Designation:

Type 80-II

Info
Manufacturer: NORINCO - China North Industries Group Corporation - CNGC  
Product type: Armoured Vehicles  
Name: Main battle tank  

This is virtually identical to the basic Type 80 except that it has a combat weight of 38.5 tonnes and a power-to-weight ratio of 18.96 hp/t. Specifications are identical apart from the overall length of 9.336 m. The Type 80-II has a Type VRC-83 radio. It may also have a semi-automatic transmission in place of the standard manual transmission and both the Type 80 and the Type 80-II can be fitted with a different fire-control system consisting of a projecting sight, laser range-finder, ballistic computer and a bidirectional stabiliser. The photograph of the Type 80-II MBT does not have the stowage basket that is usually fitted to the NORINCO Type 80 series MBTs.

Specifications:
Property Value
Weight (kg)
38500
Crew
4
Length (mm)
9336
Width (mm)
3372
Height (mm)
2290
Ground clearance (mm)
480
Power-to-weight ratio (h.p./t)
18.96
Main weapon caliber (mm)
105
Ammunition of the main gun
44
Elevation (degree)
18
Depression (degree)
-4.5
Auxiliary gun calibre (mm)
7.62
AA gun caliber (mm)
12.7
Engine power output (h.p.)
730
Max. road speed (km/h)
55
Trench (mm)
2700
Gradient (%)
60
Vertical obstacle (mm)
800
Fording depth (mm)
1400




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