimated at 800 mm triple charge HEAT",
        "Projectile weight": "18.4 kg"
      },
      "range_km": 3,
      "qty": "39 in total any combination"
    },
    {
      "name": "Armour-Piercing Fin-Stabilized Discarding Sabot Tracer or AP",
      "role": "125 mm ammunition",
      "src": [
        "weg-mbt-2000"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Muzzle velocity": "2,050 m/s",
        "Armor penetration": "1,000 mm",
        "Projectile weight": "11 kg"
      },
      "range_km": 3,
      "qty": "39 in total any combination"
    }
  ],
  "variants": [
    {
      "name": "Al-Khalid",
      "text": "The Al-Khalid is an MBT manufactured in Pakistan by Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) and the MBT-2000 is an MBT marketed for export by China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO).",
      "src": [
        "weg-mbt-2000"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "VT-1A",
      "text": "Export Version of the MBT-2000. Bangladesh: 44, Morocco: 54, Myanmar: 50",
      "src": [
        "weg-mbt-2000"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "art": "tank",
  "image": {
    "file": "mbt-2000.jpg",
    "thumb": "mbt-2000-thumb.jpg",
    "credit": "Shadman Samee from Dhaka, Bangladesh",
    "license": "CC BY-SA 2.0",
    "url": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bangladesh_Army_MBT-2000._(33017793704).jpg",
    "title": "File:Bangladesh Army MBT-2000. (33017793704).jpg"
  },
  "verified": null,
  "changelog": [
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import"
    },
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Added photo (CC BY-SA 2.0)"
    }
  ],
  "url": "https://www.defensepedia.com/systems/mbt-2000.html",
  "sources": {
    "weg-mbt-2000": {
      "title": "MBT-2000 (Type 90-II) Chinese Main Battle Tank (MBT)",
      "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)",
      "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/MBT-2000_Type_90-II_Chinese_Main_Battle_Tank",
      "published": "2026-03-20",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}