Chieftain vs Type 59MII
Overview
The Chieftain and the Type 59MII are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Royal Ordnance Factory and Norinco respectively.
The Chieftain weighs 55.0 tons vs 37.0 tons for the Type 59MII. Top speed is 48 km/h for the Chieftain vs 50 km/h for the Type 59MII. Operational range is 500 km for the Chieftain vs 440 km for the Type 59MII. The Chieftain is armed with a 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun, while the Type 59MII carries a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun.
The Chieftain 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 ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 500 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.99 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.50 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.90 m ◉ |
| 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 ◉ |
| 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 Chieftain or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII is faster with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h compared to the Chieftain's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Chieftain or Type 59MII?
The Chieftain has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Type 59MII's 440 km.
Which is heavier, the Chieftain or Type 59MII?
The Chieftain is heavier at 55.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 59MII's 37.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Chieftain or Type 59MII?
The Chieftain is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the Type 59MII's 9.05 meters.
How many crew members do the Chieftain and Type 59MII require?
Both the Chieftain and Type 59MII require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Chieftain or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has been produced in greater numbers with 9,077 units compared to 1,056 units of the Chieftain.
What are the main armaments of the Chieftain and Type 59MII?
The Chieftain is armed with 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun while the Type 59MII carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.