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T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 vs Type 85

T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 vs Type 85 at a glance — weight 36,500 vs 41,000 kg, top speed 50 vs 57 km/h, range 400 vs 700 km, crew 4 vs 4.

T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 T-54 / T-55 / TM-800Full specs
Type 85 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 85Full specs
Specifications
T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 Type 85
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 200 units
Estimated unit price $0.2 million $-- million
Combat weight 36.5 tons 41.0 tons
Maximum speed 50 km/h 57 km/h
Operational range 400 km 700 km
Length 9.00 m 9.99 m
Width 3.27 m 3.45 m
Height 2.40 m 2.30 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 Type 85
Main armament 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (200 rounds) 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Diesel Engine with 690 hp Diesel Engine with 730 hp
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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.