Type 61 vs Type 80 / 88
Overview
The Type 61 and the Type 80 / 88 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Mitsubishi and Norinco respectively.
The Type 61 weighs 35.0 tons vs 38.0 tons for the Type 80 / 88. Top speed is 45 km/h for the Type 61 vs 60 km/h for the Type 80 / 88. Operational range is 200 km for the Type 61 vs 430 km for the Type 80 / 88. The Type 61 is armed with a 1 Type 61 90mm gun, while the Type 80 / 88 carries a 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun.
| Japanese tank, 560 units manufactured, used a license-built version of the American M40 recoilless rifle. | |
| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi |
| Number produced | 560 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Chinese tank, designed by Norinco, shares features with some Western designs, and never entered mass production. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 35.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 45 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 200 km ◉ |
| Length | 8.19 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.95 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.50 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Mitsubishi Type 12 HM21 Turbo-Diesel with 600 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Type 61 90mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun |
| 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 Type 61 or Type 80 / 88?
The Type 80 / 88 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the Type 61's 45 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Type 61 or Type 80 / 88?
The Type 80 / 88 has a longer operational range at 430 km compared to the Type 61's 200 km.
Which is heavier, the Type 61 or Type 80 / 88?
The Type 80 / 88 is heavier at 38.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 61's 35.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Type 61 or Type 80 / 88?
The Type 80 / 88 is longer at 9.32 meters compared to the Type 61's 8.19 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 61 and Type 80 / 88 require?
Both the Type 61 and Type 80 / 88 require a crew of 4.
What are the main armaments of the Type 61 and Type 80 / 88?
The Type 61 is armed with 1 Type 61 90mm gun while the Type 80 / 88 carries 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun as its main armament.