M-84 vs Type 59MII

The M-84 and the Type 59MII are both Main Battle Tanks. The M-84 weighs 41.5 tons vs 37.0 tons for the Type 59MII. Top speed is 70 km/h for the M-84 vs 50 km/h for the Type 59MII. Operational range is 450 km for the M-84 vs 440 km for the Type 59MII. The M-84 is armed with a 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun, while the Type 59MII carries a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun. The M-84 has been produced in 452 units vs 9,077 for the Type 59MII.

Ex-Yugoslavian main battle tank, 452 units built, based on the Soviet T-72 but with domestic improvements.
Profile of M-84
Origin country 🇳🇱 Ex-Yugoslavia
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer --
Number produced 452 units
Estimated unit price $-- million
Chinese tank, produced by Norinco in 9077 units, remains without a confirmed service year.
Profile of Type 59MII
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 41.5 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 70 km/h â—‰
Operational range 450 km â—‰
Length 9.50 m â—‰
Width 3.60 m â—‰
Height 2.20 m â—‰
Crew 3
Engine Diesel Engine with 1200 - 1500 hp
Main armament 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (450 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 M-84 or Type 59MII?
The M-84 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the Type 59MII's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M-84 or Type 59MII?
The M-84 has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the Type 59MII's 440 km.
Which is heavier, the M-84 or Type 59MII?
The M-84 is heavier at 41.5 tons combat weight compared to the Type 59MII's 37.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M-84 or Type 59MII?
The M-84 is longer at 9.50 meters compared to the Type 59MII's 9.05 meters.
How many crew members do the M-84 and Type 59MII require?
The Type 59MII requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the M-84's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-84 or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has been produced in greater numbers with 9,077 units compared to 452 units of the M-84.
What are the main armaments of the M-84 and Type 59MII?
The M-84 is armed with 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun while the Type 59MII carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.