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M6 Heavy Tank vs Type 59MII

M6 Heavy Tank vs Type 59MII at a glance — weight 57,400 vs 37,000 kg, top speed 35 vs 50 km/h, range 160 vs 440 km, crew 5 vs 4.

M6 Heavy Tank main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M6 Heavy Tank
Type 59MII main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 59MII
Specifications
M6 Heavy Tank Type 59MII
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer U.S Army Ordnance Norinco
Number produced 40 units 9,077 units
Estimated unit price $0.2 million $-- million
Combat weight 57.4 tons 37.0 tons
Maximum speed 35 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 160 km 440 km
Length 8.44 m 9.05 m
Width 3.10 m 3.30 m
Height 3.23 m 2.59 m
Crew 5 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
M6 Heavy Tank Type 59MII
Main armament 1 M6 76mm gun 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 M6 37mm gun 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Wright-Whirlwind G-200 Diesel Engine with 925 hp Diesel Engine with 520 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M6 Heavy Tank or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII is faster with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h compared to the M6 Heavy Tank's 35 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M6 Heavy Tank or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has a longer operational range at 440 km compared to the M6 Heavy Tank's 160 km.
Which is heavier, the M6 Heavy Tank or Type 59MII?
The M6 Heavy Tank is heavier at 57.4 tons combat weight compared to the Type 59MII's 37.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M6 Heavy Tank or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII is longer at 9.05 meters compared to the M6 Heavy Tank's 8.44 meters.
How many crew members do the M6 Heavy Tank and Type 59MII require?
The M6 Heavy Tank requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the Type 59MII's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M6 Heavy Tank or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has been produced in greater numbers with 9,077 units compared to 40 units of the M6 Heavy Tank.
What are the main armaments of the M6 Heavy Tank and Type 59MII?
The M6 Heavy Tank is armed with 1 M6 76mm gun while the Type 59MII carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.