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Type 69 vs Type 85

Type 69 vs Type 85 at a glance — weight 37,000 vs 41,000 kg, top speed 50 vs 57 km/h, range 440 vs 700 km, crew 4 vs 4.

Type 69 main battle tank side profile drawing
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Specifications
Type 69 Type 85
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 730 units 200 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 37.0 tons 41.0 tons
Maximum speed 50 km/h 57 km/h
Operational range 440 km 700 km
Length 8.65 m 9.99 m
Width 3.27 m 3.45 m
Height 2.80 m 2.30 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Type 69 Type 85
Main armament 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (500 rounds) 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Diesel Engine with 730 hp Diesel Engine with 730 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Type 69 or Type 85?
The Type 85 is faster with a maximum road speed of 57 km/h compared to the Type 69's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Type 69 or Type 85?
The Type 85 has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the Type 69's 440 km.
Which is heavier, the Type 69 or Type 85?
The Type 85 is heavier at 41.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 69's 37.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Type 69 or Type 85?
The Type 85 is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the Type 69's 8.65 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 69 and Type 85 require?
Both the Type 69 and Type 85 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 69 or Type 85?
The Type 69 has been produced in greater numbers with 730 units compared to 200 units of the Type 85.
What are the main armaments of the Type 69 and Type 85?
The Type 69 is armed with 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun while the Type 85 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.