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CM11 Brave Tiger vs Type 59MII

CM11 Brave Tiger main battle tank side profile drawing
Type 59MII main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 59MII
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Specifications
CM11 Brave Tiger Type 59MII
Origin country 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Detroit Tank Plant Norinco
Number produced 450 units 9,077 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 52.0 tons 37.0 tons
Maximum speed 48 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 463 km 440 km
Length 9.33 m 9.05 m
Width 3.39 m 3.30 m
Height 3.05 m 2.59 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
CM11 Brave Tiger Type 59MII
Main armament 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (3000 rounds) 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Continental AVDS 1790 V-12 Diesel Engine with 690 hp Diesel Engine with 520 hp

Overview

The CM11 Brave Tiger and the Type 59MII are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Detroit Tank Plant and Norinco respectively.

The CM11 Brave Tiger weighs 52.0 tons vs 37.0 tons for the Type 59MII. Top speed is 48 km/h for the CM11 Brave Tiger vs 50 km/h for the Type 59MII. Operational range is 463 km for the CM11 Brave Tiger vs 440 km for the Type 59MII. The CM11 Brave Tiger is armed with a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun, while the Type 59MII carries a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun.

The CM11 Brave Tiger has been produced in 450 units vs 9,077 for the Type 59MII. The Type 59MII entered service 31 years before the CM11 Brave Tiger (1959 vs 1990).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CM11 Brave Tiger or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII is faster with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h compared to the CM11 Brave Tiger's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the CM11 Brave Tiger or Type 59MII?
The CM11 Brave Tiger has a longer operational range at 463 km compared to the Type 59MII's 440 km.
Which is heavier, the CM11 Brave Tiger or Type 59MII?
The CM11 Brave Tiger is heavier at 52.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 59MII's 37.0 tons.
Which is larger, the CM11 Brave Tiger or Type 59MII?
The CM11 Brave Tiger is longer at 9.33 meters compared to the Type 59MII's 9.05 meters.
How many crew members do the CM11 Brave Tiger and Type 59MII require?
Both the CM11 Brave Tiger and Type 59MII require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CM11 Brave Tiger or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has been produced in greater numbers with 9,077 units compared to 450 units of the CM11 Brave Tiger.
What are the main armaments of the CM11 Brave Tiger and Type 59MII?
The CM11 Brave Tiger is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun while the Type 59MII carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.