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Sabra vs Type 80 / 88

Sabra main battle tank side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Sabra
Type 80 / 88 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 80 / 88
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Specifications
Sabra Type 80 / 88
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Israeli Military Industries Norinco
Number produced 400 units 3,500 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 55.0 tons 38.0 tons
Maximum speed 48 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 450 km 430 km
Length 9.40 m 9.32 m
Width 3.63 m 3.35 m
Height 3.05 m 2.29 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Sabra Type 80 / 88
Main armament 1 IMI 120mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 3 M-240 7.62mm machine guns (10,000 rounds each) 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (500 rounds)
Engine Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 908 hp Diesel Engine with 730 hp

Overview

The Sabra and the Type 80 / 88 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Israeli Military Industries and Norinco respectively.

The Sabra weighs 55.0 tons vs 38.0 tons for the Type 80 / 88. Top speed is 48 km/h for the Sabra vs 60 km/h for the Type 80 / 88. Operational range is 450 km for the Sabra vs 430 km for the Type 80 / 88. The Sabra is armed with a 1 IMI 120mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun, while the Type 80 / 88 carries a 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun.

The Sabra has been produced in 400 units vs 3,500 for the Type 80 / 88. The Type 80 / 88 entered service 19 years before the Sabra (1988 vs 2007).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Sabra or Type 80 / 88?
The Type 80 / 88 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the Sabra's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Sabra or Type 80 / 88?
The Sabra has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the Type 80 / 88's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the Sabra or Type 80 / 88?
The Sabra is heavier at 55.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 80 / 88's 38.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Sabra or Type 80 / 88?
The Sabra is longer at 9.40 meters compared to the Type 80 / 88's 9.32 meters.
How many crew members do the Sabra and Type 80 / 88 require?
Both the Sabra and Type 80 / 88 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sabra or Type 80 / 88?
The Type 80 / 88 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,500 units compared to 400 units of the Sabra.
What are the main armaments of the Sabra and Type 80 / 88?
The Sabra is armed with 1 IMI 120mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun while the Type 80 / 88 carries 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun as its main armament.