ZTZ-88 (Type 88) Chinese Main Battle Tank (MBT)
ZTZ-88
Main Battle Tank (MBT)
Other
Basic Information
Name
ZTZ-88 (Type 88) Chinese Main Battle Tank (MBT)
Designation
ZTZ-88
Alternate Designation
ZTZ-88; Type 88
Equipment Type
Main Battle Tank (MBT)
Manufacturer
NORINCO
Date of Introduction
1988
Description
The ZTZ-88 (Type 88) Chinese Main Battle Tank (MBT) is an improved version of Type 80 that entered service in 1988 under the "Type 88" PLA designation. More than the former, it integrates a large number of Western technologies. The design is similar to the Type 80-II, to the extent of the front storage racks are removed to fit a set of explosive reactive armor (ERA) bricks. Production of Type 88-series MBTs was stopped in 1995 but about 400 to 500 Type 88/A/B are in service with the PLA today.
Ground Specifications
Crew
4
Mobility Type
Tracked
Main Weapon
105 mm Rifled Gun
Engine
Diesel (730 hp)
NBC Protection
Yes
Max Speed
60.0 km/h
Range
430.0 km
Variants
Type 80-II
Type 80-II is fitted with improved fire control and NBC protection systems.
Type 85-II
Type 85-II, developed in 1989, is a further development of the Type 80-II, featuring new turret and additional modular armor at the front of the hull and turret.
Type 85-IIA
Type 85-IIA command tank, fitted with additional communication and navigation equipment.
Type 85-III
Type 85-III is an improved version, aimed mainly at export market.
Type 96 i
Type 96 is a successor to the Type 80 series. It was adopted by the PLA in 1997. This tank was built in large numbers. It is estimated that over 1 500 of these main battle tanks were built, until production ceased in 2005. Other sources claim that 2 000-2 500 of these tanks were built. It is widely used by the PLA and has been exported to Sudan.
Type 88
Type 88
Domestic version of Type 80. Uses an older-style round steel cast turret with new chassis.[7] Domestic version of Type 80.
Type 80
First Chinese second generation tank design. Uses an older-style round steel cast turret with new chassis. Four-man crew. Export version of Type 88.
System
Alternative Designation
ZTZ-88; Type 88
Type
Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer
Norinco
Crew
4 ea
Dimensions
Hull Length
6.33 m
Length, Gun Forward
9.33 m
Width
3.35 m
Height
2.29 m
Weight, Combat
38 tons
Ground Pressure
INA
Automotive
Engine Name
12150L-7BW
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
730 hp
Range
430 km
Speed, Maximum Road
60 km/h
Speed, Average Cross
INA
Speed Maximum Swim
Not Amphibious
Gradient
60 %
Side Slope
40 %
Vertical Step
0.8 m
Trench
2.7 m
Fording without Preparation
1.4 m
Fording with Preparation
INA
Main Gun
System
Name
1 x L7/M68 .
Type
Rifled Gun
Caliber
105 mm
Length
5.89 m
Barrel Length
52 calibres (5.46 m or 17.9 ft)
Weight
1,282 kg
Rate of Fire
10 rounds per minute (maximum)
Maximum Firing Range
4000 m
Maximum Elevation
+18 deg
Minimum Elevation
-4 deg
Traverse Range
360 deg
Traverse Left
180 deg
Traverse Right
180 deg
Ammunition (Option 1)
Name
L28
Type
Armour-piercing discarding sabot
Caliber
105 mm
Muzzle Velocity
1,478 m/s
Penetrator
Tungsten carbide
RHA Penetration
120 mm @ 60° at 914 m
Basic Load
INA
Ammunition (Option 2)
Name
M110 HE-MP-T
Type
High-Explosive (HE)
Caliber
105 mm
Muzzle Velocity
800 m/s
Penetrator
INA
RHA Penetration
INA
Basic Load
INA
Ammunition (Option 3)
Name
M456 HEAT-T
Type
Shaped-charge shells
Caliber
105 mm
Muzzle Velocity
1173 m/s
Penetrator
INA
RHA Penetration
375-400 mm
Basic Load
INA
Coaxial Weapon System
System
Name
1 x 7.62mm General-Purpose Machine Gun
Auxiliary Weapon System
System
Name
1 x Type 77 12.7mm Heavy Machine Gun
Type
Heavy Machine Gun
Caliber
12.7 mm
Manufacturer
Norinco
Proliferation
Widely Proliferated
Afghanistan
Cambodia
Djibouti
Islamic State
Mali: People's Movement for the Liberation of Azawad
People's Republic of China
South Sudan
Sudan
Syria Free Syrian Army and Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army
Iraq Iraqi security forces: Used by Unmanned ground vehicle "Alrobot". Also used by the Popular Mobilization Forces
Length
2,150 mm
Barrel Length
1,016 mm
Action
Gas
Weight
28 kg
Rate of Fire
650-700 rounds/min
Muzzle Velocity
825 m/s
Feed System
belt 60 rounds
Sights
Iron/Optical
Ammunition
Type
Rifle
Caliber
12.7 mm
Cartridge
12.7×108mm
Basic Load
INA
Fire Control
Name
INA
Computerized FCS
INA
Thermal Sight Tank Commander
INA
Thermal Sight Gunner
INA
Main Gun Stabilization
INA
Protection
Hull Armor
Cast Steel
Turret Armor
Cast Steel
Applique Armor
Available
Explosive Reactive Armor
Yes
Active Protection System
INA
Mine Clearing
INA
Self-Entrenching Blade
INA
NBC Protection
Yes
Smoke Equipment
INA
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Tanks
Land > Tanks
Filter Label
Z
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
9.33 m
Width
3.35 m
Height
2.29 m
Weight
38000 kg
Operators (4)
China
Pakistan
Sudan
Uganda
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