88 Series medium-sized tanks
The 80 Series had its final model in 1987: the 88 Series. The army was equipped with the 88 Series in 1988. It was the first of the PLA second-generation tanks.
The 88B Series, modeled after the 88 Series, had a more advanced fire control system. The configurations were similar, but the 88B tanks no longer had fitted sights on the left side of the cannon shield as seen on the 80 Series.
The 88B Series tank weighed 38 tonnes and carried four people. The round cast 105 mm rifled cannon can fire accurately in motion. The China-made fire control system worked effectively.
The 88 Series tank
