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AMX-32 vs Type 59MII

AMX-32 vs Type 59MII at a glance — weight 40,000 vs 37,000 kg, top speed 65 vs 50 km/h, range 530 vs 440 km, crew 4 vs 4.

AMX-32 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AMX-32
Type 59MII main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 59MII
Specifications
AMX-32 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 2 units 9,077 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 40.0 tons 37.0 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 530 km 440 km
Length 9.45 m 9.05 m
Width 3.24 m 3.30 m
Height 2.29 m 2.59 m
Crew 4 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
AMX-32 Type 59MII
Main armament 1 Rheinmetall V-120 120mm smoothbore barrel (37 shells) gun 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 20mm coaxial gun (480 rounds) 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Diesel Engine with 720 hp Diesel Engine with 520 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AMX-32 or Type 59MII?
The AMX-32 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-32 or Type 59MII?
The AMX-32 has a longer operational range at 530 km compared to the Type 59MII's 440 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-32 or Type 59MII?
The AMX-32 is heavier at 40.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 59MII's 37.0 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-32 or Type 59MII?
The AMX-32 is longer at 9.45 meters compared to the Type 59MII's 9.05 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-32 and Type 59MII require?
Both the AMX-32 and Type 59MII require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-32 or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has been produced in greater numbers with 9,077 units compared to 2 units of the AMX-32.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-32 and Type 59MII?
The AMX-32 is armed with 1 Rheinmetall V-120 120mm smoothbore barrel (37 shells) gun while the Type 59MII carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.