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T-84 Oplot vs Type 80 / 88

T-84 Oplot vs Type 80 / 88 at a glance — weight 48,000 vs 38,000 kg, top speed 75 vs 60 km/h, range 540 vs 430 km, crew 3 vs 4.

T-84 Oplot main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇦 T-84 OplotFull specs
Type 80 / 88 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 80 / 88Full specs
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
Performance Radar Chart
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
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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, against 3 for the T-84 Oplot.
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.