Type 80 vs Type 85
| 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 |
| Chinese main battle tank, approximately 200 were built, incorporating technologies from the Soviet T-62. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | 200 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| 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) |
| Combat weight | 41.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 57 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 700 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.99 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.45 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.30 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 730 hp |
| Main armament | 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Type 80 or Type 85?
The Type 80 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the Type 85's 57 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Type 80 or Type 85?
The Type 85 has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the Type 80's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the Type 80 or Type 85?
The Type 85 is heavier at 41.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 80's 38.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Type 80 or Type 85?
The Type 85 is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the Type 80's 9.32 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 80 and Type 85 require?
Both the Type 80 and Type 85 require a crew of 4.
What are the main armaments of the Type 80 and Type 85?
The Type 80 is armed with 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun while the Type 85 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.