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M60A3 TTS Patton vs Type 59MII

M60A3 TTS Patton vs Type 59MII at a glance β€” weight 52,617 vs 37,000 kg, top speed 48 vs 50 km/h, range 450 vs 440 km, crew 4 vs 4.

M60A3 TTS Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ M60A3 TTS Patton
Type 59MII main battle tank side profile drawing
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Type 59MII
Specifications
M60A3 TTS Patton Type 59MII
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Detroit Tank Plant Norinco
Number produced 8,931 units 9,077 units
Estimated unit price $1.3 million $-- million
Combat weight 52.6 tons 37.0 tons
Maximum speed 48 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 450 km 440 km
Length 9.75 m 9.05 m
Width 3.96 m 3.30 m
Height 3.84 m 2.59 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
M60A3 TTS Patton Type 59MII
Main armament 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 M85 12.7mm machine gun (900 rounds) 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 750 hp Diesel Engine with 520 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M60A3 TTS Patton or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII is faster with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M60A3 TTS Patton or Type 59MII?
The M60A3 TTS Patton has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the Type 59MII's 440 km.
Which is heavier, the M60A3 TTS Patton or Type 59MII?
The M60A3 TTS Patton is heavier at 52.6 tons combat weight compared to the Type 59MII's 37.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M60A3 TTS Patton or Type 59MII?
The M60A3 TTS Patton is longer at 9.75 meters compared to the Type 59MII's 9.05 meters.
How many crew members do the M60A3 TTS Patton and Type 59MII require?
Both the M60A3 TTS Patton and Type 59MII require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M60A3 TTS Patton or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has been produced in greater numbers with 9,077 units compared to 8,931 units of the M60A3 TTS Patton.
What are the main armaments of the M60A3 TTS Patton and Type 59MII?
The M60A3 TTS Patton is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun while the Type 59MII carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.