T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 vs Type 85
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 and the Type 85 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 41.0 tons for the Type 85. Top speed is 50 km/h for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 vs 57 km/h for the Type 85. Operational range is 400 km for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 vs 700 km for the Type 85. The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is armed with a 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun, while the Type 85 carries a 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun. The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 has been produced in 16,532 units vs 200 for the Type 85.
| Ex-USSR tank, over 16,000 units built, manufactured at the Malyshev HMB Plant. | |
| 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 200 were built, incorporating technologies from the Soviet T-62. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | 200 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 36.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 400 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.00 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.27 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.40 m â—‰ |
| 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 | 41.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 57 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 700 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.99 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.45 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.30 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 730 hp |
| Main armament | 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 or Type 85?
The Type 85 is faster with a maximum road speed of 57 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 85?
The Type 85 has a longer operational range at 700 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 85?
The Type 85 is heavier at 41.0 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 85?
The Type 85 is longer at 9.99 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 85 require?
Both the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 and Type 85 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 or Type 85?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 has been produced in greater numbers with 16,532 units compared to 200 units of the Type 85.
What are the main armaments of the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 and Type 85?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is armed with 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun while the Type 85 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.