Leopard 1 vs Type 59MII
The Leopard 1 and the Type 59MII are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Krauss-Maffei and Norinco respectively. The Leopard 1 weighs 42.4 tons vs 37.0 tons for the Type 59MII. Top speed is 65 km/h for the Leopard 1 vs 50 km/h for the Type 59MII. Operational range is 600 km for the Leopard 1 vs 440 km for the Type 59MII. The Leopard 1 is armed with a 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun, while the Type 59MII carries a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun. The Leopard 1 has been produced in 6,565 units vs 9,077 for the Type 59MII.
| German tank, entering service in 1965, was manufactured by Krauss-Maffei with 6,565 units built. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Krauss-Maffei |
| Number produced | 6,565 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.3 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 | 42.4 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 65 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 600 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.54 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.37 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.70 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 (commander, driver, gunner, radio operator/loader) |
| Engine | MTU MB 838 MTCA Diesel Engine with 830 hp |
| Main armament | 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62 mm MG 3 or FN MAG (co-axial) |
| 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 Leopard 1 or Type 59MII?
The Leopard 1 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the Type 59MII's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Leopard 1 or Type 59MII?
The Leopard 1 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the Type 59MII's 440 km.
Which is heavier, the Leopard 1 or Type 59MII?
The Leopard 1 is heavier at 42.4 tons combat weight compared to the Type 59MII's 37.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Leopard 1 or Type 59MII?
The Leopard 1 is longer at 9.54 meters compared to the Type 59MII's 9.05 meters.
How many crew members do the Leopard 1 and Type 59MII require?
The Leopard 1 requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, driver, gunner, radio operator/loader) compared to the Type 59MII's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leopard 1 or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has been produced in greater numbers with 9,077 units compared to 6,565 units of the Leopard 1.
What are the main armaments of the Leopard 1 and Type 59MII?
The Leopard 1 is armed with 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun while the Type 59MII carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.