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.
Profile of T-80
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.
Profile of Type 80 / 88
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.