CM12 vs Type 59MII
| Taiwanese heavy main battle tank, designed at Detroit Tank Plant, never entered service or production. | |
| Origin country | 🇹🇼 Taiwan |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Detroit Tank Plant |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Chinese tank, produced by Norinco in 9077 units, remains without a confirmed service year. | |
| 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 | 57.3 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 450 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.75 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.96 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.84 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Continental AVDS 1790-2 V-12 Diesel Engine with 750 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M85 12.7mm machine gun (3000 rounds) |
| 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 CM12 or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII is faster with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h compared to the CM12's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the CM12 or Type 59MII?
The CM12 has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the Type 59MII's 440 km.
Which is heavier, the CM12 or Type 59MII?
The CM12 is heavier at 57.3 tons combat weight compared to the Type 59MII's 37.0 tons.
Which is larger, the CM12 or Type 59MII?
The CM12 is longer at 9.75 meters compared to the Type 59MII's 9.05 meters.
How many crew members do the CM12 and Type 59MII require?
Both the CM12 and Type 59MII require a crew of 4.
What are the main armaments of the CM12 and Type 59MII?
The CM12 is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun while the Type 59MII carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.