M1A1 Abrams vs Type 59MII
The M1A1 Abrams and the Type 59MII are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. and Norinco respectively. The M1A1 Abrams weighs 63.0 tons vs 37.0 tons for the Type 59MII. Top speed is 66 km/h for the M1A1 Abrams vs 50 km/h for the Type 59MII. Operational range is 465 km for the M1A1 Abrams vs 440 km for the Type 59MII. The M1A1 Abrams is armed with a 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun, while the Type 59MII carries a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun. The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in 9,200 units vs 9,077 for the Type 59MII.
| American main battle tank, built in over 9,200 units, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Corp. |
| Number produced | 9,200 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- 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 | 63.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 66 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 465 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.83 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.65 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.43 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | AGT-1500 Turbine with 1500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (1000 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 M1A1 Abrams or Type 59MII?
The M1A1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 66 km/h compared to the Type 59MII's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1A1 Abrams or Type 59MII?
The M1A1 Abrams has a longer operational range at 465 km compared to the Type 59MII's 440 km.
Which is heavier, the M1A1 Abrams or Type 59MII?
The M1A1 Abrams is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 59MII's 37.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1A1 Abrams or Type 59MII?
The M1A1 Abrams is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the Type 59MII's 9.05 meters.
How many crew members do the M1A1 Abrams and Type 59MII require?
Both the M1A1 Abrams and Type 59MII require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1A1 Abrams or Type 59MII?
The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 9,200 units compared to 9,077 units of the Type 59MII.
What are the main armaments of the M1A1 Abrams and Type 59MII?
The M1A1 Abrams is armed with 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun while the Type 59MII carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.