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CM11 Brave Tiger vs Type 80 / 88

CM11 Brave Tiger main battle tank side profile drawing
Type 80 / 88 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 80 / 88
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Specifications
CM11 Brave Tiger Type 80 / 88
Origin country 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Detroit Tank Plant Norinco
Number produced 450 units 3,500 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 52.0 tons 38.0 tons
Maximum speed 48 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 463 km 430 km
Length 9.33 m 9.32 m
Width 3.39 m 3.35 m
Height 3.05 m 2.29 m
Crew 4 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
CM11 Brave Tiger Type 80 / 88
Main armament 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (3000 rounds) 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (500 rounds)
Engine Continental AVDS 1790 V-12 Diesel Engine with 690 hp Diesel Engine with 730 hp

Overview

The CM11 Brave Tiger and the Type 80 / 88 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Detroit Tank Plant and Norinco respectively.

The CM11 Brave Tiger weighs 52.0 tons vs 38.0 tons for the Type 80 / 88. Top speed is 48 km/h for the CM11 Brave Tiger vs 60 km/h for the Type 80 / 88. Operational range is 463 km for the CM11 Brave Tiger vs 430 km for the Type 80 / 88. The CM11 Brave Tiger is armed with a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun, while the Type 80 / 88 carries a 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun.

The CM11 Brave Tiger has been produced in 450 units vs 3,500 for the Type 80 / 88. The Type 80 / 88 entered service 2 years before the CM11 Brave Tiger (1988 vs 1990).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CM11 Brave Tiger or Type 80 / 88?
The Type 80 / 88 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the CM11 Brave Tiger's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the CM11 Brave Tiger or Type 80 / 88?
The CM11 Brave Tiger has a longer operational range at 463 km compared to the Type 80 / 88's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the CM11 Brave Tiger or Type 80 / 88?
The CM11 Brave Tiger is heavier at 52.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 80 / 88's 38.0 tons.
Which is larger, the CM11 Brave Tiger or Type 80 / 88?
The CM11 Brave Tiger is longer at 9.33 meters compared to the Type 80 / 88's 9.32 meters.
How many crew members do the CM11 Brave Tiger and Type 80 / 88 require?
Both the CM11 Brave Tiger and Type 80 / 88 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CM11 Brave Tiger or Type 80 / 88?
The Type 80 / 88 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,500 units compared to 450 units of the CM11 Brave Tiger.
What are the main armaments of the CM11 Brave Tiger and Type 80 / 88?
The CM11 Brave Tiger is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun while the Type 80 / 88 carries 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun as its main armament.