Olifant 1 vs Type 59MII
The Olifant 1 and the Type 59MII are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by OMC Engineering and Norinco respectively. The Olifant 1 weighs 56.0 tons vs 37.0 tons for the Type 59MII. Top speed is 34 km/h for the Olifant 1 vs 50 km/h for the Type 59MII. Operational range is 150 km for the Olifant 1 vs 440 km for the Type 59MII. The Olifant 1 is armed with a 1 L7A3 105mm rifled barrel gun, while the Type 59MII carries a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun. The Olifant 1 has been produced in 250 units vs 9,077 for the Type 59MII.
| South African tank, 250 units built, manufactured by OMC Engineering. | |
| Origin country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | OMC Engineering |
| Number produced | 250 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 | 56.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 34 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 150 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.29 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.39 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.94 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Rolls Royce Meteor 4B V-12 Diesel Engine with 750 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L7A3 105mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 7.62mm AA machine gun |
| 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 Olifant 1 or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII is faster with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h compared to the Olifant 1's 34 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Olifant 1 or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has a longer operational range at 440 km compared to the Olifant 1's 150 km.
Which is heavier, the Olifant 1 or Type 59MII?
The Olifant 1 is heavier at 56.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 59MII's 37.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Olifant 1 or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII is longer at 9.05 meters compared to the Olifant 1's 8.29 meters.
How many crew members do the Olifant 1 and Type 59MII require?
Both the Olifant 1 and Type 59MII require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Olifant 1 or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has been produced in greater numbers with 9,077 units compared to 250 units of the Olifant 1.
What are the main armaments of the Olifant 1 and Type 59MII?
The Olifant 1 is armed with 1 L7A3 105mm rifled barrel gun while the Type 59MII carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.