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M46 Patton vs Type 59MII

M46 Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M46 Patton
Type 59MII main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 59MII
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Specifications
M46 Patton Type 59MII
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Detroit Tank Plant Norinco
Number produced 1,160 units 9,077 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 44.0 tons 37.0 tons
Maximum speed 48 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 130 km 440 km
Length 7.04 m 9.05 m
Width 3.48 m 3.30 m
Height 3.00 m 2.59 m
Crew 5 4
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Armament & Powertrain
M46 Patton Type 59MII
Main armament 1 M3A1 90mm gun 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Continental AV-1790-5V-12 Diesel Engine with 704 hp Diesel Engine with 520 hp

Overview

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.

The M46 Patton has been produced in 1,160 units vs 9,077 for the Type 59MII. The M46 Patton entered service 10 years before the Type 59MII (1949 vs 1959).

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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.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M46 Patton or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has been produced in greater numbers with 9,077 units compared to 1,160 units of the M46 Patton.
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.