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

T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
Type 69 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 69
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Specifications
T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 Type 69
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Malyshev HMB Plant Norinco
Number produced 16,532 units 730 units
Estimated unit price $0.2 million $-- million
Combat weight 36.5 tons 37.0 tons
Maximum speed 50 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 400 km 440 km
Length 9.00 m 8.65 m
Width 3.27 m 3.27 m
Height 2.40 m 2.80 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 Type 69
Main armament 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (200 rounds) 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (500 rounds)
Engine Diesel Engine with 690 hp Diesel Engine with 730 hp

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. The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 entered service 24 years before the Type 69 (1948 vs 1972).

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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.