T-80 vs Type 80 / 88
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.
| Soviet main battle tank, entering service in 1976, was manufactured at the Malyshev HMB Plant. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 5,500 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2.5 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 | 46.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 415 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.65 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.60 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.20 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | GTD-1250 turbine |
| Main armament | 125 mm 2A46M-1 gun |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62 mm PKT coax MG |
| 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-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.
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.