T-72 vs Type 80 / 88
Overview
The T-72 and the Type 80 / 88 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Malyshev HMB Plant and Norinco respectively.
The T-72 weighs 44.5 tons vs 38.0 tons for the Type 80 / 88. Top speed is 60 km/h for the T-72 vs 60 km/h for the Type 80 / 88. Operational range is 500 km for the T-72 vs 430 km for the Type 80 / 88. The T-72 is armed with a 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun, while the Type 80 / 88 carries a 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun.
| Ex-USSR main battle tank, entering service in 1973, with approximately 25,000 units built. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 25,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2 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 | 44.5 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 500 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.73 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.59 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.23 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 (commander, gunner, driver) |
| Engine | V-92S2F (T-72B3 & T-72B3M) 1,130 hp (840 kW) |
| Main armament | 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62 mm PKT coax. machine gun |
| 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-72 or Type 80 / 88?
The Type 80 / 88 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the T-72's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the T-72 or Type 80 / 88?
The T-72 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Type 80 / 88's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the T-72 or Type 80 / 88?
The T-72 is heavier at 44.5 tons combat weight compared to the Type 80 / 88's 38.0 tons.
Which is larger, the T-72 or Type 80 / 88?
The T-72 is longer at 9.73 meters compared to the Type 80 / 88's 9.32 meters.
How many crew members do the T-72 and Type 80 / 88 require?
The Type 80 / 88 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the T-72's 3 (commander, gunner, driver) crew members.
What are the main armaments of the T-72 and Type 80 / 88?
The T-72 is armed with 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun while the Type 80 / 88 carries 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun as its main armament.