M4 Sherman vs Type 80 / 88
Overview
The M4 Sherman and the Type 80 / 88 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by U.S Army Ordnance and Norinco respectively.
The M4 Sherman weighs 32.3 tons vs 38.0 tons for the Type 80 / 88. Top speed is 39 km/h for the M4 Sherman vs 60 km/h for the Type 80 / 88. Operational range is 160 km for the M4 Sherman vs 430 km for the Type 80 / 88. The M4 Sherman is armed with a 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun, while the Type 80 / 88 carries a 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun.
| American medium tank, mass-produced with over 58,000 units, saw widespread use during World War II. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | U.S Army Ordnance |
| Number produced | 58,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Chinese tank, designed by Norinco, shares features with some Western designs, and never entered mass production. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 32.3 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 39 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 160 km ◉ |
| Length | 5.88 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.68 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.74 m ◉ |
| Crew | 5 |
| Engine | Continental/Wright Diesel Engine with 400 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun |
| Combat weight | 38.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 430 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.32 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.35 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.29 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 730 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (500 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M4 Sherman or Type 80 / 88?
The Type 80 / 88 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the M4 Sherman's 39 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M4 Sherman or Type 80 / 88?
The Type 80 / 88 has a longer operational range at 430 km compared to the M4 Sherman's 160 km.
Which is heavier, the M4 Sherman or Type 80 / 88?
The Type 80 / 88 is heavier at 38.0 tons combat weight compared to the M4 Sherman's 32.3 tons.
Which is larger, the M4 Sherman or Type 80 / 88?
The Type 80 / 88 is longer at 9.32 meters compared to the M4 Sherman's 5.88 meters.
How many crew members do the M4 Sherman and Type 80 / 88 require?
The M4 Sherman requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the Type 80 / 88's 4 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the M4 Sherman and Type 80 / 88?
The M4 Sherman is armed with 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun while the Type 80 / 88 carries 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun as its main armament.