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.

By increasing the towing capacity from 70 short tons (64 t) to 80 short tons (73 t), it eliminates the need for two vehicles for raising and moving the newer, heavier M1 Abrams tanks, effectively bridging the single-vehicle recovery gap.

The Type 80 and Type 88 were very closely related PLA main battle tanks, modernized versions of the Type 69/79 with new roadhweels and powerplant and modernized main gun

The K1, sometimes referred to as the 88 Tank (88 전차), [3] is a South Korean main battle tank designed by Chrysler Defense (later General Dynamics Land Systems) and Hyundai Precision Industry (later Hyundai Rotem) for the Republic of Korea Armed Forces.

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.

The ZTZ88 is a transitional design. It is the first Chinese main battle tank using a new hull design with six smaller roadwheels. On the other hand it is the last series production main battle tank in the world using a dome shaped cast turret. The combination of these features give the …

The Type 88 is a series of second-generation main battle tanks (MBTs) from China. Based on the Type 79 design, the Type 88 entered service with the People's Liberation Army (PLA) in the 1980s. As of 2003, an estimated 500 Type 88 MBTs are currently in service with the PLA.

Sep 7, 2019 · The T88 had two advantages: smaller size and better mobility. However, the artillerymen needed to take as many shells as possible and launch them in a trajectory that was as steep as possible. The T88 was closer to a howitzer tank than an SPG.

The Type 88 is the Peoples Liberation Army designation for the Chinese Type 80-II Prototype, that was accepted into service in 1988 with some small modifications, namely a different bank of smoke grenade launchers and different external turret stowage racks.

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