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Type 59MII vs Type 80 / 88

Type 59MII vs Type 80 / 88 at a glance — weight 37,000 vs 38,000 kg, top speed 50 vs 60 km/h, range 440 vs 430 km, crew 4 vs 4.

Type 59MII main battle tank side profile drawing
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Specifications
Type 59MII Type 80 / 88
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Norinco Norinco
Number produced 9,077 units 3,500 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 37.0 tons 38.0 tons
Maximum speed 50 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 440 km 430 km
Length 9.05 m 9.32 m
Width 3.30 m 3.35 m
Height 2.59 m 2.29 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Type 59MII Type 80 / 88
Main armament 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (500 rounds)
Engine Diesel Engine with 520 hp Diesel Engine with 730 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Type 59MII or Type 80 / 88?
The Type 80 / 88 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the Type 59MII's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Type 59MII or Type 80 / 88?
The Type 59MII has a longer operational range at 440 km compared to the Type 80 / 88's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the Type 59MII or Type 80 / 88?
The Type 80 / 88 is heavier at 38.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 59MII's 37.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Type 59MII or Type 80 / 88?
The Type 80 / 88 is longer at 9.32 meters compared to the Type 59MII's 9.05 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 59MII and Type 80 / 88 require?
Both the Type 59MII and Type 80 / 88 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 59MII or Type 80 / 88?
The Type 59MII has been produced in greater numbers with 9,077 units compared to 3,500 units of the Type 80 / 88.
What are the main armaments of the Type 59MII and Type 80 / 88?
The Type 59MII is armed with 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun while the Type 80 / 88 carries 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun as its main armament.