T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 vs Type 69

Overview

The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 and the Type 69 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Malyshev HMB Plant and Norinco respectively.

The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 weighs 36.5 tons vs 37.0 tons for the Type 69. Top speed is 50 km/h for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 vs 50 km/h for the Type 69. Operational range is 400 km for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 vs 440 km for the Type 69. The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is armed with a 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun, while the Type 69 carries a 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun.

The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 has been produced in 16,532 units vs 730 for the Type 69.

Ex-USSR tank, over 16,000 units built, manufactured at the Malyshev HMB Plant.
Profile of T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Malyshev HMB Plant
Number produced 16,532 units
Estimated unit price $-- million
Chinese main battle tank, approximately 730 units built, manufactured by Norinco.
Profile of Type 69
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Norinco
Number produced 730 units
Estimated unit price $-- million
Combat weight 36.5 tons
Maximum speed 50 km/h
Operational range 400 km
Length 9.00 m
Width 3.27 m
Height 2.40 m
Crew 4
Engine Diesel Engine with 690 hp
Main armament 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (200 rounds)
Combat weight 37.0 tons
Maximum speed 50 km/h
Operational range 440 km
Length 8.65 m
Width 3.27 m
Height 2.80 m
Crew 4
Engine Diesel Engine with 730 hp
Main armament 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (500 rounds)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 or Type 69?
The Type 69 is faster with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 or Type 69?
The Type 69 has a longer operational range at 440 km compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 or Type 69?
The Type 69 is heavier at 37.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 36.5 tons.
Which is larger, the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 or Type 69?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is longer at 9.00 meters compared to the Type 69's 8.65 meters.
How many crew members do the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 and Type 69 require?
Both the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 and Type 69 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 or Type 69?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 has been produced in greater numbers with 16,532 units compared to 730 units of the Type 69.
What are the main armaments of the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 and Type 69?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is armed with 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun while the Type 69 carries 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun as its main armament.