T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 vs Type 80 / 88
Overview
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 and the Type 80 / 88 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 38.0 tons for the Type 80 / 88. Top speed is 50 km/h for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 vs 60 km/h for the Type 80 / 88. Operational range is 400 km for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 vs 430 km for the Type 80 / 88. The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is armed with a 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun, while the Type 80 / 88 carries a 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun.
| Ex-USSR tank, over 16,000 units built, manufactured at the Malyshev HMB Plant. | |
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| 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 tank, designed by Norinco, shares features with some Western designs, and never entered mass production. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | -- 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 | 38.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 430 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.32 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.35 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.29 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 730 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 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 80 / 88?
The Type 80 / 88 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 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 80 / 88?
The Type 80 / 88 has a longer operational range at 430 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 80 / 88?
The Type 80 / 88 is heavier at 38.0 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 80 / 88?
The Type 80 / 88 is longer at 9.32 meters compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 9.00 meters.
How many crew members do the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 and Type 80 / 88 require?
Both the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 and Type 80 / 88 require a crew of 4.
What are the main armaments of the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 and Type 80 / 88?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is armed with 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun while the Type 80 / 88 carries 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun as its main armament.