M46 Patton vs Type 59MII
The M46 Patton and the Type 59MII are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Detroit Tank Plant and Norinco respectively. The M46 Patton weighs 44.0 tons vs 37.0 tons for the Type 59MII. Top speed is 48 km/h for the M46 Patton vs 50 km/h for the Type 59MII. Operational range is 130 km for the M46 Patton vs 440 km for the Type 59MII. The M46 Patton is armed with a 1 M3A1 90mm gun, while the Type 59MII carries a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun.
| American main battle tank, manufactured at the Detroit Tank Plant, was a further development of the M26 Pershing. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Detroit Tank Plant |
| Number produced | -- 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 | 44.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 130 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.04 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.48 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.00 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 5 |
| Engine | Continental AV-1790-5V-12 Diesel Engine with 704 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M3A1 90mm 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 M46 Patton or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII is faster with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h compared to the M46 Patton's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M46 Patton or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has a longer operational range at 440 km compared to the M46 Patton's 130 km.
Which is heavier, the M46 Patton or Type 59MII?
The M46 Patton is heavier at 44.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 59MII's 37.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M46 Patton or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII is longer at 9.05 meters compared to the M46 Patton's 7.04 meters.
How many crew members do the M46 Patton and Type 59MII require?
The M46 Patton requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the Type 59MII's 4 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the M46 Patton and Type 59MII?
The M46 Patton is armed with 1 M3A1 90mm gun while the Type 59MII carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.