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T-84 Oplot vs Type 80 / 88

T-84 Oplot main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇦 T-84 Oplot
Type 80 / 88 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 80 / 88
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Specifications
T-84 Oplot Type 80 / 88
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Malyshev HMB Plant Norinco
Number produced 76 units 3,500 units
Estimated unit price $5 million $-- million
Combat weight 48.0 tons 38.0 tons
Maximum speed 75 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 540 km 430 km
Length 9.72 m 9.32 m
Width 3.56 m 3.35 m
Height 2.28 m 2.29 m
Crew 3 4
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Armament & Powertrain
T-84 Oplot Type 80 / 88
Main armament 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (450 rounds) 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (500 rounds)
Engine Diesel Engine with 1200 - 1500 hp Diesel Engine with 730 hp

Overview

The T-84 Oplot and the Type 80 / 88 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Malyshev HMB Plant and Norinco respectively.

The T-84 Oplot weighs 48.0 tons vs 38.0 tons for the Type 80 / 88. Top speed is 75 km/h for the T-84 Oplot vs 60 km/h for the Type 80 / 88. Operational range is 540 km for the T-84 Oplot vs 430 km for the Type 80 / 88. The T-84 Oplot is armed with a 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun, while the Type 80 / 88 carries a 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun.

The T-84 Oplot has been produced in 76 units vs 3,500 for the Type 80 / 88. The Type 80 / 88 entered service 11 years before the T-84 Oplot (1988 vs 1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-84 Oplot or Type 80 / 88?
The T-84 Oplot is faster with a maximum road speed of 75 km/h compared to the Type 80 / 88's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the T-84 Oplot or Type 80 / 88?
The T-84 Oplot has a longer operational range at 540 km compared to the Type 80 / 88's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the T-84 Oplot or Type 80 / 88?
The T-84 Oplot is heavier at 48.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 80 / 88's 38.0 tons.
Which is larger, the T-84 Oplot or Type 80 / 88?
The T-84 Oplot is longer at 9.72 meters compared to the Type 80 / 88's 9.32 meters.
How many crew members do the T-84 Oplot and Type 80 / 88 require?
The Type 80 / 88 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the T-84 Oplot's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-84 Oplot or Type 80 / 88?
The Type 80 / 88 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,500 units compared to 76 units of the T-84 Oplot.
What are the main armaments of the T-84 Oplot and Type 80 / 88?
The T-84 Oplot is armed with 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun while the Type 80 / 88 carries 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun as its main armament.