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AMX-30 vs Type 59MII

AMX-30 vs Type 59MII at a glance — weight 36,000 vs 37,000 kg, top speed 65 vs 50 km/h, range 600 vs 440 km, crew — vs 4.

AMX-30 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AMX-30
Type 59MII main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 59MII
Specifications
AMX-30 Type 59MII
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer GIAT Industries Norinco
Number produced 3,571 units 9,077 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 36.0 tons 37.0 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 600 km 440 km
Length 9.48 m 9.05 m
Width 3.10 m 3.30 m
Height 2.28 m 2.59 m
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
AMX-30 Type 59MII
Main armament 105 mm Modèle F1 tank gun 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun
Secondary weapon 20 mm modèle F2 gun 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Hispano-Suiza HS-110 multi-fuel 680 hp (510 kW)-720 hp (540 kW) Diesel Engine with 520 hp
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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.