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T-80 vs Type 80 / 88

T-80 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 T-80
Type 80 / 88 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 80 / 88
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Specifications
T-80 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 5,500 units 3,500 units
Estimated unit price $2.5 million $-- million
Combat weight 46.0 tons 38.0 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 415 km 430 km
Length 9.65 m 9.32 m
Width 3.60 m 3.35 m
Height 2.20 m 2.29 m
Crew 3 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
T-80 Type 80 / 88
Main armament 125 mm 2A46M-1 gun 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm PKT coax MG 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (500 rounds)
Engine GTD-1250 turbine Diesel Engine with 730 hp

Overview

The T-80 and the Type 80 / 88 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Malyshev HMB Plant and Norinco respectively.

The T-80 weighs 46.0 tons vs 38.0 tons for the Type 80 / 88. Top speed is 70 km/h for the T-80 vs 60 km/h for the Type 80 / 88. Operational range is 415 km for the T-80 vs 430 km for the Type 80 / 88. The T-80 is armed with a 125 mm 2A46M-1 gun, while the Type 80 / 88 carries a 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun.

The T-80 has been produced in 5,500 units vs 3,500 for the Type 80 / 88. The T-80 entered service 12 years before the Type 80 / 88 (1976 vs 1988).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-80 or Type 80 / 88?
The T-80 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the Type 80 / 88's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the T-80 or Type 80 / 88?
The Type 80 / 88 has a longer operational range at 430 km compared to the T-80's 415 km.
Which is heavier, the T-80 or Type 80 / 88?
The T-80 is heavier at 46.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 80 / 88's 38.0 tons.
Which is larger, the T-80 or Type 80 / 88?
The T-80 is longer at 9.65 meters compared to the Type 80 / 88's 9.32 meters.
How many crew members do the T-80 and Type 80 / 88 require?
The Type 80 / 88 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the T-80's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-80 or Type 80 / 88?
The T-80 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,500 units compared to 3,500 units of the Type 80 / 88.
What are the main armaments of the T-80 and Type 80 / 88?
The T-80 is armed with 125 mm 2A46M-1 gun while the Type 80 / 88 carries 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun as its main armament.