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.