Type 79 vs Type 80 / 88
Overview
The Type 79 and the Type 80 / 88 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Norinco and Norinco respectively.
The Type 79 weighs 39.0 tons vs 38.0 tons for the Type 80 / 88. Top speed is 50 km/h for the Type 79 vs 60 km/h for the Type 80 / 88. Operational range is 440 km for the Type 79 vs 430 km for the Type 80 / 88. The Type 79 is armed with a 1 100 smoothbore barrel gun, while the Type 80 / 88 carries a 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun.
| 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 ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 440 km ◉ |
| Length | 8.55 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.27 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.80 m ◉ |
| 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 ◉ |
| 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 79 or Type 80 / 88?
The Type 80 / 88 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 / 88?
The Type 79 has a longer operational range at 440 km compared to the Type 80 / 88's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the Type 79 or Type 80 / 88?
The Type 79 is heavier at 39.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 80 / 88's 38.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Type 79 or Type 80 / 88?
The Type 80 / 88 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 / 88 require?
The Type 80 / 88 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 / 88?
The Type 79 is armed with 1 100 smoothbore barrel gun while the Type 80 / 88 carries 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun as its main armament.