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Type 80 / 88 vs Type 99

Type 80 / 88 vs Type 99 at a glance — weight 38,000 vs 52,000 kg, top speed 60 vs 65 km/h, range 430 vs 450 km, crew 4 vs 3.

Type 80 / 88 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 80 / 88
Type 99 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 99
Specifications
Type 80 / 88 Type 99
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 3,500 units 1,300 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $2.5 million
Combat weight 38.0 tons 52.0 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h 65 km/h
Operational range 430 km 450 km
Length 9.32 m 9.99 m
Width 3.35 m 3.45 m
Height 2.29 m 2.30 m
Crew 4 3
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
Type 80 / 88 Type 99
Main armament 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (500 rounds) 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Diesel Engine with 730 hp V-8 Diesel Engine with 1500 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Type 80 / 88 or Type 99?
The Type 99 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the Type 80 / 88's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Type 80 / 88 or Type 99?
The Type 99 has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the Type 80 / 88's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the Type 80 / 88 or Type 99?
The Type 99 is heavier at 52.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 80 / 88's 38.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Type 80 / 88 or Type 99?
The Type 99 is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the Type 80 / 88's 9.32 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 80 / 88 and Type 99 require?
The Type 80 / 88 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Type 99's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 80 / 88 or Type 99?
The Type 80 / 88 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,500 units compared to 1,300 units of the Type 99.
What are the main armaments of the Type 80 / 88 and Type 99?
The Type 80 / 88 is armed with 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun while the Type 99 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.