Al Khalid vs Type 59MII
The Al Khalid and the Type 59MII are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Norinco and Norinco respectively. The Al Khalid weighs 48.0 tons vs 37.0 tons for the Type 59MII. Top speed is 70 km/h for the Al Khalid vs 50 km/h for the Type 59MII. Operational range is 430 km for the Al Khalid vs 440 km for the Type 59MII. The Al Khalid is armed with a 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel (49 shells) gun, while the Type 59MII carries a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun.
| Pakistani tank, co-produced with China's Norinco, designed for diverse battlefield environments. | |
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| Origin country | 🇵🇰 Pakistan |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $4 million |
| Chinese tank, produced by Norinco in 9077 units, remains without a confirmed service year. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | 9,077 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 48.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 430 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.99 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.45 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.30 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | V-8 MTCA Diesel Engine with 1200 hp |
| Main armament | 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel (49 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (700 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 37.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 440 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.05 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.30 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.59 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 520 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Al Khalid or Type 59MII?
The Al Khalid is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the Type 59MII's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Al Khalid or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has a longer operational range at 440 km compared to the Al Khalid's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the Al Khalid or Type 59MII?
The Al Khalid is heavier at 48.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 59MII's 37.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Al Khalid or Type 59MII?
The Al Khalid is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the Type 59MII's 9.05 meters.
How many crew members do the Al Khalid and Type 59MII require?
The Type 59MII requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Al Khalid's 3 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the Al Khalid and Type 59MII?
The Al Khalid is armed with 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel (49 shells) gun while the Type 59MII carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.