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Leopard 1 vs Type 59MII

Leopard 1 vs Type 59MII at a glance — weight 42,400 vs 37,000 kg, top speed 65 vs 50 km/h, range 600 vs 440 km, crew 4 (commander, driver, gunner, radio operator/loader) vs 4.

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Specifications
Leopard 1 Type 59MII
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Krauss-Maffei Norinco
Number produced 6,565 units 9,077 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million $-- million
Combat weight 42.4 tons 37.0 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 600 km 440 km
Length 9.54 m 9.05 m
Width 3.37 m 3.30 m
Height 2.70 m 2.59 m
Crew 4 (commander, driver, gunner, radio operator/loader) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Leopard 1 Type 59MII
Main armament 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm MG 3 or FN MAG (co-axial) 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun
Engine MTU MB 838 MTCA Diesel Engine with 830 hp Diesel Engine with 520 hp
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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?
Both the Leopard 1 and Type 59MII require a crew of 4.
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.