Type 80 / 88 vs Type 85
Overview
The Type 80 / 88 and the Type 85 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Norinco and Norinco respectively.
The Type 80 / 88 weighs 38.0 tons vs 41.0 tons for the Type 85. Top speed is 60 km/h for the Type 80 / 88 vs 57 km/h for the Type 85. Operational range is 430 km for the Type 80 / 88 vs 700 km for the Type 85. The Type 80 / 88 is armed with a 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun, while the Type 85 carries a 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun.
| Chinese tank, designed by Norinco, shares features with some Western designs, and never entered mass production. | |
| 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. | |
| 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 ◉ |
| 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) |
| Combat weight | 41.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 57 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 700 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.99 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.45 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.30 m ◉ |
| 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 / 88 or Type 85?
The Type 80 / 88 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 / 88 or Type 85?
The Type 85 has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the Type 80 / 88's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the Type 80 / 88 or Type 85?
The Type 85 is heavier at 41.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 80 / 88's 38.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Type 80 / 88 or Type 85?
The Type 85 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 85 require?
Both the Type 80 / 88 and Type 85 require a crew of 4.
What are the main armaments of the Type 80 / 88 and Type 85?
The Type 80 / 88 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.