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M4 Sherman vs Type 59MII

M4 Sherman vs Type 59MII at a glance — weight 32,300 vs 37,000 kg, top speed 39 vs 50 km/h, range 160 vs 440 km, crew 5 vs 4.

M4 Sherman main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M4 Sherman
Type 59MII main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 59MII
Specifications
M4 Sherman Type 59MII
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer U.S Army Ordnance Norinco
Number produced 58,000 units 9,077 units
Estimated unit price $0.1 million $-- million
Combat weight 32.3 tons 37.0 tons
Maximum speed 39 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 160 km 440 km
Length 5.88 m 9.05 m
Width 2.68 m 3.30 m
Height 2.74 m 2.59 m
Crew 5 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
M4 Sherman Type 59MII
Main armament 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Continental/Wright Diesel Engine with 400 hp Diesel Engine with 520 hp
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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.