M4 Sherman vs Type 59MII
The M4 Sherman and the Type 59MII are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by U.S Army Ordnance and Norinco respectively. The M4 Sherman weighs 32.3 tons vs 37.0 tons for the Type 59MII. Top speed is 39 km/h for the M4 Sherman vs 50 km/h for the Type 59MII. Operational range is 160 km for the M4 Sherman vs 440 km for the Type 59MII. The M4 Sherman is armed with a 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun, while the Type 59MII carries a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun. The M4 Sherman has been produced in 58,000 units vs 9,077 for the Type 59MII.
| American medium tank, mass-produced with over 58,000 units, saw widespread use during World War II. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | U.S Army Ordnance |
| Number produced | 58,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Chinese tank, produced by Norinco in 9077 units, remains without a confirmed service year. | |
| 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 | 32.3 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 39 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 160 km â—‰ |
| Length | 5.88 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.68 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.74 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 5 |
| Engine | Continental/Wright Diesel Engine with 400 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun |
| 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 M4 Sherman or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII is faster with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h compared to the M4 Sherman's 39 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M4 Sherman or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has a longer operational range at 440 km compared to the M4 Sherman's 160 km.
Which is heavier, the M4 Sherman or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII is heavier at 37.0 tons combat weight compared to the M4 Sherman's 32.3 tons.
Which is larger, the M4 Sherman or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII is longer at 9.05 meters compared to the M4 Sherman's 5.88 meters.
How many crew members do the M4 Sherman and Type 59MII require?
The M4 Sherman requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the Type 59MII's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M4 Sherman or Type 59MII?
The M4 Sherman has been produced in greater numbers with 58,000 units compared to 9,077 units of the Type 59MII.
What are the main armaments of the M4 Sherman and Type 59MII?
The M4 Sherman is armed with 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun while the Type 59MII carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.