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T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran vs Type 79

T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran vs Type 79 at a glance — weight 40,000 vs 39,000 kg, top speed 50 vs 50 km/h, range 450 vs 440 km, crew 4 vs 3.

T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran main battle tank side profile drawing
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Specifications
T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran Type 79
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 6,142 units 300 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million $-- million
Combat weight 40.0 tons 39.0 tons
Maximum speed 50 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 450 km 440 km
Length 9.00 m 8.55 m
Width 3.30 m 3.27 m
Height 2.39 m 2.80 m
Crew 4 3
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Armament & Powertrain
T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran Type 79
Main armament 1 2A20 Sheksna 115mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun 1 100 smoothbore barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 PKT 7.62mm coaxial machine gun (2500 rounds) 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun
Engine V-55-5 V-12 Diesel Engine with 580 hp Diesel Engine with 750 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran or Type 79?
Both the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran and Type 79 have a maximum road speed of 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran or Type 79?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the Type 79's 440 km.
Which is heavier, the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran or Type 79?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran is heavier at 40.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 79's 39.0 tons.
Which is larger, the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran or Type 79?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran is longer at 9.00 meters compared to the Type 79's 8.55 meters.
How many crew members do the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran and Type 79 require?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran requires a larger crew of 4, against 3 for the Type 79.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran or Type 79?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran has been produced in greater numbers with 6,142 units compared to 300 units of the Type 79.
What are the main armaments of the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran and Type 79?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran is armed with 1 2A20 Sheksna 115mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun while the Type 79 carries 1 100 smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.