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T-72 vs Type 80 / 88

T-72 vs Type 80 / 88 at a glance — weight 44,500 vs 38,000 kg, top speed 60 vs 60 km/h, range 500 vs 430 km, crew 3 (commander, gunner, driver) vs 4.

T-72 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 T-72Full specs
Type 80 / 88 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 80 / 88Full specs
Specifications
T-72 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 25,000 units 3,500 units
Estimated unit price $2 million $-- million
Combat weight 44.5 tons 38.0 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 500 km 430 km
Length 9.73 m 9.32 m
Width 3.59 m 3.35 m
Height 2.23 m 2.29 m
Crew 3 (commander, gunner, driver) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
T-72 Type 80 / 88
Main armament 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm PKT coax. machine gun 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (500 rounds)
Engine V-92S2F (T-72B3 & T-72B3M) 1,130 hp (840 kW) Diesel Engine with 730 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-72 or Type 80 / 88?
Both the T-72 and Type 80 / 88 have a maximum road speed of 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, against 3 for the T-72.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-72 or Type 80 / 88?
The T-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 3,500 units of the Type 80 / 88.
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.