Type 79 vs Type 80
| Chinese tank, a Norinco product, features a 105mm rifled gun, but production and service details are unavailable. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Chinese tank, designed by Norinco, shares features with some Western designs, and never entered mass production. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 39.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 440 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.55 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.27 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.80 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 750 hp |
| Main armament | 1 100 smoothbore barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun |
| 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 79 or Type 80?
The Type 80 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the Type 79's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Type 79 or Type 80?
The Type 79 has a longer operational range at 440 km compared to the Type 80's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the Type 79 or Type 80?
The Type 79 is heavier at 39.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 80's 38.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Type 79 or Type 80?
The Type 80 is longer at 9.32 meters compared to the Type 79's 8.55 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 79 and Type 80 require?
The Type 80 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Type 79's 3 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the Type 79 and Type 80?
The Type 79 is armed with 1 100 smoothbore barrel gun while the Type 80 carries 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun as its main armament.