The Type 80 (Chinese: 80式; pinyin: BālíngShì) and the Type 88 (Chinese: 88式; pinyin: Bābāshì) are a family of Chinese second-generation main battle tanks (MBTs). They are also known as the ZTZ80 and ZTZ88.

The Type 80 was a real departure from the Type 79, was mass-produced to around 3000 units, and was followed by the enhanced Type 85 and Type 88, produced to fewer numbers but helping pioneering 3rd generation features.

The Type 80 is a general-purpose machine gun manufactured by Norinco in China, based on the Soviet PKM. The machine gun was certified for design finalization in 1980 and entered the PLA...

Main Battle Tank Series Type 80 is a new type of main battle tank series developed by NORINCO, which has a very strong firepower, advanced fire control system, high mobility and solid armour protection. The tank series type 80 is suitable to fight under modern war condition.

The Type 80 (Chinese: 80式; pinyin: Bālíng Shì) and the Type 88 (Chinese: 88式; pinyin: Bābā shì) are a family of Chinese second-generation main battle tanks (MBTs). They are also known as the ZTZ80 and ZTZ88.

2023年4月24日 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the NORINCO ZTZ-88 (Type 80/85/88) Main Battle Tank (MBT) including pictures.

2019年2月19日 · The Type 80 main battle tank has a stabilized Type 83 4.13 inch (105mm) rifled main gun with a fume extractor and a thermal sleeve. The main gun, which is based on the UK’s L7, can be elevated from -4 degrees to +18 degrees and can fire standard NATO ammunition.

2013年7月17日 · The Type 80 is a hybrid of the Soviet-style cast turret and western technologies including a 105 mm rifled gun, a laser rangefinder, fire-control systems, and a 730 hp turbocharged...

Produced in the 1980s to keep pace with Soviet and Western technology, the Type 80 main battle tank was an update of the Type 69. Its hull was longer than that of the Type 69 and was fitted with composite armor, as was the turret.

The Type 80 is a hybrid of the Soviet-style cast turret and western technologies including a 105 mm rifled gun, a laser rangefinder, fire-control systems, and a 730 hp turbocharged powerpack. Type 80B main battle tank on the national day parade