The most visible difference with the Type 88C was the additional spaced armor on the turret, giving it a rectangular front profile instead of the round turret of the Type 88C.
The most visible difference between the Type 96 and Type 88C tanks was the additional spaced armor located on the turret. This spaced armor gave the Type 96 a rectangular front profile, visually distinguishing it from the round turret of the Type 88C.