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M26 Pershing vs Type 59MII

M26 Pershing vs Type 59MII at a glance — weight 41,900 vs 37,000 kg, top speed 40 vs 50 km/h, range 161 vs 440 km, crew 5 vs 4.

M26 Pershing main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M26 Pershing
Type 59MII main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 59MII
Specifications
M26 Pershing Type 59MII
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer U.S. Army Ordnance Norinco
Number produced 2,000 units 9,077 units
Estimated unit price $0.1 million $-- million
Combat weight 41.9 tons 37.0 tons
Maximum speed 40 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 161 km 440 km
Length 8.65 m 9.05 m
Width 3.51 m 3.30 m
Height 2.78 m 2.59 m
Crew 5 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
M26 Pershing Type 59MII
Main armament 1 M3 90mm gun 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Ford GAF V8 Diesel Engine with 500 hp Diesel Engine with 520 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M26 Pershing or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII is faster with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h compared to the M26 Pershing's 40 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M26 Pershing or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has a longer operational range at 440 km compared to the M26 Pershing's 161 km.
Which is heavier, the M26 Pershing or Type 59MII?
The M26 Pershing is heavier at 41.9 tons combat weight compared to the Type 59MII's 37.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M26 Pershing or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII is longer at 9.05 meters compared to the M26 Pershing's 8.65 meters.
How many crew members do the M26 Pershing and Type 59MII require?
The M26 Pershing requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the Type 59MII's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M26 Pershing or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has been produced in greater numbers with 9,077 units compared to 2,000 units of the M26 Pershing.
What are the main armaments of the M26 Pershing and Type 59MII?
The M26 Pershing is armed with 1 M3 90mm gun while the Type 59MII carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.