OF-40 vs Type 59MII
The OF-40 and the Type 59MII are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Palmaria and Norinco respectively. The OF-40 weighs 45.5 tons vs 37.0 tons for the Type 59MII. Top speed is 60 km/h for the OF-40 vs 50 km/h for the Type 59MII. Operational range is 600 km for the OF-40 vs 440 km for the Type 59MII. The OF-40 is armed with a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (57 shells) gun, while the Type 59MII carries a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun. The OF-40 has been produced in 36 units vs 9,077 for the Type 59MII.
| Italian tank, 36 units built, based on the Palmaria self-propelled howitzer chassis. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Palmaria |
| Number produced | 36 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 | 45.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 600 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.22 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.51 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.45 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 830 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (57 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 2 MG3 7.62mm machine guns (57 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 OF-40 or Type 59MII?
The OF-40 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the Type 59MII's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the OF-40 or Type 59MII?
The OF-40 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the Type 59MII's 440 km.
Which is heavier, the OF-40 or Type 59MII?
The OF-40 is heavier at 45.5 tons combat weight compared to the Type 59MII's 37.0 tons.
Which is larger, the OF-40 or Type 59MII?
The OF-40 is longer at 9.22 meters compared to the Type 59MII's 9.05 meters.
How many crew members do the OF-40 and Type 59MII require?
Both the OF-40 and Type 59MII require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the OF-40 or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has been produced in greater numbers with 9,077 units compared to 36 units of the OF-40.
What are the main armaments of the OF-40 and Type 59MII?
The OF-40 is armed with 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (57 shells) gun while the Type 59MII carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.