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M48A5 Patton vs Type 80 / 88

M48A5 Patton vs Type 80 / 88 at a glance — weight 52,000 vs 38,000 kg, top speed 48 vs 60 km/h, range 465 vs 430 km, crew 4 vs 4.

M48A5 Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M48A5 Patton
Type 80 / 88 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 80 / 88
Specifications
M48A5 Patton Type 80 / 88
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Detroit Tank Plant Norinco
Number produced 6,764 units 3,500 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million $-- million
Combat weight 52.0 tons 38.0 tons
Maximum speed 48 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 465 km 430 km
Length 9.15 m 9.32 m
Width 3.63 m 3.35 m
Height 3.05 m 2.29 m
Crew 4 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
M48A5 Patton Type 80 / 88
Main armament 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (3000 rounds) 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (500 rounds)
Engine Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 690 hp Diesel Engine with 730 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M48A5 Patton or Type 80 / 88?
The Type 80 / 88 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the M48A5 Patton's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M48A5 Patton or Type 80 / 88?
The M48A5 Patton has a longer operational range at 465 km compared to the Type 80 / 88's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the M48A5 Patton or Type 80 / 88?
The M48A5 Patton is heavier at 52.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 80 / 88's 38.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M48A5 Patton or Type 80 / 88?
The Type 80 / 88 is longer at 9.32 meters compared to the M48A5 Patton's 9.15 meters.
How many crew members do the M48A5 Patton and Type 80 / 88 require?
Both the M48A5 Patton and Type 80 / 88 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M48A5 Patton or Type 80 / 88?
The M48A5 Patton has been produced in greater numbers with 6,764 units compared to 3,500 units of the Type 80 / 88.
What are the main armaments of the M48A5 Patton and Type 80 / 88?
The M48A5 Patton is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun while the Type 80 / 88 carries 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun as its main armament.