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.

Kawasaki Army Type 88 Reconnaissance Aircraft, a Japanese single-engined biplane of the late 1920s

The QBU-88 rifle (Mandarin: Qīngwuqi Bùqiāng Jūjī; "Light Weapon, Rifle, Sniper") (also sometimes referred to as Type 88 rifle) was the first weapon of the newest generation of Chinese small arms, chambered for proprietary 5.8×42mm DBP87 ammunition.

Nov 18, 2021 · The North Korean People’s Army Type 88 rifle is similar to the Soviet-era AK-74 with one key difference: unusual helical magazines that carry up to five times as many rounds as conventional 30...

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

May 11, 2022 · The QBU-88 (also known as the Type 88) represents a modern sniper rifle made available to the People's Liberation Army of China. The weapon system was developed in the 1980's and accepted into service towards the end of the decade.

Apr 24, 2023 · Type 88 is used to designate the local Chinese Army version of the Type 80. Early forms showcase the Soviet-style rounded steel cast turret. The Type 88A is the Type 80-I for export and differs slightly in its 105mm installation used.

The Type 88 Tank was the PLA's last manufactured tank to use a 4 man crew and 105mm main gun. Complete history and specifications.

Although the Type 88 did not become the main force of the army, it played a key role in the history of China's tank development: 1. Accumulation of talent and experience: Through the Type 88 project, China trained the first batch of tank engineers with independent design capabilities and made breakthroughs in core technologies such as welded ...

The ZTZ88 is a late Cold War era main battle tank of Chinese origin. It is also known as the Type 88 or as the Type 80, which is actually the export variant that never reached series production. The ZTZ88 is the end result of about a decade of making prototypes combining Western technologies with indigenous Type 59 lineage production capabilities.