M47 Patton vs Type 59MII
The M47 Patton and the Type 59MII are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Detroit Tank Plant and Norinco respectively. The M47 Patton weighs 46.0 tons vs 37.0 tons for the Type 59MII. Top speed is 48 km/h for the M47 Patton vs 50 km/h for the Type 59MII. Operational range is 130 km for the M47 Patton vs 440 km for the Type 59MII. The M47 Patton is armed with a 1 M36 90mm rifled barrel (71 shells) gun, while the Type 59MII carries a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun. The M47 Patton has been produced in 757 units vs 9,077 for the Type 59MII.
| American main battle tank, built in 757 units by the Detroit Tank Plant, saw use in the Korean War. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Detroit Tank Plant |
| Number produced | 757 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 | 46.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 130 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.50 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.51 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.35 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 5 |
| Engine | Continental AV-1790-5B V-12 Engine with 810 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M36 90mm rifled barrel (71 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (440 rounds) |
| 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 M47 Patton or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII is faster with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h compared to the M47 Patton's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M47 Patton or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has a longer operational range at 440 km compared to the M47 Patton's 130 km.
Which is heavier, the M47 Patton or Type 59MII?
The M47 Patton is heavier at 46.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 59MII's 37.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M47 Patton or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII is longer at 9.05 meters compared to the M47 Patton's 8.50 meters.
How many crew members do the M47 Patton and Type 59MII require?
The M47 Patton requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the Type 59MII's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M47 Patton or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has been produced in greater numbers with 9,077 units compared to 757 units of the M47 Patton.
What are the main armaments of the M47 Patton and Type 59MII?
The M47 Patton is armed with 1 M36 90mm rifled barrel (71 shells) gun while the Type 59MII carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.