AMX-30 vs Type 59MII
The AMX-30 and the Type 59MII are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by GIAT Industries and Norinco respectively. The AMX-30 weighs 36.0 tons vs 37.0 tons for the Type 59MII. Top speed is 65 km/h for the AMX-30 vs 50 km/h for the Type 59MII. Operational range is 600 km for the AMX-30 vs 440 km for the Type 59MII. The AMX-30 is armed with a 105 mm Modèle F1 tank gun, while the Type 59MII carries a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun. The AMX-30 has been produced in 3,571 units vs 9,077 for the Type 59MII.
| French main battle tank, entering service in 1966, manufactured in over 3,500 units. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries |
| Number produced | 3,571 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- 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 | 36.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 65 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 600 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.48 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.10 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.28 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) |
| Engine | Hispano-Suiza HS-110 multi-fuel 680 hp (510 kW)-720 hp (540 kW) |
| Main armament | 105 mm Modèle F1 tank gun |
| Secondary weapon | 20 mm modèle F2 gun |
| Combat weight | 37.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 440 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.05 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.30 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.59 m ◉ |
| 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 AMX-30 or Type 59MII?
The AMX-30 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the Type 59MII's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-30 or Type 59MII?
The AMX-30 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the Type 59MII's 440 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-30 or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII is heavier at 37.0 tons combat weight compared to the AMX-30's 36.0 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-30 or Type 59MII?
The AMX-30 is longer at 9.48 meters compared to the Type 59MII's 9.05 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-30 and Type 59MII require?
The AMX-30 requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the Type 59MII's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-30 or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has been produced in greater numbers with 9,077 units compared to 3,571 units of the AMX-30.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-30 and Type 59MII?
The AMX-30 is armed with 105 mm Modèle F1 tank gun while the Type 59MII carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.