Chieftain / Shir vs Type 59MII
The Chieftain / Shir and the Type 59MII are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Royal Ordnance Factory and Norinco respectively. The Chieftain / Shir weighs 55.0 tons vs 37.0 tons for the Type 59MII. Top speed is 48 km/h for the Chieftain / Shir vs 50 km/h for the Type 59MII. Operational range is 500 km for the Chieftain / Shir vs 440 km for the Type 59MII. The Chieftain / Shir is armed with a 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun, while the Type 59MII carries a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun. The Chieftain / Shir has been produced in 1,056 units vs 9,077 for the Type 59MII.
| British main battle tank, 1056 units built, designed for high crew survivability. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Royal Ordnance Factory |
| Number produced | 1,056 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 | 55.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.99 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.50 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.90 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Leyland L60 Diesel Engine with 750 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 L8A1 7.62mm coaxial machine gun |
| 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 Chieftain / Shir or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII is faster with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h compared to the Chieftain / Shir's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Chieftain / Shir or Type 59MII?
The Chieftain / Shir has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Type 59MII's 440 km.
Which is heavier, the Chieftain / Shir or Type 59MII?
The Chieftain / Shir is heavier at 55.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 59MII's 37.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Chieftain / Shir or Type 59MII?
The Chieftain / Shir is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the Type 59MII's 9.05 meters.
How many crew members do the Chieftain / Shir and Type 59MII require?
Both the Chieftain / Shir and Type 59MII require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Chieftain / Shir or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has been produced in greater numbers with 9,077 units compared to 1,056 units of the Chieftain / Shir.
What are the main armaments of the Chieftain / Shir and Type 59MII?
The Chieftain / Shir is armed with 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun while the Type 59MII carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.