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.