M48A5 Patton vs Type 59MII
The M48A5 Patton and the Type 59MII are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Detroit Tank Plant and Norinco respectively. The M48A5 Patton weighs 52.0 tons vs 37.0 tons for the Type 59MII. Top speed is 48 km/h for the M48A5 Patton vs 50 km/h for the Type 59MII. Operational range is 465 km for the M48A5 Patton vs 440 km for the Type 59MII. The M48A5 Patton is armed with a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun, while the Type 59MII carries a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun. The M48A5 Patton has been produced in 6,764 units vs 9,077 for the Type 59MII.
| American main battle tank, 6764 units built, a modernized version of the M48 Patton series. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Detroit Tank Plant |
| Number produced | 6,764 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 | 52.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 465 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.15 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.63 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.05 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 690 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (3000 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 M48A5 Patton or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII is faster with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h compared to the M48A5 Patton's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M48A5 Patton or Type 59MII?
The M48A5 Patton has a longer operational range at 465 km compared to the Type 59MII's 440 km.
Which is heavier, the M48A5 Patton or Type 59MII?
The M48A5 Patton is heavier at 52.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 59MII's 37.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M48A5 Patton or Type 59MII?
The M48A5 Patton is longer at 9.15 meters compared to the Type 59MII's 9.05 meters.
How many crew members do the M48A5 Patton and Type 59MII require?
Both the M48A5 Patton and Type 59MII require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M48A5 Patton or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has been produced in greater numbers with 9,077 units compared to 6,764 units of the M48A5 Patton.
What are the main armaments of the M48A5 Patton and Type 59MII?
The M48A5 Patton is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun while the Type 59MII carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.