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FV214 Conqueror vs Type 59MII

FV214 Conqueror main battle tank side profile drawing
Type 59MII main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 59MII
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Specifications
FV214 Conqueror Type 59MII
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Royal Ordnance Factory Norinco
Number produced 200 units 9,077 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 66.0 tons 37.0 tons
Maximum speed 34 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 153 km 440 km
Length 11.58 m 9.05 m
Width 4.00 m 3.30 m
Height 3.35 m 2.59 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
FV214 Conqueror Type 59MII
Main armament 1 L1 120mm gun 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 MAG 7.62mm coaxial machine gun 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Rover Meteor M120 Mk-1 V-12 Diesel Engine with 810 hp Diesel Engine with 520 hp

Overview

The FV214 Conqueror and the Type 59MII are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Royal Ordnance Factory and Norinco respectively.

The FV214 Conqueror weighs 66.0 tons vs 37.0 tons for the Type 59MII. Top speed is 34 km/h for the FV214 Conqueror vs 50 km/h for the Type 59MII. Operational range is 153 km for the FV214 Conqueror vs 440 km for the Type 59MII. The FV214 Conqueror is armed with a 1 L1 120mm gun, while the Type 59MII carries a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun.

The FV214 Conqueror has been produced in 200 units vs 9,077 for the Type 59MII. The FV214 Conqueror entered service 4 years before the Type 59MII (1955 vs 1959).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the FV214 Conqueror or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII is faster with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h compared to the FV214 Conqueror's 34 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the FV214 Conqueror or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has a longer operational range at 440 km compared to the FV214 Conqueror's 153 km.
Which is heavier, the FV214 Conqueror or Type 59MII?
The FV214 Conqueror is heavier at 66.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 59MII's 37.0 tons.
Which is larger, the FV214 Conqueror or Type 59MII?
The FV214 Conqueror is longer at 11.58 meters compared to the Type 59MII's 9.05 meters.
How many crew members do the FV214 Conqueror and Type 59MII require?
Both the FV214 Conqueror and Type 59MII require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FV214 Conqueror or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has been produced in greater numbers with 9,077 units compared to 200 units of the FV214 Conqueror.
What are the main armaments of the FV214 Conqueror and Type 59MII?
The FV214 Conqueror is armed with 1 L1 120mm gun while the Type 59MII carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.