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Arjun vs Type 80 / 88

Arjun vs Type 80 / 88 at a glance — weight 58,800 vs 38,000 kg, top speed 72 vs 60 km/h, range 200 vs 430 km, crew 4 vs 4.

Arjun main battle tank side profile drawing
🇮🇳 Arjun
Type 80 / 88 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 80 / 88
Specifications
Arjun Type 80 / 88
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer CVRDE / DRDO Norinco
Number produced 10 units 3,500 units
Estimated unit price $7.8 million $-- million
Combat weight 58.8 tons 38.0 tons
Maximum speed 72 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 200 km 430 km
Length 9.99 m 9.32 m
Width 3.84 m 3.35 m
Height 2.32 m 2.29 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Arjun Type 80 / 88
Main armament 1 120mm smoothbore barrel (39 shells) gun 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 PKT 7.62mm machine gun (3000 rounds) 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (500 rounds)
Engine MTU MB 838 Ka-Sol V-12 Diesel Engine with 1400 hp Diesel Engine with 730 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Arjun or Type 80 / 88?
The Arjun is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the Type 80 / 88's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Arjun or Type 80 / 88?
The Type 80 / 88 has a longer operational range at 430 km compared to the Arjun's 200 km.
Which is heavier, the Arjun or Type 80 / 88?
The Arjun is heavier at 58.8 tons combat weight compared to the Type 80 / 88's 38.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Arjun or Type 80 / 88?
The Arjun is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the Type 80 / 88's 9.32 meters.
How many crew members do the Arjun and Type 80 / 88 require?
Both the Arjun and Type 80 / 88 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Arjun or Type 80 / 88?
The Type 80 / 88 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,500 units compared to 10 units of the Arjun.
What are the main armaments of the Arjun and Type 80 / 88?
The Arjun is armed with 1 120mm smoothbore barrel (39 shells) gun while the Type 80 / 88 carries 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun as its main armament.