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M24 Chaffee vs Type 59MII

M24 Chaffee vs Type 59MII at a glance — weight 18,371 vs 37,000 kg, top speed 55 vs 50 km/h, range 281 vs 440 km, crew 4 vs 4.

M24 Chaffee main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M24 Chaffee
Type 59MII main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 59MII
Specifications
M24 Chaffee Type 59MII
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Light Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer U.S Army Ordnance Norinco
Number produced 4,731 units 9,077 units
Estimated unit price $0.0 million $-- million
Combat weight 18.4 tons 37.0 tons
Maximum speed 55 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 281 km 440 km
Length 5.50 m 9.05 m
Width 2.95 m 3.30 m
Height 2.46 m 2.59 m
Crew 4 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
M24 Chaffee Type 59MII
Main armament 1 M6 75mm gun 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Cadillac 44T24 V-8 Diesel Engines (x2) with 110 hp each Diesel Engine with 520 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M24 Chaffee or Type 59MII?
The M24 Chaffee is faster with a maximum road speed of 55 km/h compared to the Type 59MII's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M24 Chaffee or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has a longer operational range at 440 km compared to the M24 Chaffee's 281 km.
Which is heavier, the M24 Chaffee or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII is heavier at 37.0 tons combat weight compared to the M24 Chaffee's 18.4 tons.
Which is larger, the M24 Chaffee or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII is longer at 9.05 meters compared to the M24 Chaffee's 5.50 meters.
How many crew members do the M24 Chaffee and Type 59MII require?
Both the M24 Chaffee and Type 59MII require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M24 Chaffee or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has been produced in greater numbers with 9,077 units compared to 4,731 units of the M24 Chaffee.
What are the main armaments of the M24 Chaffee and Type 59MII?
The M24 Chaffee is armed with 1 M6 75mm gun while the Type 59MII carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.