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Type 79 vs Type 85

Type 79 vs Type 85 at a glance — weight 39,000 vs 41,000 kg, top speed 50 vs 57 km/h, range 440 vs 700 km, crew 3 vs 4.

Type 79 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 79Full specs
Type 85 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 85Full specs
Specifications
Type 79 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 300 units 200 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 39.0 tons 41.0 tons
Maximum speed 50 km/h 57 km/h
Operational range 440 km 700 km
Length 8.55 m 9.99 m
Width 3.27 m 3.45 m
Height 2.80 m 2.30 m
Crew 3 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Type 79 Type 85
Main armament 1 100 smoothbore barrel gun 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Diesel Engine with 750 hp Diesel Engine with 730 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Type 79 or Type 85?
The Type 85 is faster with a maximum road speed of 57 km/h compared to the Type 79's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Type 79 or Type 85?
The Type 85 has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the Type 79's 440 km.
Which is heavier, the Type 79 or Type 85?
The Type 85 is heavier at 41.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 79's 39.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Type 79 or Type 85?
The Type 85 is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the Type 79's 8.55 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 79 and Type 85 require?
The Type 85 requires a larger crew of 4, against 3 for the Type 79.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 79 or Type 85?
The Type 79 has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 200 units of the Type 85.
What are the main armaments of the Type 79 and Type 85?
The Type 79 is armed with 1 100 smoothbore barrel gun while the Type 85 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.