Type 69IMP vs Type 80
| Chinese main battle tank, approximately 730 units built, manufactured by Norinco. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | 730 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 | 37.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 440 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.65 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.27 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.80 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 730 hp |
| Main armament | 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (500 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 38.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 430 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.32 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.35 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.29 m â—‰ |
| 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 69IMP or Type 80?
The Type 80 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the Type 69IMP's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Type 69IMP or Type 80?
The Type 69IMP has a longer operational range at 440 km compared to the Type 80's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the Type 69IMP or Type 80?
The Type 80 is heavier at 38.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 69IMP's 37.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Type 69IMP or Type 80?
The Type 80 is longer at 9.32 meters compared to the Type 69IMP's 8.65 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 69IMP and Type 80 require?
Both the Type 69IMP and Type 80 require a crew of 4.
What are the main armaments of the Type 69IMP and Type 80?
The Type 69IMP is armed with 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun while the Type 80 carries 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun as its main armament.