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T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran vs Type 80 / 88

T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran vs Type 80 / 88 at a glance — weight 40,000 vs 38,000 kg, top speed 50 vs 60 km/h, range 450 vs 430 km, crew 4 vs 4.

T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 T-62 / TR-580 / TiranFull specs
Type 80 / 88 main battle tank side profile drawing
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Specifications
T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran Type 80 / 88
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 3,500 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million $-- million
Combat weight 40.0 tons 38.0 tons
Maximum speed 50 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 450 km 430 km
Length 9.00 m 9.32 m
Width 3.30 m 3.35 m
Height 2.39 m 2.29 m
Crew 4 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran Type 80 / 88
Main armament 1 2A20 Sheksna 115mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 PKT 7.62mm coaxial machine gun (2500 rounds) 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (500 rounds)
Engine V-55-5 V-12 Diesel Engine with 580 hp Diesel Engine with 730 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran or Type 80 / 88?
The Type 80 / 88 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran or Type 80 / 88?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the Type 80 / 88's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran or Type 80 / 88?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran is heavier at 40.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 80 / 88's 38.0 tons.
Which is larger, the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran or Type 80 / 88?
The Type 80 / 88 is longer at 9.32 meters compared to the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran's 9.00 meters.
How many crew members do the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran and Type 80 / 88 require?
Both the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran and Type 80 / 88 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran or Type 80 / 88?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran has been produced in greater numbers with 6,142 units compared to 3,500 units of the Type 80 / 88.
What are the main armaments of the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran and Type 80 / 88?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran is armed with 1 2A20 Sheksna 115mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun while the Type 80 / 88 carries 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun as its main armament.