The M48A5 Patton and the Type 80 / 88 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Detroit Tank Plant and Norinco respectively.
The M48A5 Patton weighs 52.0 tons vs 38.0 tons for the Type 80 / 88. Top speed is 48 km/h for the M48A5 Patton vs 60 km/h for the Type 80 / 88. Operational range is 465 km for the M48A5 Patton vs 430 km for the Type 80 / 88. The M48A5 Patton is armed with a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun, while the Type 80 / 88 carries a 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun.
The M48A5 Patton has been produced in 6,764 units vs 3,500 for the Type 80 / 88. The M48A5 Patton entered service 13 years before the Type 80 / 88 (1975 vs 1988).
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.
