M1 Abrams vs Type 59MII
The M1 Abrams and the Type 59MII are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. and Norinco respectively. The M1 Abrams weighs 66.8 tons vs 37.0 tons for the Type 59MII. Top speed is 72 km/h for the M1 Abrams vs 50 km/h for the Type 59MII. Operational range is 426 km for the M1 Abrams vs 440 km for the Type 59MII. The M1 Abrams is armed with a 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds), while the Type 59MII carries a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun. The M1 Abrams has been produced in 10,300 units vs 9,077 for the Type 59MII.
| American main battle tank, first fielded in 1980, with over 10,300 units manufactured. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Corp. |
| Number produced | 10,300 units |
| Estimated unit price | $8.5 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 | 66.8 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 426 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.77 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.66 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.44 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) |
| Engine | Honeywell AGT1500 multi-fuel turbine engine 1,500 shp (1,120 kW) |
| Main armament | 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) |
| Secondary weapon | 1 × 0.50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB heavy machine gun with 900 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 M1 Abrams or Type 59MII?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the Type 59MII's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1 Abrams or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has a longer operational range at 440 km compared to the M1 Abrams's 426 km.
Which is heavier, the M1 Abrams or Type 59MII?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the Type 59MII's 37.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1 Abrams or Type 59MII?
The M1 Abrams is longer at 9.77 meters compared to the Type 59MII's 9.05 meters.
How many crew members do the M1 Abrams and Type 59MII require?
The M1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the Type 59MII's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1 Abrams or Type 59MII?
The M1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 9,077 units of the Type 59MII.
What are the main armaments of the M1 Abrams and Type 59MII?
The M1 Abrams is armed with 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) while the Type 59MII carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.